Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Dawkins is a Christian?; Social Costs of De-Churching; Spiritual Parenthood

Apr 5, 2024

Rick Langer and the host discuss Richard Dawkins' surprising connection to Christianity, societal impacts of de-churching, and the importance of spiritual parenthood in the church. Topics include Dawkins' view on Ramadan lights, challenge to 'sex assigned at birth,' and negative effects of declining church attendance on communities.

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Rick Langer

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Richard Dawkins values Christian heritage despite atheism, sparking reflection on societal influences of faith traditions.

Shifting language to 'sex assigned at birth' raises concerns about blurring biological realities and societal understanding.

Deep dives

Importance of Cultural Christianity

Richard Dawkins identifying as a cultural Christian sparks reflection on the role of religion in society. The podcast explores how faith traditions like Christianity provide a common cultural foundation that influences societal values and traditions.

Building Intergenerational Relationships and Community in the Church

04:18

Introduction

6min

Unveiling the Unrecognized Impact of Christianity on Culture and Society

4min

Reevaluating Language on Gender Identity

9min

Exploring the Evolution of Individualism and Marriage

9min

The Decline of Organized Religion and Social Impact

19min

Exploring Medium-Depth Cultural Engagements in Ministry Education

5min

This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss:

Richard Dawkins Identifies as a Cultural Christian: Dawkins expresses shock over Ramadan lights in the UK, highlighting his value for Christian heritage despite his atheism.
Debate on "Sex Assigned at Birth": An opinion piece in The New York Times challenging the terminology, emphasizing biological facts over socio-political agendas.
Social Costs of De-Churching in America: An article in The Atlantic by an agnostic author explores the negative impacts of declining church attendance, particularly on community and social engagement.
Listener Question: Doctoral Program in Engaging Mind and Culture: The podcast mentions Talbot School of Theology's program aimed at fostering thoughtful and winsome cultural engagement.
Listener Question: Spiritual Parenthood in the Church: The importance of the church in providing mentorship and support, especially to young individuals without Christian familial backgrounds.

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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.

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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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