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Dr. Nathanael Blake joins Larry Chapp to discuss his new book on the victims of the sexual revolution.

Jul 10, 2025
Dr. Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and columnist for the Federalist, dives deep into his book about the repercussions of the sexual revolution. He reveals how its legacy has led to declining birth rates and increased loneliness. The discussion touches on the societal impacts of abortion and contrasts the views of motherhood, exploring moral complexities. Blake also addresses LGBTQ identities, advocating for chastity and meaningful relationships while highlighting that church-goers may experience higher sexual satisfaction.
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Pill and Penicillin Turbocharged Revolution

  • The sexual revolution gained momentum with the introduction of the pill and penicillin, which reduced perceived consequences of sex.
  • This technological advance turbocharged human inclination to sin by creating a false sense of freedom from consequences.
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Missing Holistic Sexuality Teaching

  • The failure of churches to teach a holistic vision of sexuality led many Christians to reduce sexual morality to mere consequence avoidance.
  • This caused a superficial respectability that lacked true virtue, resulting in underestimated harmful consequences.
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Fatherlessness and Abortion Linked

  • Fatherlessness from divorce is a key driver of social problems like poverty, crime, and education failure.
  • A tightly linked tragedy is rising abortion rates, mainly among unmarried women, driven by unstable sexual relationships.
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