“People who reject transcendent authority can no longer persuade one another through rational arguments; everything is reduced to personal opinion. Debates about ideas thus degenerate into power struggles; we're left with no moral standard by which to measure the common good. For that matter, how can there be a 'common good' without an objective standard of truth?”
Quote by Charles Colson
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The Sky Is Not Falling: Living Feaerlessly in These Turbulent Times
This book offers insights and strategies for navigating difficult times with a focus on bravery and adaptability. It explores the nature of fear and how to overcome it, providing practical advice for readers seeking to maintain a positive outlook and live with purpose amidst chaos. more
Author
Charles Colson
Charles Colson, born on October 16, 1931, was a former White House Counsel in the United States. He served as the legal advisor to President Kennedy and later to President Nixon. He was convicted and imprisoned for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. After his release, Colson dedicated himself to the Christian renewal movement, becoming one of the leading Christian figures of his time. more
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