This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 02:05)A Seismic Moment in U.S. History As Future Hangs in the Balance: The Rule of Law on Trial in New York and the Battle Over Wisconsin’s Supreme CourtThe Trump indictment and the rule of law on trial by WORLD Opinons (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (02:05 – 15:18)Parents Dare to Challenge Books? Librarians Complain About Parents Disrupting Moral RevolutionAttempts to Ban Books Doubled in 2022 by New York Times (Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris)Part III (15:18 – 21:08)The House of Representatives Isn’t Representative Enough?: Harvard Professor Makes Case for Expanding Representatives by the Thousands – Here’s Why It Won’t WorkThe House was supposed to grow with population. It didn’t. Let’s fix that. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)Just how big should the House be? Let’s do the math. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)How big should the House be? Here’s what readers suggested. by New York Times (Danielle Allen)Part IV (21:08 – 26:41)Will Legalized Gambling Take Over College Sports? Universities in Hot Water over Promotion of Sports Betting on CampusesFacing Criticism, a Gambling Company and a University End Their Deal by New York Times (Kevin Draper)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 13:38) ‘We Live in a Society of Unfiltered Liberalism, and It Functions Like a Religion’: The Battle of Our Modern Age, Transcendent Theology Squares Off Against SecularismThe Dangers of Liberalism and Why YU Should Change Its Charter by The Communicator (Rabbi Rafi Eis)Part II (13:38 – 17:16) Beaver Dams and the Glory of God: Farmers Lay Down Their Arms — And Dynamite —in the War Against Beavers After Realizing the Collective Good of Their WorkIt Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off. by New York Times (Catrin Einhorn)Part III (17:16 – 20:25) What Bible Verses Should Be the Basis of Law and Applicable to All People? What Commands are Applicable for Only Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (20:25 – 22:33) Do We Concede the Point to the LGBTQ Agenda If We Accept the Distinction Between “Biological Male” and “Male”? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (22:33 – 28:03) Do You Think That We Rely Too Much on the Simple Reading of the Text in our Bible Studies and Church Services? Should We Return to Dramatic Renditions of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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The Department of Justice Says It Will “Vigorously” Defend Religious Exemption for Christian Institutions, But What Is the Biden Administration Actually Up To?

THE INDEPENDENT (GINO SPOCCHIA)
Biden under fire for defending Christian schools in anti-LGBT+ case: ‘The government is aligning with hate’

SLATE (MARK JOSEPH STERN)
No, the Biden Administration Isn’t Betraying Its Support for LGBTQ Rights

PART 2
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The Global Effort to Remove Legal Obstacles to Abortion: Toxic Ideas Don’t Just Stay Local, They Go Global

THE GUARDIAN (LIZ FORD)
End all legal barriers to abortion, say leading European politicians

PART 3
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The Evidence of Liberal Religion and Comprehensive Secularism in Great Britain: Are Religious Brits Really in Favor of Euthanasia?

THE JEWISH CHRONICLE (NOA HOFFMAN)
Poll finds majority of religious Brits favour assisted dying – as rabbi leads new euthanasia alliance