Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | The Catholic Fertility Crisis: Do They Only Have Two Generations Left?! @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
In this eye-opening video, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the startling fertility decline within the Catholic Church, both in the United States and globally. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data and demographic trends, they uncover the shocking reality that Catholic fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels, and even devout Catholics are using contraception and obtaining abortions at rates similar to non-religious individuals. The couple explores the potential causes of this phenomenon, including delayed marriage, the influence of the urban monoculture, and the disconnect between the Church's teachings and the behavior of its adherents. They also discuss the theological debate surrounding the beginning of life and the impact of the celibate priesthood on the Church's ability to provide relevant guidance on relationships and family formation. Throughout the video, Malcolm and Simone offer thought-provoking insights and propose potential solutions to revitalize the Catholic Church and ensure its survival in the face of this fertility crisis.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 The declining fertility rates of Catholics in the United States and Europe
03:45 Survey data on Catholic use of contraception and abortion
07:14 The impact of church attendance and religiosity on fertility and contraceptive use
10:02 The link between restrictive abortion policies and low fertility rates
11:35 Historical changes in Catholic fertility and the influence of Pope Pius IX
14:41 Potential reasons for delayed marriage among Catholics
18:14 The role of the Catholic Church's bureaucracy and the celibate priesthood
21:08 Suggestions for revitalizing the Catholic Church and its theology
24:16 The importance of cultural sovereignty and solving internal problems
26:31 Theological arguments against the belief that life begins at conception
28:16 The potential for high-fertility Catholic communities to save the Church
30:41 Conclusion and final thoughts
In this eye-opening video, Malcolm and Simone Collins delve into the startling fertility decline within the Catholic Church, both in the United States and globally. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data and demographic trends, they uncover the shocking reality that Catholic fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels, and even devout Catholics are using contraception and obtaining abortions at rates similar to non-religious individuals. The couple explores the potential causes of this phenomenon, including delayed marriage, the influence of the urban monoculture, and the disconnect between the Church's teachings and the behavior of its adherents. They also discuss the theological debate surrounding the beginning of life and the impact of the celibate priesthood on the Church's ability to provide relevant guidance on relationships and family formation. Throughout the video, Malcolm and Simone offer thought-provoking insights and propose potential solutions to revitalize the Catholic Church and ensure its survival in the face of this fertility crisis.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 The declining fertility rates of Catholics in the United States and Europe
03:45 Survey data on Catholic use of contraception and abortion
07:14 The impact of church attendance and religiosity on fertility and contraceptive use
10:02 The link between restrictive abortion policies and low fertility rates
11:35 Historical changes in Catholic fertility and the influence of Pope Pius IX
14:41 Potential reasons for delayed marriage among Catholics
18:14 The role of the Catholic Church's bureaucracy and the celibate priesthood
21:08 Suggestions for revitalizing the Catholic Church and its theology
24:16 The importance of cultural sovereignty and solving internal problems
26:31 Theological arguments against the belief that life begins at conception
28:16 The potential for high-fertility Catholic communities to save the Church
30:41 Conclusion and final thoughts
