Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries

Dec 20, 2024

Veterans are seeking psychedelic therapies in Mexico to tackle trauma, sparking crucial discussions on ethics and spirituality. The plight of Syrian Christians is highlighted, emphasizing the challenges they face amidst conflict. A grim look at child labor in Nigeria reveals the exploitation tied to lithium mining, raising questions about education and moral responsibility. Listener inquiries delve into the interplay of faith with societal pressures and navigating identity in a fractured world.

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Veterans are exploring psychedelics for trauma treatment, provoking essential discussions on their ethical implications and traditional therapy failures.

The exploitation of child labor in Nigeria for lithium mining highlights the urgent need for ethical business practices protecting vulnerable populations.

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Veterans and Psychedelic Therapy

Psychedelics are increasingly considered by veterans seeking relief from traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, with reports of some traveling to Mexico for treatment. A specific case describes veterans using ibogaine and toad venom in hopes of finding relief after traditional therapies failed them. While preliminary research shows promising results, such as a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, concerns about the substances' legality and safety remain paramount. The conversation highlights the desperation of these veterans, revealing the complexities of using psychedelics as a treatment method and the ethical implications involved.

Intro

2min

Exploring Psychedelics for Veteran Care

16min

The Plight of Syrian Christians

12min

Child Labor and Religious Freedom

17min

Biblical Integrity and Disability Theology

10min

End of Season Reflections and Future Engagement

2min

Topics this week:

Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and spiritual questions.
Syrian Christians face uncertainty and displacement following the rise of Islamist-led groups after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Over 1 million children in Nigeria are forced into hazardous lithium mining, sacrificing education and health for survival.
Listener question: balancing faith with worldly pressures.
Listener question: insights on identity, morality, and how to live out gospel values in a broken world.

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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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