The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, February 20, 2026
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Feb 20, 2026 A critique of the claim that baby formula is the key to marriage equality, tracing formula’s history and cultural debates. Discussion of breastfeeding’s bonding effects and concerns about parental roles. Questions about contraception from a Christian perspective, including moral distinctions and a default openness to children. A moral response on whether men should donate reproductive cells outside marriage.
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Formula Framed As A Route To Equality
- Albert Mohler argues a New York Times piece claims baby formula enables 'equal parenting' by relieving mothers of breastfeeding duties.
- He warns this reasoning misunderstands biological differences and risks reengineering family roles away from creation order.
Breastfeeding’s Unique Parental Role
- Mohler acknowledges breastfeeding’s bonding and caregiving demands can sideline fathers in early parenting.
- He emphasizes fathers must develop distinct ways to bond and accept biological limitations.
Pregnancy And Nursing In Moral Context
- Mohler says complaints about nursing being an imposition must be taken in light of pregnancy’s even greater demands on women.
- He defends maternal nursing as part of a creation-ordered family role rather than an unfair burden to be eliminated.