Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy

Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024

This week, Scott & Sean discuss:

The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America.
The ethical and moral concerns surrounding physician-assisted suicide and its rise in Canada.
The emerging societal trend of "sologamy," or self-marriage, and its reflection of extreme individualism.
The dangers posed by AI, including bots mimicking human intimacy and influencing democratic processes.
Thought-provoking listener questions on forgiveness, Christian beliefs in liberal environments, and navigating controversial roles in acting.

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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 Biola University.

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the Church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean travels throughout the United States and abroad, speaking at camps, churches, schools, universities, and conferences. He is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, and he has authored or edited over twenty books, including Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships In A Confused Culture and So The Next Generation Will Know (with J. Warner Wallace). Sean hosts one of the leading apologetics blogs at seanmcdowell.org, and he hosts some great conversations on his YouTube channel. Sean and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and live in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy

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