Albert Mohler | The Briefing Friday, February 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025 This discussion dives into the rising skepticism towards professionals, particularly in medicine, and how it reshapes trust dynamics. It examines the clash between personal desires and biblical teachings regarding marriage and parenthood, highlighting a young woman's reluctance for children. The conversation also tackles a listener's question about gender and the soul, referencing Christian doctrine to affirm that gender distinctions exist even in the afterlife. Thought-provoking insights on family, authority, and the essence of being are woven throughout.
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Declining Trust in Doctors
- Americans' trust in doctors has eroded.
- This reflects a shift in the doctor-patient relationship.
Shift in Doctor-Patient Dynamics
- Doctors once held absolute authority, symbolized by the white coat.
- The patient's bill of rights redefined this, introducing informed consent.
Internet's Impact on Medicine
- Patients now use the internet for medical information, sometimes arriving with self-diagnoses.
- Conflicting online information complicates medical advice, with even quack treatments advertised.