Today we are ending our series by discussing John Howard Yoder's sexual assaults. I discuss why I find value in his work despite atrocious actions, and how we can and do distinguish between judging people and judging truth. *This episode has ended up being released at a time when so many Christians are having to deal with the news of Ravi and his sexual exploitation of so many women. The news of Ravi has caused me to reflect back on this episode, as I've seen a number of good arguments come out as to why one's work should not be used in light of such egregious oppression. I'm open to being wrong here, but as far as personal use of material, I don't think I have to throw out the truths Ravi and Yoder do end up getting right. I love philosophy because it's all about getting at the roots. So many of my fellow conservative Evangelical friends saw no issues with implementing a consequentialist ethic to get their guy in office. Who cares about the roots/means when you know the fruit/ends you want? I did a whole season on consequentialism, but today the episode linked below stands out. In it, I talk about other implications of a consequentialist ethic, one of which is suppressed sexual assault reports. After watching Lori Anne Thompson's disclosure of what Ravi did, and how she had other Christians telling her not to come forward because of the damage it would do, I think this episode is worth revisiting. When we implement an ethic where ends determine our means, we end up with an environment which allows Ravis to prey for decades. Episode: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/40-consequentialism-consequentialisms-consequences-in-the-real-world Lori Anne Thompson: https://youtu.be/Xyl6jzg5ldc