The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, September 12, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025 The discussion starts with the implications of delaying marriage and how it threatens societal norms and family stability. It highlights the crisis of declining fertility rates. The podcast also delves into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder, exploring how to channel anger and whether he can be seen as a martyr. Additionally, it addresses the moral dilemmas surrounding viewing violent content online, urging listeners to maintain their spiritual integrity amid modern media challenges.
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Money Explains Some But Not All
- Financial comfort and elevated expectations partly explain delayed adulthood but cannot fully account for it.
- Rising lifestyle and housing expectations change norms so that economic reasons become rationalizations for avoiding adult responsibilities.
Adulthood Means Responsibility
- Adulthood in a biblical frame ties maturity to responsibility, not merely chronological age.
- When adults avoid marriage and parenting, the social order and responsibilities underlying civilization erode.
Demographics Drive Economic Risk
- Falling fertility rates create economic strain that existing institutions struggle to manage.
- Without immigration, the U.S. would fall below replacement-level births, compounding demographic challenges.