Sean McDowell, Scott Rae | November 15, 2024

Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions

Topics this week: 

  • Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy violations by insurers. 
  • Australia plans to ban social media for minors under 16, sparking debate on mental health vs. freedom and enforcement challenges. 
  • Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury amid allegations he mishandled abuse reports, raising questions of accountability in church leadership. 
  • Listener questions on vasectomies, moral obligation to fight terminal disease, and if Presidents are placed by God. 


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Sean McDowell, Ph.D. is a professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, best-selling author, popular speaker, part-time high school teacher, and the Resident Scholar for Summit Ministries, California. Follow him on Twitter: @sean_mcdowell