Breakpoint

Daniel Penny, Luigi Mangione, and the importance of worldviews in discerning right from wrong. A new study finds 1 in 4 young adults believes AI partners could replace real-life romance. And John and Maria discuss their favorite Advent traditions.

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Segment 1 - Defining Good and Evil

CBS News: Daniel Penny speaks out after being found not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death

Scott Jennings on X

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Reuters: Luigi Mangione was charged with murder - then donations started pouring in

Segment 2 - AI Relationships

Artificial Intelligence And Relationships: 1 In 4 Young Adults Believe AI Partners Could Replace Real-Life Romance

Sherry Turkle on impact of technology

Sherry Turkle TED Talks

Bioethics: A Primer for Christians by Gilbert Meilaender

One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak

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The last year revealed deep antisemitism.

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AI's anti-human rants, and why users should proceed with caution.

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Breakpoint Forum: The Perils and Promise of Artificial Intelligence

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Even medical marvels should be grounded in a proper understanding of human value.

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WWYS - Does Technology Make Religion Obsolete?

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Studies show that family mealtimes are a key component to health and happiness.

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The natural world is so well designed, math can prove it.

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The Supreme Court heard attorneys debate a Tennessee law that prohibits puberty blockers and cross sex hormones for children. Notre Dame is reopening after being heavily damaged by a fire in 2019. And the UK House of Commons votes to legalize doctor assisted suicide.

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Understanding our Identity: A Theology of the Body webinar

The Identity Project

Segment 1 - Transgender Arguments at Supreme Court

United States v. Skrmetti

Breakpoint: Why We Need to Read the Cass Report on Gender Ideology

Segment 2 - The Rebuilding of Notre Dame

CNN: Notre Dame will soon reopen. Here's what you need to know

Breakpoint: The Meaning of the Cathedral

Colson Fellows Program

Segment 3 - Euthanasia in the UK

New York Times: British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

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Voting is a "good" Christians should do.

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Why Jesus taking on flesh matters.

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Why it matters that the mind and soul are more than mere products of the brain.

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