The Present-Day Saint
The Present-Day Saint is a podcast featuring the musings of Aaron Marshall on theology, apologetics, ministry and doing life as an evangelical Christian in the state of Utah. Aaron is the Director of Chapter Formation and HR for Ratio Christi, a Christian apologetics ministry on college campuses all across the world. Aaron and his family moved to Utah from North Carolina to start the Ratio chapter at the University of Utah. Aaron is married to Jessalyn and they have five kids.
The Present-Day Saint
Martin Luther King, Unjust Laws, Morality and Arguments for God's Existence
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Aaron Marshall
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Episode 59
0059 - In this episode we take a look at Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." In honor of MLK day last week we are taking a look at one of his most famous letters. In this letter he defends his actions in protesting "unjust laws." He roots his understanding of justice and injustice in God. I talk about how that is the only place that could properly ground objective morality. I discuss how the Mormon view of God cannot account for objective morality as it is not grounded in God's nature. We then talk about modern applications to Dr. King's letter in the area of abortion laws and activism. A lot to digest - grab a Dr. Pepper and enjoy!!!