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A philosophical view of how we seek wisdom today,
and how the Church has lost it's role as a source of wisdom that should always be challenging us.

From Aristotle, the Stoics and the place of virtue in our life,
This q & a gives a reason to examine our own spiritual guidance.


1 posted on 06/23/2023 7:15:28 PM PDT by MurphsLaw
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To: MurphsLaw

In a nutshell, when society is obedient to God, you make life easier for each subsequent generation until it is almost paradise.

However, with life getting better, we become self-sufficient. When we become self sufficent, we become arrogant and wanting to go our way. That’s when we become the society that we are now.

It is also our doom.


2 posted on 06/23/2023 7:28:58 PM PDT by Jonty30 (If liberals were truth tellers, they'd call themselves literals. )
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To: MurphsLaw

2 Commandments: Prefer God, be kind.


3 posted on 06/23/2023 7:36:26 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: MurphsLaw

“. . . Look Elsewhere . . .”

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4 posted on 06/23/2023 7:36:38 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: MurphsLaw
This is not to detract from or demean these Modern day self-help gurus-

He damns with faint praise.

Peterson's extended lecture series on Genesis and Exodus using a psychological and neuro-science interpretation is more studied, relevant and faith-forming than anything I have ever heard coming from 21st century Catholic Priest of Christian preacher.

5 posted on 06/23/2023 7:42:49 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: MurphsLaw

Because they’re sinners?

Their natural state before God saves their souls?


6 posted on 06/23/2023 7:50:56 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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To: MurphsLaw

M-

Did you watch Jordan Peterson’s recent interview of BB during Peterson’s podcast.

As One Guy sits here, he can’t remember exactly which essential aspect of ancient and immovable Catholic doctrine that Barron whiffed on while being interviewed by Peterson. But he does remember howling like an injured wolf when it happened.

Your guy has a nasty habit of unnecessarily giving up acres of hallowed ground when he has the chance to speak on the record with certain people who, like Peterson and Shapiro have been doing, are “trending” in North American culture.


13 posted on 06/23/2023 9:19:50 PM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: MurphsLaw

Some football player said psychedelic mushrooms is where he finds fspiritual wisdom.


14 posted on 06/23/2023 9:27:14 PM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: MurphsLaw

Jordan Peterson is a bipolar tradcon cuck. Hes wound up making himself nuts. And tearing up/crying to make a point in a discussion isn’t how men or women make points and convince people of what they are saying.


15 posted on 06/23/2023 10:37:50 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: MurphsLaw

For me, it was the “Merry Christmas and Happy Ramadan” from the pulpit.


30 posted on 06/24/2023 6:14:22 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: MurphsLaw

When looking for spiritual wisdom apart from the Inerrant Word of God, I look to the grave.

In particular, the wisdom of my parents and grandparents.

They went through a lot, they fought the good fight, and most importantly they always kept the faith.


33 posted on 06/24/2023 7:08:00 AM PDT by Biblebelter
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