The World and Everything In It 12/19/25 Katie McCoy on recent violence and abortion messaging, Collin Garbarino on Avatar: Fire and Ash, and George Grant on the origins of Christmas words
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Dec 19, 2025 Katie McCoy, an insightful author and speaker, delves into the recent surge of violence and the complexities of abortion messaging in today’s cultural climate. Collin Garbarino, an arts commentator, critiques the latest Avatar film, noting its repetitive nature despite some improvements. George Grant, a wordsmith, explores the fascinating origins of Christmas vocabulary, offering a linguistic celebration of the season. Additionally, Peter Mead reflects on Luke's account of the Incarnation, providing a rich understanding of the nativity narrative.
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Name The Ideological Problem
- Failing to name ideological roots prevents honest response to violence and radicalization.
- Katie McCoy argues acknowledging civilizational conflict is necessary to combat attacks like Bondi Beach.
Two Cultural Threats And Unexpected Hope
- Katie McCoy highlights simultaneous threats: 'wokeism' and 'Islamism' as challenges to Western values.
- She also notes surprising gospel growth in Muslim-majority regions amid rejection of extremist violence.
Violence Through A Moral Lens
- Violent campus attacks fit a moral worldview where evil actively opposes human dignity.
- McCoy frames such killings as demonic manifestations against beings made in God's image.