About this episode
Today we're demolishing the myth of overpopulation, the basis for the "anti-natalist" movement that says that people shouldn't have kids for the good of humanity. We look at the history of this worldview and why people are so convinced that overpopulation is a serious threat to humanity. This type of thinking has wound its way through some of the worst ideologies in history, from actual white supremacists in America to the Nazis and then to Planned Parenthood. However, the threat of overpopulation is far from fact; it's just a theory that has already been debunked by history. Nevertheless, this theory has taken hold of many people, inspiring them to view children and family negatively. Many of the most influential and wealthy people in the world think this way too, and they're moving mountains of money to organizations that match their ideology. But, as we'll discuss and back up with biblical and historical evidence, having kids is a credit to the world, not a debit. Note: Thomas Malthus’s name is pronounced Malth-us, not Malth-e-us. --- Today's Sponsors: Reliefband is 100% drug-free, non-drowsy & provides all-natural, long-lasting relief of nausea — with zero side effects! It's a great gift any time of the year. Go to Reliefband.com & use promo code 'ALLIE' for 20% off plus free shipping & a no-questions-asked 30-day money back guarantee. GuitarSuccess4U is a unique, online monthly membership that allows you to learn at your own pace from home, alongside a community of guitarists including: worship leaders, hobbyists, retirees, stay-at-home moms & more — all for just $29/month! Go to GuitarSuccess4U.com to start your guitar journey. Good Ranchers is giving away 40 free chicken breasts to every order that uses the code 'ALLIE'! That's a $150 value for free! Kick the New Year off right with a box of 100% American, 110% delicious chicken, beef, & seafood. Go to GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE to place your order & remember to use promo code 'ALLIE' to have 40 chicken breasts added to your order for free! --- Show Links: Margaret Sanger's letter to Clarence Gamble (1939): https://bit.ly/3nyV1rS Our World in Data: "World Population Living in Extreme Poverty, World, 1820 to 2015" https://bit.ly/3rnzt2c Our World in Data: "World Population Growth" https://bit.ly/3tDIuHf LIfeNews.com: "Warren Buffett Has Donated $4 Billion to Pro-Abortion Groups, Enough to Kill 8 Million Babies" https://bit.ly/3FIRqNU --- Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep 470: BlackRock, Bill Gates & the Great Reset | Guest: Justin Haskins https://apple.co/33pauUz Ep 545: A Call to Courage in an Age of Liars, Cowards & Fools https://apple.co/33vaYbE --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices