Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Is Therapy Causing Childlessness?; Gene Editing Moratorium; Charismatic Christianity's Growth
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Jun 6, 2025 The discussion dives into how modern therapeutic culture might be impacting childlessness among younger generations, exploring fears of repeating parental mistakes. It also highlights the rapid growth of charismatic Christianity as a response to secularism. Ethical concerns are raised regarding a proposed global moratorium on gene editing, focusing on unintended consequences. Furthermore, the hosts reflect on the implications of Planned Parenthood clinic closures for abortion access, challenging listeners to reconsider the classification of abortion in the context of women's healthcare.
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Therapy Culture Fuels Childlessness
- Therapy culture influences many young adults to fear repeating parental mistakes, contributing to rising childlessness.
- High standards set by generational trauma discussions make parenthood seem risky and less appealing.
Parenting: Showing Up Matters Most
- Scott Rae shares his family's joke about needing therapy funds alongside college funds for their kids.
- He highlights parenting as a continuum where simply showing up often outweighs perfection.
Charismatic Christianity's Growth Explained
- Charismatic Christianity is the fastest-growing Christian movement globally, driven by a desire for experiential spirituality.
- It contrasts secularism's rationalism but shares a cultural focus on personal religious experience over tradition.
