The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Oct 24, 2024 Explore the decline in global birth rates and the inefficacy of government solutions. Discuss the moral dilemmas surrounding parenthood and how societal attitudes have shifted against traditional family values. Delve into the harsh realities of China's one-child policy and its lasting impacts. Finally, examine how cultural changes favoring personal autonomy over family structures influence demographic trends, highlighting the need for societal improvements.
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Falling Birth Rates: A Global Crisis
- Globally, birth rates are declining, impacting nations like South Korea and Italy.
- This poses significant challenges, raising fundamental questions about societal structure and future.
The Ineffectiveness of Government Policies
- Government policies struggle to increase birth rates, but can successfully lower them.
- The core issue lies in declining birth rates within heterosexual married couples and avoidance of marriage.
The Misconception of Overpopulation
- Past warnings of a population explosion were misleading, driven by an anti-humanist agenda.
- The real, looming crisis is the falling birth rate, impacting workforce and elder care.