The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025 A new assisted suicide bill is making its way through New York, sparking deep moral debates about autonomy and the 'culture of death.' Critics argue that this legislation could normalize dangerous practices, especially for the vulnerable. Meanwhile, political dynamics in Texas are shifting dramatically as liberal forces, funded by George Soros, strive to change the state's political landscape. The discussion emphasizes the need for active engagement in the face of these evolving challenges.
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New York Legalizes Assisted Suicide
- New York's Senate passed legislation legalizing assisted suicide, a major cultural shift on the East Coast.
- This reflects a broader societal move to reframe suicide as "medical assistance in dying," obscuring its reality.
Minimal Safeguards and Accessibility
- The law requires only a terminal illness prognosis and minimal procedural safeguards.
- It allows out-of-state terminal patients to seek assisted death in New York, broadening its impact.
Economic Pressures on Assisted Suicide
- Assisted suicide legislation ostensibly aims to relieve suffering but also places economic pressures on families.
- Scheduling death for convenience or cost reasons reflects a dangerous moral decline.