Time For Tuesdays Talk @ Ten With Dr. Paul Collins & Bishop Dennis Eversen Confusion, Controversy & Convictions part 2. The discussion between Dr. Paul Collins and Bishop Dennis Eversen highlights three key concepts:
- Confusion and Due Diligence: The speakers emphasize the need to perform due diligence (detailed examination) when receiving information, even from seemingly reliable sources like religious education (seminaries) or historical accounts [00:26]. Dr. Collins uses the example of flat-Earth theories being believed by educated people and the reliance on hearsay for historical facts (like a president’s life details or even a marriage license) to illustrate that people often “believe what we want to believe” rather than investigating the truth [04:52], [34:21].
- Controversy and Control: Controversy is presented as following confusion, often originating from a struggle for control [11:59]. Dr. Collins suggests that people who want to control a situation may create controversy, leading to more confusion, in order to gain more power. He applies this to the political scene, where political party affiliations can cause individuals to serve a political cause greater than a foundational document like the Constitution [13:23].
- Convictions and Truth: The ultimate goal is to move past confusion and controversy to solid convictions [25:49]. The convictions we hold will determine our present and our future [26:58]. The speakers urge viewers to apply this critical thinking to the Christian faith, noting that the historical accounts of Jesus are no more “mind-boggling” than documented historical events like a German-named general (Dwight D. Eisenhower) leading the Allies in WWII and later establishing the U.S. interstate highway system for military purposes [39:45]. They encourage knowing Jesus as the Truth because the truth will set you free [45:14].
Call to Action
Dr. Collins advises viewers who feel “colorblind” in their Christian journey to be careful of their source of guidance, since not every person in a pulpit has the answer [48:35]. He invites people to connect with his organization’s website to be guided toward the truth: axemediagroup.com [49:12].
