Hosted by Jacob Buscher · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 237 episodes
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Lighthearted and informative commentary on theological, philosophical, societal, and economic topics all from a Catholic perspective.
Jacob Buscher hosts Cutting The Gordian Knot, a religion show with 237 episodes published.
Copernicus, Darwin, and Freud once convinced the world that science made God obsolete. Olivier Bonnassies argues that modern physics—from the Big Bang to DNA complexity—has triggered a "Great Reversal," turning science i
There is a real tension between the popular conception of Hell and the the reality of a good God. David and I go back and forth with ways that a Catholic can stay within orthodoxy while resolving the tension.
Summary In this in-depth episode, Jake addresses the critical issues surrounding antisemitism, supersessionism, and the theological relationship between Judaism and Christianity. He argues against antisemitism, emphasizi
I try 7 different ways to answer the objection and hopefully help protestants deal with a puzzle of their own.
There is already a Malevolent Super intelligence that wants to destroy everything.... But it hasn't. Why? What things constrain Satan and how can be model this in the AI realm. Super intelligence going rouge is like the
I get it. It seems crazy at first. However, when all the arguments are on the table you might be surprised how your mind may change.
We swerve dystopian at times, venture into the optimistic, delve into the philosophical, and come to interesting conclusions about knowledge, rationality, consciousness, and more.
In this episode, Jake explores the ongoing debate between fiat currency and Bitcoin, delving into the history of money, the mechanics of fractional reserve banking, and the implications of inflation and deflation. He dis
4ish reasons that Evolution makes more Theological sense.
The book, "The Righteous Mind" came out in 2012 what has changed since then? How to conservatives view the world differently and how to we effectively speak to each?
Jake discusses the pervasive issue of government redistribution as a significant economic sin. He explores the moral implications of wealth redistribution, emphasizing the principle of subsidiarity, the nature of justice
In this episode, Jake explores the provocative question of whether eating organic is a sin, delving into broader themes of superstition, gluttony, rash judgment, and the importance of prudence in our food choices. Drawin
In this episode, Jake discusses seven innovative market-based solutions to various societal issues, including immigration, education financing, organ sales, traffic management, environmental conservation, and housing dev
In this episode, Jake explores the concept of bottom-up virtue, contrasting it with top-down moral reasoning. He discusses the importance of biblical laws in shaping virtue and how small actions can have significant impa
Brian and I chat about Black swans, Randomness, Risk management strategies and all the while... the Catholic Faith and how it dovetails with the thought of one of our favorite economic thinkers.
We talk about the, "ordo amoris", what the Church teaches on immigration, and how Pope Francis actually wrote a pretty solid letter to the bishops.
Samson, in his own unique and often confusing way, pictures Christ's life to an extraordinary extent. In this episode we clarify a few quick points made in last episode, finish up the story of Samson, and reflect on St A
In this episode, Jake reviews a debate between Michael Knowles and Charlie Kirk, focusing on the Catholic faith, the significance of the Eucharist, the role of Mary, and the authority of the Pope. He critiques Knowles' a
Jake discusses the essential requirements for being a Protestant, emphasizing the need for legitimate pastoral authority, the historical context of Protestantism, and the importance of grounding beliefs in scripture and
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Cutting The Gordian Knot is hosted by Jacob Buscher. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 237 episodes.
Cutting The Gordian Knot has published 237 episodes.
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