The Holy Post 606: Alabama Embryos & Catechizing Kids with Todd Hains & Natasha Kennedy
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Feb 28, 2024 Discussing the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos as children, stirring debates on in-vitro fertilization. Exploring Christian Nationalism decline and the challenges of teaching core Christian doctrines to kids. Introducing a new children's book series to catechize children and parents, touching on the importance of artwork and honest answers in religious education.
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Kids Assume Jesus Has Candy
- A child in Sunday school assumed Jesus must have candy in his pockets, revealing simple, honest expectations of kids.
- Caitlin used the moment to redirect kids toward loving Jesus for himself, not his gifts.
IVF Changes How Society Sees Children
- IVF raises cultural questions beyond personhood about treating children as products and 'playing God' with reproduction.
- The conversation should include societal effects of widely available reproductive technologies.
Bring Ethical Debate To Local Churches
- Christians should engage these ethical questions in local communities and churches rather than leaving them solely to courts.
- Practice honest public theology instead of hiding metaphysical commitments behind 'just science.'