Postmodernism

Define modernism...

• Modern belief that reason and science can save humanity through progressive governmental and liberal educational programs

• Modern belief that valued scientific investigation, absolute truth, logical and pragmatic organizations and orderly surroundings

• Modern belief that everyone is able to meet with God without the intercession of Christ

• modern belief in the worship of more than one god

Yes or no: Is modernism the belief that the Divine dwells within everyone and every created thing?

• No

• Yes

Yes or No: Is modernism the autonomy of the individual's trust in the power of reason?

• Yes

• No

Yes or no: Is modernism the conviction that human reason is objective, and that truth can be discovered by the rational mind?

• No

• Yes

Define postmodernism... select all that apply.

• Truth is not knowable

• There is no deity to save humanity

• Everyone is able to meet with God without the intercession of Christ.

• Art and architecture abandon all previously held conventional standards in these fields.

• Two opposing decisions can be true at the same time

Hypothetical: You are discussing with your friend about their belief. They say, "Well, agree to disagree. Neither of us are wrong because there are no absolutes." What is the best response to your friends statement?

• You are right. I care for you, and so does God. So, to prevent an argument, let us agree to disagree! *smile

• You imbecile. If there are no absolutes, then why does math exist?! What you even said is an absolute! If you studied a lick of the scripture, you would understand how much of an idiot you sound!

• I understand what you mean, however, the Bible says "Truth means constancy, firmness, and comes from an unchanging God who is truth John 17" If you want another example without religion, what you said is an absolute. 2+2=4, that is also an absolute. But I do see where you are coming from.

• I understand what you mean, however, the Bible says that there are absolutes. If you want another example without religion, what you said is an absolute. 2+2=4, that is also an absolute. But I do see where you are coming from.

What is the highest virtue of a postmodernist?

• Acceptance

• Clarity

• Logic

• Tolerance

Is it possible for two viewpoints that contradict each other to be true?

• Never

• Always

• Sometimes

P1- What are questions to ask the Postmodernists when seeking to lead them to the truth?

P2- What are questions to ask the Postmodernists when seeking to lead them to the truth?