Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

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Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024

This week's topics:

The Taliban imposes new, in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity.
Some Christians in Oklahoma and other states in public schools, questioning its place in public education.
Gen Z over the invention of social media, with many users experiencing negative impacts on mental health and social well-being.
DNA and ancestry testing uncover about the prevalence of incest in modern society, sparking difficult ethical and emotional questions.

Episode Transcript

Transcript coming soon.

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at 51��.

Rick Langer

Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at 51��. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to 51��, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.

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