Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations

Nov 8, 2024

The discussion reflects on the challenges of maintaining relationships in a polarized post-election landscape, focusing on grace and understanding. There's a deep dive into balancing truth and compassion in sensitive conversations, particularly around topics like abortion. Ethical dilemmas in genetic screening for embryo intelligence are examined, raising questions about societal pressures on perfectionism. Additionally, the importance of nurturing dialogue and teaching biblical reliability to younger audiences is emphasized, fostering unity amid differing views.

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Post-election interactions highlight the importance of maintaining Christian unity and love amidst political diversity and disagreements.

Discussions on sensitive topics require a balance of grace and truth, fostering respectful dialogue while prioritizing relationships over confrontation.

Deep dives

Navigating Post-Election Relationships

Understanding how to interact with others after an election is crucial, especially in a climate where political affiliations can lead to fractured relationships. It is essential for Christians to consider how their faith influences their responses to differing political views, emphasizing the importance of love and unity within the church. The desire for depolarization is unlikely to be realized in the near future, highlighting the need for grace and understanding toward fellow believers who may hold opposing views. Instead of hastily drawing lines based on political beliefs, Christians are encouraged to maintain relationships and seek unity, even amid disagreements.

Intro

2min

Navigating Polarization with Grace

19min

Faithful Politics: Navigating Discourse with Compassion

21min

Ethics of Genetic Screening for Intelligence

6min

Exploring Liberal Eugenics and Reproductive Ethics

6min

Fostering Dialogue: Engaging Conversations Post-Election

2min

Topics this week include:

Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences.
Discussion of a recent article exploring the challenges and necessity of unity within the church despite diverse political beliefs.
Insights on balancing truth and grace in conversations, especially when discussing sensitive issues like abortion or differing political opinions.
Analysis of a controversial U.S. startup offering embryo IQ screening, raising ethical questions around genetic enhancement.
Addressing listener questions about intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their effects, as well as guidance for teaching about the Bible’s reliability to young students.

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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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