Imagine you’re offered a promotion at work. You love your job—it gives you a sense of purpose and makes you feel proud—and you want to take the role. But it means being away from home for weeks at a time, and your partner objects. You don’t want to upset him/her or risk losing the relationship, but you don’t want to pass up an opportunity to develop the career that gives your life meaning. How do you decide what to do?
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Maddox (Objectivist, ex-baptist) and Jake (a Baptist pastor) confront their deepest disagreements about God, morality, and the foundations of truth. They explore whether faith or reason is the more reliable path to knowledge—and how each shapes our understanding of good and evil.
Most philosophers claim you must choose between moral realism and moral anti-realism—but that dichotomy is a trap. In his video, Craig breaks down both categories, shows why they fail, and explains the overlooked third option: moral objectivism. You’ll see how values arise from the factual requirements of human life—and why that changes the entire debate.
In her new Substack post, Angel discusses Northanger Abbey—a light, fun story about an innocent girl, captivated by Gothic tales, who begins to learn how the “real world” works and how to recognize people’s less-than-innocent motives.
OSI advanced its mission—and your values—beautifully in 2024. Here are some highlights of our projects and programs throughout the year.