The Holy Post French Friday: Childless Sociopaths & Evangelical Outrage
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Aug 2, 2024 
David French, a socio-political commentator, and J.D. Vance, a noted political figure, dive into the provocative notion of "childless sociopaths" and the implications of declining birth rates. They discussgovernment pro-natalist policies and critique America’s anti-immigration stance, questioning its cultural preservation claims. The conversation also touches on the controversial themes of the Paris Olympics and the societal tendencies of fundamentalists to view themselves as persecuted, advocating for humility and thoughtful discourse amid cultural outrage.
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Universal Decline in Birth Rates
- Declining birth rates are universal across developed economies, not just America. - Economic growth tends to correlate with fewer children being born.
Parenting Shapes Others Orientation
- Having children can deeply transform people by cultivating love and sacrifice for others. - Parenting teaches living beyond self-centeredness, essential for a thriving society.
Parenthood Doesn't Define Virtue
- Criticizing childless people as sociopaths is unfair and unbiblical. - Virtue is defined by how one lives their life, not by parenthood status.