Theology Applied THE LIVESTREAM - White Parents Need To Have “The Talk” With Their Kids
Sep 8, 2025
White parents are encouraged to confront challenging conversations about race with their children. The discussion dives into how media narratives shape perceptions of crime and race relations in America. Crime statistics reveal a complex reality, contrasting emotional reactions with actual data. The moral teachings of Christianity are compared to ancient philosophies, highlighting their influence on societal compassion. Lastly, the importance of fostering understanding between white and black Christians is emphasized, promoting accountability in community interactions.
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Give Your Kids Practical Safety Talks
- Do have age-appropriate safety conversations with your children about real local risks and situational awareness.
- Teach practical limits: avoid certain places, times, and crowds to reduce risk.
Per-Capita Rates Shape Risk Perception
- Per-capita crime rates change the risk picture versus raw counts, so context matters.
- Joel argues white people face far higher per-capita violent victimization from black perpetrators in the presented data.
How X Revealed A Subway Murder
- Joel credits Elon Musk's purchase of X for enabling viral sharing of violent incidents that legacy media suppressed.
- He says the Charlotte subway stabbing likely would have stayed hidden before wider social posting was possible.
