CT Scan: Critical Thinking Scan
Critical Thinking Check #3: Check the Source
Season 1, Episode 7 • 23-Oct-2020
When you hear a faith-challenging message, it’s key to keep in mind where the information is coming from. How credible is the information source? What are the source’s likely worldview assumptions or possible motives? How was the information collected? And is the data being accurately reported?
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