Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

Sep 20, 2024

The Taliban's harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan spark urgent conversations about human rights. Meanwhile, some Christians in the U.S. resist mandatory Bible teaching in public schools, questioning the role of faith in education. Gen Z wrestles with regret over social media's negative impact, despite their continued use. Additionally, shocking revelations from DNA testing raise ethical concerns about hidden family secrets. These topics blend personal stories with broader societal implications, fostering important discussions on faith and culture.

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The Taliban's harsh new restrictions on women in Afghanistan highlight severe violations of human rights and gender equality.

Opposition from some evangelical Christians to mandatory Bible teaching in public schools raises critical questions about the role of religion in education.

Gen Z's regret over social media underlines its negative impact on mental health, prompting discussions about the responsibilities of tech companies.

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Taliban's Harsh Restrictions on Women

The Taliban has imposed severe new laws in Afghanistan that restrict women's rights in various aspects of public life. New regulations prohibit women from raising their voices, reciting the Qur'an publicly, or even looking at men who are not their husbands or relatives. Women must cover the lower half of their faces in addition to the required head coverings, while religious police enforce these laws by monitoring public locations for compliance. Many Afghan women express feelings of hopelessness regarding the future of education and opportunities, describing the current situation as a 'graveyard for women's dreams.'

Intro

2min

Examining Silence: The Lack of Protest Against Women's Restrictions

3min

Faith, Education, and Moral Consistency

15min

Social Media and Gen Z: Regret and Addiction

17min

The Hidden Truths of DNA Testing

16min

Understanding Transgenderism and Identity

5min

Ethics of Procreation and Population Growth in Modern Society

4min

This week's topics:

The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity.
Some Christians in Oklahoma and other states push back against mandatory Bible teaching in public schools, questioning its place in public education.
Gen Z expresses significant regret over the invention of social media, with many users experiencing negative impacts on mental health and social well-being.
DNA and ancestry testing uncover disturbing findings about the prevalence of incest in modern society, sparking difficult ethical and emotional questions.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
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To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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