The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, August 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025 This discussion kicks off with a high-stakes meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska, focusing on peace in Ukraine. Then, it dives into the unsettling rise of genetic testing in Silicon Valley, where parents are opting for 'smarter babies,' echoing past eugenic horrors. Lastly, listeners are drawn into a heated debate in France over the ethics of air conditioning amid intensifying heat waves, highlighting cultural clashes about climate adaptation and environmental responsibility.
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Alaska Meeting Shifted Toward Negotiated Peace
- The Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska produced momentum toward a negotiated peace framework rather than an immediate ceasefire.
- Trump signaled willingness to offer NATO-like (Article 5) assurances to Ukraine if a stable agreement is reached.
Real Example: Parents Choosing High-IQ Embryo
- Mohler cites Simone and Malcolm Collins choosing an embryo with a 99th percentile polygenic IQ score and low cancer risk.
- He highlights their public embrace of selective breeding and naming choices tied to science fiction imagery.
Protect Marriage Against Genetic Commodification
- Guard the biblical goods of marriage and procreation by resisting the view that we may sort offspring by genetic traits.
- Do not treat children as products to be engineered or optimized; affirm their dignity as gifts from the Creator.
