America's Declining Birth Rate Is Troubling

Walker and Tim Wildmon discuss an alarming statistic: America's birth rate has dipped below 2%. What does that mean? What is a "birth rate"? Why does it even matter?

The conversation begins with an exploration of the factors contributing to this decline. One of the primary reasons identified is the decrease in marriage rates. Fewer people are choosing to marry, and those who do often wait until later in life to tie the knot. This shift in societal norms has a direct impact on family size, as couples tend to have fewer children when they marry later.

Financial pressures also play a critical role in this demographic shift. The modern world presents challenges that previous generations did not face, making it more difficult for young couples to feel secure enough to start families. Additionally, the availability of birth control and the reality of abortion have further complicated the landscape of family planning.

Click on the video below for an important discussion wherein we are reminded of the biblical principle to "be fruitful and multiply."