The Bulletin International Surrogacy, Midterm Forecasts, and Temple Mount Prayer
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Feb 6, 2026 
Charles Hilu, reporter who investigated international surrogacy and reproductive tourism. Justin Giboney, attorney and civic leader focused on political strategy and Christian civic engagement. Seth Mandel, senior editor versed in Israeli politics and Temple Mount issues. They discuss unregulated cross‑border surrogacy, midterm political dynamics and civic formation, and recent rule changes around prayer access on the Temple Mount.
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Commodification Drives Ethical Risk
- The cultural expectation that children can be obtained on demand fuels commodification of reproduction.
- Technological advances expand selection and control, intensifying ethical concerns about commodifying human life.
Churches Should Offer Pastoral Guidance
- Churches should develop moral and pastoral frameworks to counsel couples considering IVF or surrogacy.
- Provide community support and ethical guidance rather than leaving couples isolated to market-driven options.
Use Targeted Laws To Curb Foreign Abuse
- Congress can target foreign actors by voiding surrogacy contracts between U.S. surrogates and nationals of certain countries of concern.
- Such laws address national-security incentives but do not regulate domestic surrogacy industry abuses.
