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This is a blog meant to bolster the Church and advance the Kingdom of God through an apologetic focused on both the head and heart.
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Why Critical Theory is Not (Merely) a Political Issue
In this post, I discuss a claim made by some Christians today, that we shouldn't worry about critical theory because it's political. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Jun 25, 202217 min read
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The Slippery Slope
In this post, I discuss a common fallacy that we see in politics, especially: the slippery slope.

Kevin Watson
Jun 19, 20225 min read
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Why Abortion is a Flashpoint in the Culture Wars
In this post, I cover some of the philosophical issues in the abortion debate and explain why they matter. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Jun 4, 202220 min read
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Best Books I Read for the First Time in 2021
In this post, I list some of my favorite books I read for the first time in 2021. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Feb 3, 20228 min read
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The Mystery of the Incarnation
In this short post, I share some thoughts on the mystery of the incarnation and what it tells us of the world that God made. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Dec 28, 20216 min read
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The False Dichotomy
In this post, I discuss the false dichotomy, a kind of logical trap that argues falsely that there are only two options.

Kevin Watson
Dec 11, 20215 min read
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The Fallacy of Equivocation
In this post, I discuss one of the most humorous logical fallacies: equivocation. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Nov 20, 20217 min read
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Begging the Question
In this post, I discuss begging the question or arguing in a circle. What happens when we assume what we try to prove? Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Nov 6, 20215 min read
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The Red Herring
In this post, I discuss the red herring fallacy, which attempts to distract us from the argument or discussion at hand. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Oct 23, 20216 min read
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The Argument Against the Person
In this post, I discuss the argument against the person or "ad hominem" fallacy. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Oct 9, 20215 min read
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The Bandwagon Argument
In this post, I discuss the bandwagon argument, a common informal logical fallacy. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Aug 12, 20215 min read
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Logical Fallacies: What Are They?
In this post, I introduce a new series on logical fallacies called "Logic Gone Wrong." Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Aug 8, 20218 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: Conclusion
In this post, I conclude this series on critical theory by discussing how addressing it is part of a holistic apologetic. Enjoy

Kevin Watson
Jul 25, 202110 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: Intersectionality
Source: Wikipedia The image above is of a woman who is one of the most influential proponents of critical race theory: Kimberle Crenshaw....

Kevin Watson
Jul 20, 202122 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: The Guise of Oppression
Is the concept of objectivity just a cover for the oppression of subjugated groups? In this post, I evaluate that question. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Jun 12, 202123 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: Lived Experience
In this post, I address the claim of critical theory that lived experience is more important than objective evidence. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
Jun 1, 202121 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: Freeing Oppressed Groups
In this post, I discuss the "moral" element of critical theory: that our primary moral obligation is freeing oppressed groups. Enjoy!

Kevin Watson
May 16, 202116 min read
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Bonus Easter Post: The Christian Story and the Formation of the Imagination
In this post, I consider the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus and how we can cultivate a Christian imagination.

Kevin Watson
Apr 2, 202113 min read
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Bonus: The Elevation of the Proverbs 7 Woman
In this post, I discuss whether we ought to see Cardi B as a feminist icon and why doing so is not good, particularly for women.

Kevin Watson
Mar 20, 202110 min read
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Deconstructing Critical Theory: Solidarity Through Oppression
In this post, I discuss another element of critical theory: the claim that groups find solidarity in a common experience of oppression.

Kevin Watson
Mar 6, 202112 min read
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