The World and Everything In It 9.5.25 Culture Friday on redefining reality, a review of The Paper, and Ask the Editor
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Sep 5, 2025 John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and host of Breakpoint, dives deep into the challenges faced by truth-tellers in today’s culture, discussing the backlash against outspoken critics of trans ideology. He reviews the film 'The Paper,' highlighting its comedic take on reviving local journalism. The conversation also touches on the cultural significance of 'The Office' spinoff, and includes listener feedback emphasizing the role of context in faith discussions. Expect insightful commentary on contemporary issues that matter!
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Entertainment As Cultural Engine
- Entertainment increasingly serves as activist messaging rather than simple diversion.
- When art leads culture, ideas embed without debate and reshape norms.
Imagination Embeds Ideas Without Debate
- Ideas often get embedded through imaginative media rather than open debate.
- That embedding can normalize positions without public reasoning or challenge.
Normality Is Being Redefined
- Current policies flip long-standing norms about gendered spaces and label dissent abnormal.
- Redefining
