Why the Religious Right’s Obsession with Reproduction is Misguided The religious right loves to shame people who choose not to have children, but let’s break down what’s really behind their concern. Globally, 75-85% of humans reproduce at least once, but in developed nations, those numbers are lower because many prioritize personal goals, careers, or simply choose to be childfree. When conservatives talk about declining birth rates, it’s less about concern for humanity and more about the fact that their people aren’t reproducing enough to maintain their ideological influence. But here’s where the hypocrisy is truly staggering. If they genuinely followed the teachings of their own faith-like the first book of the Bible, which calls for stewardship of the Earth-their focus would be completely different. Instead of shaming individuals for who...