Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Maine Continues to Fight Over Transgender Athletes, Delaware Considering a Bill to Recognize First Cousin Marriage, Is America Becoming a Theocracy? A Bill That Challenges Religious Liberty
Mar 7, 2025
Thaddeus Williams, a professor at Biola and Talbot, dives into pressing cultural debates. He discusses the ongoing struggle in Maine over transgender athletes, exploring the implications for women's rights. The conversation also covers the contentious proposal for first cousin marriage in Delaware, highlighting shifting moral landscapes. Williams critiques the fear of a theocratic America, urging thoughtful Christian engagement in politics. This insightful discussion encourages a return to biblical principles in understanding contemporary societal changes.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Gender Distinction in Creation
- The creation narrative in Genesis emphasizes distinctions as good, including male and female.
- Erasing the gender binary disregards a distinction God deems good and beautiful.
Shifting Trans Activism Tactics
- Transgender activism has shifted from emphasizing potential suicide to downplaying the issue's significance.
- This contradicts the lived experiences of female athletes displaced by biological males in sports.
Societal Impact of Cousin Marriage
- Cousin marriage breaks down societal trust, impacting institutions like banking and military.
- It creates unhealthy family dependency, hindering trust in those outside the family unit.
