The World and Everything In It 10.17.25 Gen Z and gender ideology, a review of Truth & Treason, and Word Play on God’s bestiary
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Oct 17, 2025 
John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, discusses the cultural implications of the Hamas conflict, questioning prevailing views on human nature and ethics. He explores the decline in transgender identification among Gen Z and analyzes leaked chats revealing disconcerting trends in youth culture. Meanwhile, George Grant immerses listeners in Word Play, marveling at the richness of God’s creations, comparing modern insights to medieval bestiaries. Together, they delve into the intersection of faith, culture, and language.
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Technology Doesn’t Equal Moral Progress
- Western shock at Hamas revealed a flawed optimism about moral progress tied to technological advancement.
- John Stonestreet argues Christianity historically restrained wartime dehumanization by treating people as individuals.
Gender Identities Look Like Social Contagion
- Gen Z’s spike and rapid decline in gender-fluid identification looks like a social contagion, not a stable biological trend.
- John Stonestreet links social media and smartphones as accelerants of that contagion and subsequent reversal.
Take Harmful Tools Away From Youth
- Remove harmful tools when youth self-harm or are harmed by technologies like smartphones.
- John Stonestreet urges taking away the 'knife' of social media while addressing other issues.
