Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Single Dads by Choice; Abortion Pills at Costco; Americans dying more often
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Aug 22, 2025 
Rick Langer, a professor and expert in ethics, joins the discussion on the rise of single men choosing fatherhood outside of marriage. They delve into how this trend impacts children's emotional well-being and the implications for traditional family structures. The podcast also covers Costco’s decision not to sell abortion pills, sparking debate about business ethics and public health. Additionally, the hosts tackle the growing mortality rates in younger generations and share insights on parenting, effective communication, and the role of AI in cultivating critical thinking.
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Adult Preferences Versus Child Welfare
- Sean emphasizes that adult desires often drive reproductive choices, not children's best interests.
- He warns intentionally creating motherless homes risks burdening children with adults' quest for meaning.
Alarming Mortality Among Young Adults
- U.S. millennials and Gen Z die at much higher rates than peers in other rich nations across many causes.
- The pattern suggests a systemic social problem, not solely a pandemic artifact, say the hosts.
Loneliness As A Public-Health Driver
- Rick suspects loneliness, isolation, and meaninglessness largely explain the mortality gap more than purely medical causes.
- He links social fragmentation and heavy individualism to worse health outcomes for Americans.
