The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, March 20, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026 A sharp look at Planned Parenthood’s new cosmetic services and the rhetoric of ‘bodily autonomy.’ Brief answers about why conspiracy theories spread and how to judge them. Exploration of anti-Semitic conspiracy origins and how to think biblically about Israel. A discussion on whether a church should allow a homosexual couple to participate in a baby dedication.
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Planned Parenthood Turns To Botox For Revenue
- Planned Parenthood is diversifying into cosmetic procedures like Botox to replace lost abortion revenue.
- Albert Mohler cites a New York Times/Wall Street Journal report and quotes Dr Laura Dalton linking aesthetics to Planned Parenthood's claim of bodily autonomy.
Distinguishing Restorative Medicine From Cosmetic Aesthetics
- Mohler contrasts restorative medicine with cosmetic aesthetic procedures, arguing the latter are primarily for sexualized presentation, not medical necessity.
- He explains restorative care (e.g., burn reconstruction) is morally different from elective cosmetic enhancements like larger lips.
Bodily Autonomy As A Dominant Secular Idol
- Mohler identifies 'personal bodily autonomy' as a central secular idol driving abortion and cosmetic procedures.
- He quotes Dr Laura Dalton's phrasing and links bodily autonomy to the logic that one may decide to change or end life within their body.