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CMW072: Render unto Caesar?

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Rendering unto Caesar is the topic for the second “request an episode” series that is currently running. Listener John has asked the following, A show about Christianity and taxes/government. Specifically, I think a lot of my fellow Christians have taken what Jesus said in Matthew 22:15-22 about paying taxes out of context and used it [...]

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CMW071: How to argue

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The first in the “suggest a topic” series, Wanda asked for an episode on “How to argue”, so here goes, I hope it is too her liking. I’m still taking suggestions, we are up to 3 so far, 1 down two to go, christianmeetsworld@gmail.com Sorry for the delay in getting the episode out, I have [...]

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First taker for the episode challenge :)

I’ve had one taker for the “choose a topic and I will do a show” challenge. So the next episode will be on debate tactics. Please shoot me an email or post the suggestion to the facebook page and I will get onto it.

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CMW070: Politics in Education

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Is politics in Education a bad idea? I have a Facebook acquaintance who is associated with the NCSE and he seems to get quite upset when parents and other groups want to influence what gets taught as science eduction. He seems to miss that his groups does the same thing. And please don’t forget my [...]

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CMW069: Democracy, Bad idea or Horrible idea?

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Winston Churchill said democracy was the worst system except for all the others. Was he right? Show Notes Aristole on Government The Law where Bastiat talks of legalized plunder The Rule of Law Hans Herman Hoppe 17th Ammendment Ask your questions or share your feedback Comment on the shownotes Call (903) 231-2221 to leave a [...]

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CMW068: Are some salaries excessive?

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Do CEO’s, Sports Star and Celebrities get paid to much? How about politicians? I kick the idea around on this episode of Christian Meets World. Show Notes Cheap Politicians by Thomas Sowell Please connect with me Like Christian Meets World on Facebook Subscribe, rate, and review Christian Meets World™ in iTunes Follow me on Twitter

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CMW067: Minimum Wage Law, Good idea or Pernicious Evil?

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Minimum Wages laws are the subject of this weeks episode. Unsurprisingly I think they are a bad idea but I thought I would explain why as the question of them seems to come up regularly in conversation. As promised the examples I used from the show if you wish to check my math! Worked Example [...]

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from all of us (well actually there is only me) at Christian Meets World. Enjoy celebrating the birth of Christ and I will be back in the new year.

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CMW066: Is Christianity worth respecting?

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Is Christianity worth respecting? Tim H. who wrote a comment for the Atheist Bible Commentary that suggests he doesn’t think so. So I thought i’d explore the ideas contained in his quote on the show tonight. Hope you like it. Quote from the Atheist Bible How do you respect someone who says that you will [...]

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CMW065: Liberty, The State and The Gospel

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What power would you entrust to the state and could it imperil the Gospel? Tonight I examine the question and tale the Australian Christian Lobby to task for campaigns to violate liberty and what I fear is a poorly thought out series of ideas that could seriously endanger religious freedom in Australia. Show Notes The [...]

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