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APOLOGETICS SESSION 3
What is Truth? (Part 1)

Discussion Questions
  1. Why is truth so important?
  2. How do you live your daily life based on truth?
  3. McDowell says:"The questions is: what is truth and how do we know it?" Do you agree? Explain.
Discussion Questions
  1. What is relativism?
  2. How would you respond to a relativist?
  3. What are the definitions of truth that Geisler gives in this video?
  4. How does Geisler respond to: "I don't believe in absolute truth."
  5. How does Geisler respond to: "I'm skeptical about everything.
  6. Anything else stand out to you from this video?

"Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened." -Winston Churchill

Discussion Questions
  1. What would you say is Churchill's main point from this quote?
  2. Why do we tend to ignore truth?
  3. Why should we make sure NOT to ignore truth but to SEEK it out?
Discussion Question
Which of the following quotes from this video stands out to you most? Explain.
  1. "I'm glad you found something that works for you."
  2. "People have a right to believe what they want to believe."
  3. "Truth is narrow and exclusive."
  4. "Each individual creates his or her own reality."
  5. "If our beliefs are different... that means I hate you?"
  6. "People shouldn't express their own personal beliefs."
  7. "That's just your opinion that Jesus is the only way to God."
  8. "Do you tell your doctor that she is being intolerant if she insists that only one medicine will cure your disease?"
  9. "You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts."
  10. "You can't tolerate people you agree with.... tolerance means you disagree with someone but give them the right to be wrong."
Discussion Questions
  1. Would you say that many people today think that truth is relative?
  2. "Blanket relativism is self-defeating." What does Craig mean by this?
  3. Craig suggests challenging a relativist to acknowledge the truths of science and history that are generally accepted. What are some examples that he gives?
  4. What else stood out to you from this short video?
Closing Questions​
  1. What stood out to you most from this session/discussion?
  2. Closing thoughts/comments?