Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism

Jun 7, 2024

Topics discussed include AI virtual companions, sports gambling impact on integrity, Fidelity Month for faith and values renewal, racial discrimination in housing, and listener questions on managing relationships, workplace diversity, and Christian practices.

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AI virtual companions may integrate into devices, impacting technology.

Legalized sports gambling raises integrity concerns in professional sports.

Fidelity Month advocates renewed commitment to faith, family, and community values.

Deep dives

Prayer to Saints in Catholicism

In the Catholicism discussion, the act of praying to saints is examined. It is highlighted that the Bible emphasizes Jesus as the sole mediator between God and humans, along with the Holy Spirit's intercession for believers. The reference to 'saints' in the New Testament pertains to the people of God in general, rather than specifically canonized individuals. This distinction underscores the importance of seeking intercession from living believers, rather than directing prayers to canonized saints in place of Jesus.

Intro

5min

Ethical Concerns and Impact of AI Virtual Companions

7min

The Dark Side of Sports Gambling

12min

Renewing Commitment to Faithfulness and Values

10min

Challenges and Responses in Real Estate Discrimination, Moral Dilemmas, and Workplace Dynamics

21min

Exploring the Concept of Mediation in Prayer and Upcoming Episode Plans

3min

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly announcing a partnership to integrate advanced virtual companions into devices.
Sports Gambling: Examination of the impact of legalized sports betting on the integrity of professional sports and the pressures it places on athletes.
Fidelity Month: Introduced by Professor Robert George, the concept encourages a renewal of commitment to faith, family, and community values.
Racial Discrimination in Real Estate: A story about a Black woman facing discrimination when attempting to purchase a condo, highlighting ongoing racial bias in housing.
Questions from Listeners: Answers to listener questions about managing relationships with people practicing polyamory, navigating workplace diversity groups, and the appropriateness of praying to saints in Christian practice.

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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.
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To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

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