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  Uncompromising Gospel An -...

  Wade Johnston

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  Martin Luther, with preached and written word, unleashed the unconditional and uncompromising gospel of God's love for sinners in Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. He exposed both man's lost condition and Christ's unfathomable love with unrelenting persistence and unmistakable clarity.
  
  Bound in sin, only Christ could set the sinner free, and Luther held Christ before his students, hearers, and readers. That message marked and formed his students and coworkers, and yet after his death bitter disputes broke out about some of the most central aspects of his theology. Debates cut to the very heart of the Reformation, and this while its future hung precariously in the balance.
  An Uncompromising Gospel highlights Luther's key theological teachings, details the controversies that broke out over them after his death, and provides important lessons for our own day, as Christians still struggle to grasp and hold forth the love of Christ for sinners dead in trespasses and sins.
  
  As Lutheranism in specific, and Christianity as a whole, struggle to find and articulate their identity in challenging times yet once again, An Uncompromising Gospel provides helpful reminders about what the chief task and message of the church are and ought to be as it presses forward in God's grace and with the good news of Christ Jesus.

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  Can the Mind Not Be a Slave to...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  Can the mind not be a slave to knowledge? - 21 July 1974 
  • When consciousness invents a super-consciousness is it a part of thought aware of the past? 
  • Is there a part of the brain which has not been touched by the known? 
  • Is it our education to escape from ‘what is’ through ideals? 
  • Has the mind been trained to operate and function in the field of the known? 
  • Observing the movement of thought and its source, can one come upon some 
  thing beyond thought? 
  • Is time required to see the reality and non-reality of knowledge? 
  Questions from the audience followed the talk.

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  The Political Thought of Xi Jinping

  Olivia Cheung, Steve Tsang

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  Over the course of the last half dozen years, China's supreme leader Xi Jinping has made extraordinary changes which have profound implications not only for the Chinese people but nations throughout the world. Given how swiftly and fundamentally China's relations with the rest of the world are changing under Xi's rule, it is imperative that we know what Xi Jinping Thought is, how it evolved, and why it is so important. 
   
   
   
  In The Political Thought of Xi Jinping, Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung provide an authoritative overview of what "Xi Jinping Thought" is and is not and what it means for both China and the world. Xi, now effectively leader for life, has worked to ensure that "Xi Jinping Thought" becomes cemented as the new state ideology. Clearly inspired by the doctrine of "Mao Zedong Thought," which shaped the parameters of acceptable thinking for a quarter century, Xi wants his doctrine to define what he calls the "China Dream of national rejuvenation" and serve the pathway to its fulfillment by 2050. Drawing from original research of Xi's speeches, writings, and policies, Tsang and Cheung conceptualize Xi's vision independently from interpretations provided by the Chinese Communist Party or other sources. They further examine and explain how Xi seeks to transform this vision into reality.

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  The Straw Man Fallacy -...

  William Rands

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  The Straw Man Fallacy is one of the most pervasive forms of logical misrepresentation, often employed to simplify complex arguments for easier refutation. At its core, this fallacy involves constructing a distorted or exaggerated version of an opponent's position, subsequently attacking this weakened argument instead of addressing the original point. The technique, though logically flawed, can be compelling, as it plays on cognitive biases and simplifies discourse in ways that resonate with audiences. 
  This fallacy derives its name from the image of a straw man, an effigy made of straw that lacks the strength or integrity of a real person. Just as a straw man is easily knocked down, so too is the misrepresented argument—a weaker version created not to understand but to refute. While the method is intellectually dishonest, its use is widespread, spanning casual conversations, heated debates, and high-stakes political rhetoric. 
  Understanding the Straw Man Fallacy begins with recognizing its foundational elements. First, the original argument is altered, often stripped of nuance or exaggerated to absurdity. For example, an individual advocating for environmental regulations might have their argument reframed as "wanting to eliminate all economic progress," a position they never claimed. This misrepresentation not only undermines meaningful dialogue but also diverts attention away from the core issue.

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  Children's Home - A Short...

  Paul Ieson

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  This short story is about the facts that have to deal with The Miami Children's Home. Some things that went on there are quite shocking and you may find quite interesting. This was written so that people would not forget about the home and the things that went on there. The story is dedicated to all the kids who lived there over the years.

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  The Antichrist

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  "The Antichrist" is a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, written in 1888 as part of his critique of organized religion, particularly Christianity. In this book, Nietzsche sharply criticizes the morality and values of Christianity, presenting his ideas on the concept of the "Antichrist" as a figure opposed to Christian doctrine and morality. He delves into topics such as the decline of Christianity, the nature of morality, the will to power, and the reevaluation of values.

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