The World and Everything In It 12.5.25 Culture Friday on dehumanizing rhetoric, a review of Zootopia 2, and a reflection on the Incarnation
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Dec 5, 2025 
John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, delves into the dangers of dehumanizing rhetoric in politics, emphasizing the need for Christians to uphold human dignity. Film critic Joseph Holmes reviews Zootopia 2, highlighting its appeal to families while addressing some minor concerns. Peter Mead, a pastor and author, shares a thought-provoking reflection on the Incarnation, discussing its biblical significance and the roles of the Messiah. Together, they explore pressing cultural issues while encouraging listeners to engage thoughtfully.
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Rhetoric Can Obscure Policy Issues
- Hosts critique President Trump's escalation from a fraud issue to dehumanizing rhetoric that obscures the policy debate.
- They note turning an opponent into a martyr shifts focus from reform to insult.
Dignity Needs A Theological Foundation
- John Stonestreet warns that valuing human dignity without grounding it in the Imago Dei leads to excluding people.
- Untethered conservatism risks treating power as the ultimate goal rather than objective moral truth.
Power Without Principle Fails Conservatism
- Stonestreet contrasts Christian grounding with a Nietzschean pursuit of power that justifies any means.
- He says conservative alignment with policies depends on whether they're rooted in revealed truth, not mere utility.
