And the words with which we play
Powerful word.
Reminds me of the Apostle Paul's testimony after his dramatic encounter with the risen Lord and subsequent conversion:
At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. (Acts 9:20 NIV)
It was just such an undeniable revelation!
Identifying definitions and setting the framework is actually one of the most powerful tools at our disposal, in context. One of the most clear-eyed discussions about abortions I've ever had came from a pro-abortionist starting it with:
"Ok, you know that when a fetus-"
Me:
"Baby."
Her:
"Ah. I guess we won't be able to agree."
Assumptions, closely related to definitions, can also be investigated. Great post.
And often should be.
Powerful word.
Reminds me of the Apostle Paul's testimony after his dramatic encounter with the risen Lord and subsequent conversion:
At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. (Acts 9:20 NIV)
It was just such an undeniable revelation!
Identifying definitions and setting the framework is actually one of the most powerful tools at our disposal, in context. One of the most clear-eyed discussions about abortions I've ever had came from a pro-abortionist starting it with:
"Ok, you know that when a fetus-"
Me:
"Baby."
Her:
"Ah. I guess we won't be able to agree."
Assumptions, closely related to definitions, can also be investigated. Great post.
And often should be.