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The Briefing 06-18-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:30:25 +0000

Media favors same-sex marriage by 5 to 1; Obama losing support, especially with young; Kentucky ground-zero for same-sex marriage debate; U.S. demographics rapidly changing - the Church must adapt; Why culture of death is losing the debate: the baby doesn't count

The Briefing 06-17-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:24 +0000

1) New President of Iran elected, but it’s not a Democracy most Americans would recognize Iranians elect moderate president, Associated Press (Ali Akbar Dareini and Brian Murphy) 2) The Nazi war criminal next door – how well do you know your neighbors? Shock lingers after Nazi unit leader found in US, Associated Press (David Rising, [...]

The Briefing 06-14-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:30:29 +0000

1) Praying for those impacted by the Colorado wildfires 2 dead as firefighters battle Colorado blaze, CNN (Ashley Fantz and Paul Vercammen) 2) Important ruling for human dignity: human genes cannot be patented or owned Justices Rule Human Genes Cannot be Patented, USA Today (Richard Wolf) 3) U.S. arming Syrian rebels Syria has Used Chemical Weapons [...]

The Briefing 06-13-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:30:26 +0000

1. Compensation and judge intervention are dangerous solutions to organ waiting lists Letting a child die for a voluntary ideal, USA Today (Sally Satel) 2. Senate will debate immigration reform, but most important debate is among the people Obama Back Bill to Overhaul Immigration as Debate is Set, New York Times (Mark Landler and Ashley [...]

The Briefing 06-12-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:30:41 +0000

1. Plan B contraceptive will now be available over-the-counter to girls of any age Feds: Morning-after pill appeal officially on hold, Associated Press (Tom Hays) Obama to End Effort to Restrict Morning-After Pill, New York Times (Michael D. Shear and Pam Belluck) 2. President Obama’s handling of recent controversies reveal his paradoxes…and ours NSA Flap [...]

The Briefing 06-11-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:30:50 +0000

1. Karpen’s clinic in Houston a reminder that every abortion clinic is a house of horrors Anti-abortion group targets doctor, some call it witch hunt, Houston Chronicle (Mike Tolson) 2. Unborn face the danger of geography: Governor Cuomo acts to protect late-term abortion Cuomo’s Proposal Aims to Protect Late-Term Abortion Access in NY, Pew Forum [...]

The Briefing 06-10-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:30:18 +0000

1. Judge’s intervention in organ transplant raises even more ethical problems Judge’s ruling challenges US transplant system, Associated Press (Lauran Neergaard) 2. Responding to the surveillance state: What do American’s want? NSA revelations force question: What do we want?, Associated Press (Adam Geller) Your Smartphone Is Watching You, New York Times (Ross Douthat) 3. As [...]

The Briefing 06-07-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:30:17 +0000

1) Surveillance state revelations force Americans to ask what it means to live in a Democracy U.S. Is Secretly Collecting Records of Verizon Calls, New York Times (Charlie Savage and Edward Wyatt) NSA collecting phone records of millions of Verizon customers daily, The Guardian (Glenn Greenwald) U.S. intelligence mining data from nine U.S. Internet companies [...]

The Briefing 06-06-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:30:40 +0000

1) Recent trials a horrible reminder of murderous humanity Soldier charged in Afghan massacre: ‘Not a good reason in this world’ for what he did, Washington Post (Associated Press) Fort Hood Suspect Says Rampage Was to Defend Afghan Taliban Leaders, New York Times (Manny Fernandez) 2) House of Lords debates same-sex marriage: will Christians be [...]

The Briefing 06-05-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:30:36 +0000

1) Manning and Holmes trials reveal difficulty of achieving perfect justice in imperfect world Judge allows plea of not guilty by insanity for James Holmes, Los Angeles Times (Jenny Deam and Michael Muskal) Suspect in Colorado Movie Killings Enters Insantiy Plea, New York Times (Jack Healy) 2) Obama’s dual priorities of homosexual normalization and freedom for [...]

The Briefing 06-04-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:30:53 +0000

1) DNA ruling demonstrates limitations of traditional liberal/conservative divide Justices Allow Police to Take DNA Samples After Arrests, New York Times (Adam Liptak) 2) Americans confused and divided over trusting the government Is rage against IRS wasted emotion? USA Today (Don Campbell) 3) Senate’s last surviving veteran of World War II dies Lautenberg leaves tricky [...]

The Briefing 06-03-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:30:05 +0000

1) Tornadoes and wildfires threaten as we remember the grace and mercy of an omnipotent God ‘Unpredictable’ storm in Oklahoma turned on three chasers, CNN (Jake Carpenter and Catherine E. Shoichet) Tornado kills ‘Storm Chasers” Carl Young, Tim and Paul Samaras, Los Angeles Times (Meredith Blake) Death toll rises to 13 in Oklahoma storms, Los [...]

The Briefing 05-31-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:30:53 +0000

1. 3/4 of Americans say religion is losing its influence Poll: America losing it’s religion, CNN Belief Blog (Dan Merica) Most Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in U.S., Gallup (Frank Newport) 2. Is belief really less important than faith? Belief Is the Least Part of Faith, The New York Times (T. M. Luhrmann) An [...]

The Briefing 05-30-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:30:15 +0000

1. Women are now the primary breadwinners in 4 out of 10 families Nearly 40 percent of mothers are now the family breadwinners, report says, The Washington Post (Brigid Schulte) 2. Young adults delaying marriage due to student loan debt Will you marry me (and my student loan debt)?, USA Today (Susan Tompor) 3. Church [...]

The Briefing 05-29-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:30:44 +0000

1) Celebrating the child rescued in China, but what of the child whose cries are never heard? China’s Baby 59 left in sewage pipe evokes mass sympathy and anger, The Guardian (Tania Branigan) 2) Shocking moral equivalence made between abortion and marriage A proposal for moms-to-be (like abortion rules, it’s for their own good) Washington [...]

The Briefing 05-28-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:30:59 +0000

1) Boy Scouts widely criticized for new policy not going far enough Boy Scout anti-gay movement to meet in Louisville, Courier-Journal (Andrew Wolfson) Kentucky church is dropping its scouting program, USA Today (Mark Boxley) Scouting’s Move Toward Equality, New York Times (Editorial) Scout’s Dishonor, Slate (Nathaniel Frank) 2) The real problem with the Boy Scouts: [...]

The Briefing 05-24-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

1) Boy Scouts to admit openly gay members Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members, New York Times (Erik Eckholm) Boy Scouts president: Let in gay boys, USA Today (Wayne Perry) Boy Scouts at the Brink — The Moment of Decision Arrives, AlbertMohler.com (Dr. Albert Mohler) Fifty U.S. Religious Leaders Ask Boy Scouts [...]

The Briefing 05-23-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:36 +0000

1) Terror in London and Orlando further reveal new face of terror ‘Barbaric Attack’ in London Prompts Meeting on Terror, New York Times (Stephen Castle) The Woolwich ‘Beheading’ Is Straight Out of Al-Qaeda’s Terror Manual The Telegraph (Con Coughlin) Man Linked to Boston Suspect Killed by FBI USA Today (Kevin Johnson) 2) Worldview revealing argument that humans [...]

The Briefing 05-22-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:38 +0000

1. The “Storm of Storms” raises many important worldview questions. Christians should be prepared to give an answer. Crews Search for Survivors in Oklahoma, New York Times (John Eligon, Manny Fernandez) Children survive Oklahoma tornado in elementary school bathroom, Washington Post (Lenny Bernstein) The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil, AlbertMohler.com (Dr. Albert [...]

The Briefing 05-21-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:26 +0000

Yesterday, Dr. Mohler recorded a Special Edition of The Briefing in light of the tragedy in Moore Oklahoma. Please be sure to listen to that episode in addition to our regularly scheduled Briefing, outlined below. 1. Legalized assisted suicide in Vermont and the unbiblical drive for human autonomy Vermont governor signs end-of-life bill, USA Today (Terri Hallenbeck) [...]

The Briefing Special Edition: Moore Oklahoma

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:15 +0000

What is the proper Christian response to the tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma? How do we understand the difference between moral and natural evil? What are the answers to theological difficulties raised by a horrible tragedy like this? Dr. Mohler addresses each of these questions and many more in this Special Edition of The Briefing. Two-mile-wide [...]

The Briefing 05-20-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:59 +0000

1. Historic week for Boy Scouts: decision will send far-reaching cultural signal Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent, Associated Press (David Crary) 2. Push to legalize gay marriage tests the limit of government Hollande Signs French Gay Marriage Law, New York Times (Steven Erlanger) Cameron facing Commons defeat over gay marriage plans, [...]

The Briefing 05-17-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:20 +0000

1. Rapid pace of secularization and rise of Islam in Great Britain Christianity declining 50pc faster than thought – as one in 10 under-25s is a Muslim, The Telegraph (John Bingham)What Does the Census Tell Us about Religion in 2011? The Office for National Statistics2. Another step forward in human cloning raises more ethical problems Cloning [...]

The Briefing 05-16-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:37 +0000

1. Controversies embroil President Obama and threaten his agenda Controversies Threaten President’s Agenda, Wall Street Journal (Peter Nicholas and Janet Hook) A Brief History of IRS Political Targeting, Wall Street Journal (James Bovard) 2. The threat of same-sex marriage to religious groups Gay Marriage in Minnesota, Wall Street Journal (Matthew Payne) Brazilian Court Council Removes [...]

The Briefing 05-15-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:39 +0000

1. Gosnell’s America – He is not the only one with blood on his hands Abortion stigma created Gosnell, USA Today (Vicki Saporta)Harry Reid: Kermit Gosnell proves need for legal abortion, Politico (Ginger Gibson) Kermit Gosnell’s America — What His Trial Really Reveals, AlbertMohler.com 2. The dramatic effect of worldview on when, and how, to [...]

The Briefing 05-14-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:03 +0000

1. Gosnell Murder Conviction – the atrocity, not of just one clinic, but of abortion everywhere Jury Convicts Abortion Provider Kermit Gosnell of Murder, The Washington Post (Brady Dennis) Philadelphia Abortion Doctor Gosnell Convicted of Murder, The Wall Street Journal, (Peter Loftus) Three Takeaways from the Kermit Gosnell Trial, Time (Kate Pickert and Adam Sorensen) [...]

The Briefing 05-13-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:11 +0000

1. Federal judge continues to defend Plan B access without restriction, prescription, or supervision Judge again rejects limits on emergency contraception, Los Angeles Times (Monte Morin)Judge Refuses to Drop His Order Allowing Morning-After Pill for All Ages, New York Times (Michael D Shear) Sneering at Parents, Hiding Behind “Science” — The Emergency Contraception Controversy, AlbertMohler.com [...]

The Briefing 05-10-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

1. Hiding behind “Science” – The Emergency Contraception Controversy Sneering at Parents, Hiding Behind “Science” — The Emergency Contraception Controversy, AlbertMohler.com (Dr. Albert Mohler)Prude or prudent? The debate over access to Plan B, Washington Post (Kathleen Parker)Teen pregnancy app promoted by NYC health officials, NewsDay (The Associated Press) 2. Mark Sanford’s morality tale – The small [...]

The Briefing 05-09-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:30:22 +0000

1. Another New England state legalizes gay marriage – a reminder of the difference geography makes Delaware, Continuing a Trend, Becomes the 11th State to Allow Same-Sex Unions, The New York Times (Erik Eckholm)The Middle Man, The New Yorker (Ryan Lizza) 2. The morality tale of Mark Sanford’s election How Mark Sanford Won, The Washington [...]

The Briefing 05-08-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:30:26 +0000

1. Relief in Cleveland reminder of global sex slavery problem Three Women Reunited with Families After Years of Captivity CNN (Michael Pearson and Martin Savidge) Reports of sexual abuse, beatings inside the Cleveland house, USA Today (Yamiche Alcindor and Doug Stanglin) 2. “Walk-away” moms seem unnatural because it is unnatural Why There Are More Walk-Away Moms, CNN [...]

The Briefing 05-07-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:30:06 +0000

1. The new reality of terror: homemade and homegrown A Homemade Style of Terror: Jihadists Push New Tactics, New York Times (Scott Shane) 2. There is a fix for the brain altering effects of pornography: stop viewing porn Online Pornography’s Effects, and a New Way to Fight Them, Wall Street Journal (Holly Finn) Hijacking the [...]

The Briefing 05-06-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:52 +0000

1. Undistilled arrogance and horrible confusion defending unrestricted access to Plan B pill Putting Politics Ahead of Science, New York Times (Editorial) U.S. to Defend Age Limits on Morning-After Pill Sales, New York Times (Pam Belluck and Michael D Shear) Prude or prudent? The debate over access to Plan B, Washington Post (Kathleen Parker) 2. [...]

The Briefing 05-03-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:32 +0000

1. More people die from suicide than car accidents Suicide Rate Rise Sharply in US, New York Times (Tara Parker-Pope) 2. Sharp rise in single motherhood recognizes statistics, but ignores morality Single motherhood in U.S. increases sharply, Washington Post (Carol Morello) 3. Tragic shooting raises difficult questions about gun control and moral responsibility 5-year-old Kentucky [...]

The Briefing 05-02-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:30:56 +0000

1. In Boston, the gift of friendship turning toxic and dangerous U.S. Detains 3 in Connection with Boston Bombings, New York Times (Katharine Q. Seelye, et al) 2. Obama Administration appealing Morning-After Pill ruling U.S. Will Appeal Order on Morning-After Pill, New York Times (Pam Belluck) 3. Civil Unions in Colorado imply less and require [...]

The Briefing 05-01-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:30:37 +0000

1. In the War Over Christianity, Orthodoxy Is Winning Viewpoint: In the War Over Christianity, Orthodoxy Is Winning, Time (Mary Eberstadt) 2. Sexual Messaging and Next-Day Birth Control Conservative Sex Obsession Hurts Both Boys and Girls, Slate (Amanda Marcotte) Drug Agency Lowers Age For Next-Day Birth Control, New York Times (Pam Belluck) 3. The Widespread [...]

The Briefing 04-30-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:05 +0000

1. Overwhelming celebration of homosexuality and marginalization of all who disagree Why NBA center Jason Collins is coming out now, Sports Illustrated (Jason Collins with Franz Lidz) ESPN’s Chris Broussard clarifies his views on Jason Collins, Yahoo Sports (Kelly Dwyer) Gay rights groups want Pastor Greg Laurie disinvited from Capitol, Associated Press Carson cancels [...]

The Briefing 04-29-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:25 +0000

1. Obama Expresses Undilitued Solidarity with Planned Parenthood Birthright: What’s next for Planned Parenthood? The New Yorker (Jill Lepore) Obama All In On Abortion: Defends Government Funding to Planned Parenthood The Washington Times (Dave Boyer) 2. Boston Suspects’ Mother Shares Doubt over Marathon Bombings Bombing suspects’ mother says her faith deepened, USA Today (AP) Russia [...]

The Briefing 04-26-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:30:49 +0000

1. Finding our sense of place in the nation’s history Convergence of Presidents at Bush Library Dedication, New York Times (Peter Baker)2. Obama to address Planned Parenthood Obama’s Planned Parenthood speech delayed to Friday, USA Today (David Jackson) 3. Boston bombers were headed for Times Square Boston Bombing Suspects Talked of Times Square as Next [...]

The Briefing 04-25-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

1. Worldview Matters: the influence of Islam and local mosques on bombing suspects Mosque that Boston suspects attended has radical ties, USA Today (Oren Dorell)2. Bombing suspect re-awakens debate regarding death penalty and justice Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should not face the death penalty, even for a capital crime, The Guardian (Alan Dershowitz) 3. Canadian plot a [...]

The Briefing 04-24-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:41 +0000

1. After a divided France legalizes same-sex marriage, opponents called “homophobic” and “extreme right” France Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, New York Times (Scott Sayare) French Parliament Approves Gay Marriage Law, Reuters (Nicholas Vinocur) 2. Two children die after parents refuse medical care on religious grounds. Is modern medicine contrary to faith? Second Child of PA Couple [...]

The Briefing 04-23-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:27 +0000

1. Boston suspect charged. Now we begin to ask why. Bomb Suspect Is Charged and Could Face the Death Penalty, New York Times (Richard A Oppel Jr, Michael Cooper, and William K Rashbaum)The Roots of Chechen Rage, Foreign Policy (Oliver Bullough) 2. What is the role of islam in Boston bombing? After Boston Bombing, Fears [...]

The Briefing 04-22-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:30:15 +0000

1. The Boston Bombing, the responsibility of government, and the challenge of honesty Suspects seemed set for attacks beyond Boston, New York Times (Eric Schmitt and Michael S. Schmidt)2. Boy Scout’s untenable compromise pleases no one Not impressed by Boy Scouts’ plan on gays, Washington Post (Jonathan Capehart) Boy Scouts propose to lift gay ban [...]

The Briefing 04-19-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:31 +0000

1. Recent tragedies a poignant reminder of life in a fallen world Battered Town Seeks Missing After Blast Kills at Least 5, New York Times (Manny Fernandez and John Schwartz)F.B.I. Releases Images of Two Suspects in Boston Attack, New York Times (Katharine Q Seelye and Michael Cooper) Miss. man denies mailing suspected ricin, USA Today [...]

The Briefing 04-18-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:30:27 +0000

1. While technology has revolutionized Boston investigation, morality remains unchanged Investigators Say Video Points to Boston Bomb Suspect, New York Times (Katharine Q Seeley and Michael Cooper)2. Recent evil in the news reminds us of the evil in all of us Is Man Inherently Good or Evil, CNN (Will Cain) 3. Same-sex marriage legalized internationally [...]

The Briefing 04-17-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:30:34 +0000

1. Boston Bombing reminds us that evil is real, but not rational Bomb Details Emerge in Boston Case, New York Times (Katharine Q Seelye and Michael Cooper)2. Consumer rationality: we prefer the experience of a good deal over an actual good deal Sometimes, We Want Prices to Fool Us, New York Times (Stephanie Clifford) 3. [...]

The Briefing 04-16-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:30:51 +0000

1. The Boston Marathon Bombing and the Christian worldview Boston Marathon Blasts Kill 2, Police Say, New York Times (John Eligon and Ken Belson)2. Recent educational controversies reveal incongruity of modern conscience Students Told to Take Viewpoint of the Nazis, New York Times (Jesse McKinley) FAU puts ‘stomp Jesus’ instructor on paid leave, Sun Sentinel [...]

The Briefing 04-15-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:30:30 +0000

1. The Gosnell trial reveals our cultural bias, as well as our personal worldview Teen intern at Gosnell clinic recalls hearing aborted fetus ‘screeching’ Philadelphia Inquirer (Joseph A. Slobodzian)Philly Abortion Clinic Workers Saw few Options, Associated Press (MaryClaire Dale) Why I Didn’t Write About Gosnell’s Trial–And Why I Should Have, The Daily Beast (Megan McArdle) [...]

The Briefing 04-12-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:19 +0000

1. Shocking “house of horrors” trial is a display of what happens inside every abortion clinic Newtown In The Clinic: Media Ignore The Gosnell Trial, Investor’s Business Daily (Editorial)Philadelphia abortion clinic horror, USA Today (Kirsten Powers) 2. Crimes against humanity must not go unpunished, even 70 years later Nearly 70 Years Later, a New Round of [...]

The Briefing 04-11-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:30:57 +0000

Story 1 – The new arguments for gay marriage - now conservative and good for kids? A Conservative Case for Gay Marriage, Wall Street Journal (Bret Stephens) About the Children, New York Times (Bill Keller) Marriage: evolution truly in the making, Financial Times (Matthew Garrahan) Story 2 – Massive diagnoses of ADHD – is it [...]

The Briefing 04-10-13

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:30:48 +0000

Story 1 – Various Perspectives on Margaret Thatcher’s Life and Legacy The Vigorous Virtues, The New York Times (David Brooks) The World-Changing Margaret Thatcher, Wall Street Journal (Paul Johnson) The Genius of Thatcherism Will Endure, Wall Street Journal (Andrew Roberts) Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies, Wall Street Journal (Alistair McDonald) Story 2 – [...]