The World and Everything In It 6.20.25 SCOTUS ruling on medical treatments for minors, a review of Pixar’s Elio, and noteworthy blunders
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Jun 20, 2025 John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and host of the Breakpoint podcast, dives into pressing cultural issues. He discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on medical treatments for minors and its broader implications on trans ideology. Stonestreet offers insights into Pixar’s latest film 'Elio' while pondering its themes of belonging. Additionally, he explores significant historical blunders and their relevance today, reminding listeners of the importance of community and forgiveness amidst human fallibility.
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SCOTUS Upholds Medical Restrictions
- The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's law limiting medical treatments on minors regarding gender identity by a 6-3 decision.
- The ruling focuses on rational basis scrutiny and does not apply to states allowing such treatments.
Worldview Shapes Geopolitical Conflicts
- John Stonestreet explains Islam's commitment to monotheism leads to persecution of Jews and Christians where state power is involved.
- Religious worldview matters greatly in geopolitical conflicts like Israel-Iran tensions.
Pixar's Elio: Technically Good, Artistically Flat
- Pixar's film Elio features a lonely Hispanic boy mistakenly chosen as Earth's ambassador.
- The movie is technically good but artistically uninspired with tired clichés.