The Bulletin The Killing of Alex Pretti, Board of Peace, Ted Cruz Tapes, and The Body God Gives
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Jan 28, 2026 Robert Smith, an ordained Anglican minister and theology lecturer and author of The Body God Gives, joins to discuss gender and identity. He traces how transgender ideas rose, argues for biology as the ground of human identity, parses sex and gender language, and explores pastoral care, risks of early transition, and implications for sports and policy.
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Militarized Enforcement Escalates Conflict
- Mike Cosper highlighted a jurisdictional clash in Minneapolis after ICE operations and the shooting of Alex Preddy.
- He noted militarized federal tactics escalate protests and de-escalation training should guide responses.
Problems With The Gaza Board Of Peace
- Mike Cosper criticized Trump's Board of Peace as transactional and questioned inviting Vladimir Putin to a peace board.
- He argued serious reconstruction needs neighbors and Muslim-majority states moving toward normalization with Israel.
Trans Issues Grew From Broader Cultural Shifts
- Robert Smith noticed transgender questions rose from debates over same-sex marriage into a deeper challenge about who we are.
- He traced it to feminism, queer theory, and a move away from bodily objectivity shaping modern gender identity.
