7 Ways To Argue Better w/ Fr. Gregory Pine 

If for, whatever reason, you don't want to hear about Matt's resplendent, full-bodied, glorious beard, and simply want the straight juice, he lists the seven ways at ~7:20. They are: 1. Listen to your opponent to understand what he's arguing for or against. 2. Define terms. 3. Don't be afraid to appeal to tradition and authority. 4. Be nuanced. 5. Don't use bad arguments because they support your belief. 6. Cultivate an apologetic habit of mind. 7. Love the person you're arguing with.

I am a fan of Fr Gregory Pine!

Hey Matt and Fr. Pine, quick technical note. Fr. Pine is using his Blue Yeti (microphone) on cardioid mode while having the front of the mic pointed downward. This is going to prevent his voice from being picked up properly. He should tilt the mic back so that the front of the mic is facing his mouth, and then set it off to the side just a tad in order to prevent the "plosive" P's and air noises. It will be a much higher quality that way.

I just want to say that Strive works if you take it seriously and do the work. Im 5 months sober today, thanks Matt ,Strive 21 saved my life.

I always enjoy watching and learning from Fr. Gregory Pine. I love and respect all the orders but Dominicans are just incredible.

Love me some Fr. Gregory Pine!

“Concern about the efficacy of discourse” what a great, concise summation of the current situation in the United States

Argumentation is part art and part science. Young philosophers are full of science but not much art, which comes with age and practice. One of my strategies is to find common ground as soon as I can.

Fr. Pine and Fr. O'Loughlin have to be my two favorite guests that you have had on. I'd really like to see those two get together!

Hope everybody is doing great today! Here are the timestamps for today's episode: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Interview Starts - Discourse on Beards 07:06 Episode Overview: 7 Things We Can Learn from Aquinas about How to Argue 08:24 Why should we look to Thomas Aquinas for this kind of advice? 10:08 What would Aquinas think of emotional arguments for God's existence ? 12:50 What would Aquinas think of the "Moral Argument?" 14:31 1--Listen to your opponent ! 17:05 Aquinas: Think collaboratively! Look after the Truth. 19:30 Where in the Gospels do we hear what Jesus Thought? 20:09 2--Define terms before you argue ! 22:29 Applying this principle to contemporary issues. 25:03 Don't correct people's definitions. That's not the point. 27:57 What do you believe, and why do you believe it? 29:28 Matt didn't know what a blessing is... and that's ok. 30:42 3--Don't be afraid to appeal to Authority/Tradition . 33:16 4--Embrace nuance in your arguments. 34:21 Seldom Affirm; Never Deny; Always Distinguish! 37:52 Seeking stability in the modern world. Beware of demagogues. 42:04 5: Don't use bad arguments because they support your beliefs. 46:27 Bad Arguments for God's Existence? 50:08 6--Cultivate an apologetic habit of mind 53:51 You don't need to convince other people, to be right. 54:30 Ask, "what's the most this proves?" 57:50 7--Love the person you're arguing with? Cliche? 1:00:51 Jason Evert: "Take a wholistic interest in the person's life" 1:03:54 "Godsplaining!" 1:05:09 Not liking great writers. (maybe Fr. Pine is just a bad person?) 1:06:33 Conclusion 1:08:03 Outro

Obscurantism: “1: opposition to the spread of knowledge : a policy of withholding knowledge from the general public” (Merriam-Webster). Spot on, Fr. Gregory!

A Quiet Light. I've recieved it, now to read it. :)

Hey Matt! It would be great if you could have Brian Holdsworth and/or Karlo Broussard on your show. Karlo has a book on purgatory coming out, which could be a topic of discussion. Keep up the great content!

Thank you for the great video!

Very helpful in understanding arguing with the help of Aquinas. 👏👏👏❣️

Thank you!

I'm definitely going on a winning streak after listening to this

If you want to get better at arguing get married 🤣🤣🤣

Great content

Matt, for the sake of kissing, consider changing to "the whaler" for a beard. You basically cut off the mustache and leave the rest. It is a great marital compromise, and it helps with eating soup. Also as a recent convert this podcast has been so helpful in learning to explain my views with grace and love instead of just trying to prove others wrong or avoiding differences with my protestant friends. Thanks to you and everyone that helps put this all together, keep up the good work!

Nice beard! Cheers from Florida, USA

I think Sheen's point was that those who are more in the Ivan Karamazov territory of total rebellion against God are in the curious position of hating something they claim does not exist. Sheen told a story about a militant woman who was handing out atheist pamphlets in a church where he happened to be serving. When he approached the woman, who viewed him with complete scorn, he said the line about hating something that doesn't exist. The woman told him that she hated him as well, and stormed out. He had an uncanny ability of telling when someone was not arguing in good faith. But apart from that, you're right, it's a terrible argument.

Genius!

Woman here. DON'T SHAVE, MATT. It's majestic.

I like how you have a tab open of the pastor Steven Anderson lol. Him and I got into a heated debate in my world religions class, also went to his church one time like 20min from my house lol.

G’day Greg-oreeeee! 😉

Could you do another one of these?

34:46 Patrick Madrid always says this on Relevant Radio

THE MIGHTY PINE! Get him some chick fil a!

26:10 I would really like to have been a fly on the wall during that conversation. I wonder if any Dominican has given a talk (or will?) on that topic at that level of technical detail.

The women did what? 😳😅 I love beards and my husband isn't allowed to shave his off. 🤭

I feel like I need a dictionary when listening to Fr Pine, his vocab is just too vast!

Matt can you try to connect with Genetically Modified Skeptic? Much of his characterization of Christianity sounds like evangelicals. But I'm really curious about his thoughts on the Catholic understanding of the bible and Christianity.

I can't believe I'd never thought of the frozen embryo dilemma before. If you allow them to die, that's an evil, but so is implanting them in wombs, correct? Is there anything nearing a decision coming from the Magisterium?

in order to know how make nuances i suggest you to go to the school of micheal lofton.

Matt...your beard looks awesome. It does. Some women say they like the feel of their man’s beard on their face. However, if your wife won’t kiss you you either need to change her mind (you’re good at that) or shave it

People should follow these rules when discussing with Muslims.

Father Pine's vocabulary is redonkulous.

39:00 The Weimar Republik also gave us the first transgender surgeries, homosexuality as the norm, and mother-daughter prostitution teams. The history and lineage of which has been completely ignored.

Is it just me, or is the thumbnail a picture of someone else?

Matt I think your wife should not shave her legs until you shave your beard!!!

Maybe women in general could accept your beard if we were not distracted by you pulling at it a good deal of the time. Saying this with kindness. Should you care why women don’t like beards.

Lol, argument is insufficient proof. If it was proof, it would be called fact. Therefore, all philosophical aka metaphysical “a priori” reasoning is an automatic fail