Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Is Climate Change a Big Deal?; Adulthood Milestones Delayed; School Shooting
Aug 29, 2025
A new government study is challenging conventional beliefs about climate change, raising questions about CO2 and its impact. Meanwhile, millennials and Gen Z are delaying traditional adulthood milestones due to economic pressures and shifting societal values. The conversation also addresses the tragic school shooting at a Catholic elementary school, exploring its implications on community safety and parenting trends. The speakers emphasize a balanced dialogue on climate and the moral complexities surrounding recent tragedies.
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Climate Models May Overstate Risks
- A new DOE-commissioned report argues mainstream climate models overstate warming and omit key factors like urbanization and solar influence.
- The report invites critique and urges shifting attention from model assumptions to empirical data.
Adulthood Milestones Are Delayed
- U.S. Census data (2005–2023) show young adults reach milestones later: more living with parents, delayed marriage and parenthood.
- Education rose but combined milestone attainment for 25–34-year-olds fell substantially since 1975.
Economic Forces Behind 'Failure To Launch'
- Scott recalls the 'postponed generation' conversation from decades ago, showing delayed adulthood is longstanding but now amplified by economic shifts.
- He highlights student debt, exported entry jobs, and AI as new factors increasing economic insecurity for young adults.
