The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025 The UK Supreme Court recently upheld a biological definition of a woman, causing ripples across gender identity discussions. In Maine, a legal battle ignites over transgender athletes in women's sports, highlighting the struggle between state and federal rights. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Harvard faces off with the Trump administration over federal funding and compliance with non-discrimination laws, raising questions about academic independence and civil liberties. These topics explore the deepening cultural divides around gender politics.
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UK Supreme Court Upholds Biological Woman
- The UK Supreme Court ruled unanimously that woman means biological female under the 2010 Equality Act.
- This decision affirms biological sex as the basis for legal protections across the UK, reinforcing a natural law perspective.
Global Legal Battles on Sex Definition
- The dispute over the definition of woman in law is a global issue affecting legislation in the US and the UK.
- Courts rely heavily on legislative intent and historical understanding, which recognized woman as biological female in 2010.
Biological Sex as Immutable Reality
- Biological sex is an immutable state based on genetics and physical reality, not a matter of self-perception.
- This aligns with the Christian worldview of male and female as created distinctions.