The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 The podcast dives into the alarming legalization of euthanasia in New York and Illinois, unraveling the moral implications behind assisted suicide. It highlights the dangers of expanding these laws, potentially affecting minors and those with psychiatric issues. A chilling report connects the recent attack at Bondi Beach to the Islamic State, emphasizing the ongoing clash of civilizations. Additionally, the conversation critiques the handling of LGBTQ books in libraries, raising concerns about exposure to children.
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Bodily Autonomy As An Unchecked Moral Good
- R. Albert Mohler, Jr. argues that 'bodily autonomy' has been elevated into an unquestioned moral good that now justifies assisted suicide.
- He warns this redefinition severs bodily integrity from objective moral limits and leads society down a deadly slope.
Active Euthanasia Versus Passive Care
- Mohler highlights that these laws enable active, physician-assisted death rather than passive withdrawal of care.
- He cautions safeguards like voluntariness and age limits are fragile and historically give way to broader criteria.
Scrutinize 'Voluntary' Safeguards
- Watch for coercive pressures like cost or family burden that can make 'voluntary' choices effectively involuntary.
- Scrutinize policy language and real incentives rather than accepting assurances of voluntariness at face value.
