The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025 A landmark Supreme Court decision supports Tennessee's ban on transgender treatments for minors, igniting debates on ethics and gender identity. Justice Thomas argues that experts haven't always been right, pointing to elite influence in societal narratives. Additionally, a surprising trend surfaces as The Economist discusses a potential preference shift from boys to girls, raising moral questions about this societal change. Together, these topics spark lively discussions about justice, identity, and societal values.
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Impact of Court Composition
- The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender treatments for minors.
- This decision reflects the critical influence of presidential elections on Court composition and rulings.
Age vs. Sex Discrimination
- The law differentiates by age, not sex, which is why it was upheld under constitutional scrutiny.
- Medical necessity distinctions in the law are not interpreted as sex discrimination.
Contrasting Judicial Examples
- Chief Justice Roberts illustrated a transgender boy treated with puberty blockers versus a boy with precocious puberty.
- Justice Sotomayor gave a contrasting example about treatment denial based on sex for facial hair distress.