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Tag Archive: "temptation"

The Temptations of Intellectual Pride

  POSTED: February 18, 2021
  AUTHOR: Jim Spiegel
  TOPIC(S): Philosophy • Theology
 TAG(S): academics • intellect • pride • temptation • vice • virtue

Many times over the years people have asked me about the dangers and pitfalls of studying philosophy, particularly for a person of faith. Usually the questioner has worries about the subject matter of philosophy—the questions that philosophers ask and, especially, … Continued

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Moral Lessons from The Godfather Films

  POSTED: April 9, 2016
  AUTHOR: Jim Spiegel
  TOPIC(S): Ethics • Film
 TAG(S): evil • human nature • temptation • The Godfather

Last week I watched the first two Godfather films with one of my sons, and I was struck again at the brilliance of these movies, both as works of cinematic art and for their insightful themes about human nature, especially … Continued

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How Could Jesus be Tempted?

  POSTED: October 8, 2010
  AUTHOR: Jim Spiegel
  TOPIC(S): Theology
 TAG(S): Jesus Christ • moral perfection • temptation

Scripture tells us that Jesus was tempted to sin on various occasions.  For instance, Luke records his repeated temptations by the devil (Luke 4).  And the writer of Hebrews says regarding Jesus that “we do not have a high priest … Continued

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