The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Nov 4, 2025 A 65-year-old woman faces felony charges after attempting to have her 15th child through IVF, raising ethical concerns about defying natural reproductive limits. The discussion weaves in moral implications of reproductive technologies and critiques the commodification of embryos. Additionally, a fascinating theft at the Louvre unveils unexpected criminals—two family members caught by DNA evidence, highlighting the complex interplay of crime and morality that intrigues many. Cultural insights on declining birth rates and secular values also emerge.
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IVF As A Defiance Of Creation Order
- Dr. Mohler argues IVF and surrogacy represent a revolt against creation order when used to bypass natural reproductive limits.
- He contends Christians must oppose technologies that defy creation order and treat embryos as vulnerable lives.
Commit To Creation Order In Family Planning
- Do align family decisions with creation order and avoid interventions that intentionally defy natural reproductive limits.
- Do exercise conviction to say no when technology tempts you to pursue parenthood against moral and natural constraints.
IVF Industry Incentives Distort Ethics
- IVF has become a profitable industry that normalizes practices undermining human dignity and family norms.
- Market incentives expand IVF use beyond traditional married couples, increasing ethical complications.