Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads; Double Euthanasia; Is a soulmate a real thing?

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Today, Scott & Sean discuss:

• Duo euthanasia of the former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, and its implications for the euthanasia movement.
• Critique of the soulmate model of romance, focusing on its sustainability and impact on marriages.
• The shooting at Joel Osteen's church in Houston, discussing various aspects including the shooter's background and the debate on gun control.
• The aftermath of the after school Satan clubs, highlighting the community's response.
• Reflections on the "He Gets Us" campaign Super Bowl commercials, analyzing its messaging and cultural impact.
• Listener questions on animal rights and surrogacy.

Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/cultural-update-our-thoughts-on-he-gets-us-ads-double-euthanasia-is-a-soulmate-a-real-thing.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Duo Euthanasia in the Netherlands (00:00:38)

3. Are soulmates a thing? (00:10:02)

4. Shooting at Joel Osteen's church (00:18:44)

5. Followup on after-school Satan clubs (00:29:19)

6. Our thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads (00:31:04)

7. Listener Followup: Animal Rights (00:34:07)

8. Listener Question: Surrogacy (00:38:48)

9. Conclusion (00:44:02)