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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

Update: 2024-10-18
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: 

  • Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical surrogacy practices.
  • The University of Michigan invests $250 million in DEI initiatives, but faces increased discord and skepticism over their effectiveness.
  • A new prenuptial agreement feature introduces embryo clauses, addressing legal issues in the event of divorce or death.
  • The Catholic Archdiocese of LA agrees to a record $880 million settlement with sex abuse victims, pushing total payouts above $1.5 billion.
  • Listener questions explore challenges of gender identity, relational dynamics, and the importance of seeing identity in Christ.

 

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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements

Sean McDowell, Scott Rae