Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: 

• Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical surrogacy practices.
• The University of Michigan invests $250 million in DEI initiatives, but faces increased discord and skepticism over their effectiveness.
• A new prenuptial agreement feature introduces embryo clauses, addressing legal issues in the event of divorce or death.
• The Catholic Archdiocese of LA agrees to a record $880 million settlement with sex abuse victims, pushing total payouts above $1.5 billion.
• Listener questions explore challenges of gender identity, relational dynamics, and the importance of seeing identity in Christ.

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