Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

This week, Sean and Scott discuss:

• A New York Times opinion piece on transgender treatments and the emerging concerns and regrets from those who have undergone such procedures.
• A story of anti-Semitism in the context of sperm donation in Australia, where a couple rejected a Jewish sperm donor due to ethical concerns related to his identity.
• An Atlantic magazine article advocating for a more balanced view of the evangelical movement, highlighting the positive contributions alongside the criticisms.
• The conviction of Jennifer Crumbly for involuntary manslaughter due to negligence related to her son's school shooting, raising questions about parental responsibility.
• Listener Question: Is it morally wrong to enjoy hunting?
• Listener Question: Should I listen to apologists for other religions?
• Listener Question: Addressing "woke" ideologies within Christian organizations and the challenge of maintaining unity while navigating social justice issues.

Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/cultural-update-transgender-regrets-anti-semitic-sperm-donation-understanding-evangelicalism-is-hunting-wrong

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Transgender treatment regrets (00:00:46)

3. Anti-Semitism in sperm donation (00:10:38)

4. Advocating for a more balanced view of evangelicalism (00:17:06)

5. Parental responsibility — school shooting case (00:23:19)

6. Is hunting wrong? (00:24:40)

7. Should I listen to apologists for other religions? (00:29:29)

8. Navigating "woke" Christian organizations (00:32:10)

9. Ending (00:38:04)