This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 09:37) Did Pope Francis Really Give Blessing to Same-Sex Couples? The Complicated Disaster of the News Coming Out of the VaticanWhat ‘Fiducia supplicans’ declares about papal power by The Pillar (Edward Condon)Part II (09:37 – 16:56) Progressing the Sexual Revolution By a Wink: The Strategy of Pope Francis to Blur the Lines of “Union” Ceremonies with WeddingsVatican Issues Guidelines for Same-Sex Blessings by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples by New York Times (Jason Horowitz)Part III (16:56 – 20:40) Sacramentalizing Sodomy: The Bottom Line of the Roman Catholic Church’s Blessing of Same-Sex UnionsPart IV (20:40 – 26:15) The Political Effect of Sacramentalized Sodomy: How the Vatican’s Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Will Impact Faithful Protestant Christians Across the GlobeSign 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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One of the Major Moral Decision Points in US History as Pro-Choice and Pro-Life Forces War Over Constitutionality and Public Policy of Laws on Abortion

PART 2
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“I Do Not Want to Impose My Religious Beliefs Upon Others” to Pro-Abortion Rights Champion in Chief: History of Joe Biden’s Abortion Views Tells a Tragic Story — And Here is a Timeline

CNN (KATE SULLIVAN)
Biden Says Texas' Anti-Abortion Law is 'Almost Un-American' and 'Sort of Creates a Vigilante System'

AMERICA MAGAZINE (ZAC DAVIS)
Vice President Biden's Comments About Abortion in America Interview Kick Off New Conversations

PART 3
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“When Does Human Life Begin?”: Our Answer to That Fundamental and Unavoidable Question Will Determine Our Policy, Our Politics, and Most Importantly, Our Moral Principles

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 11:32)Mothers Endangering Their Daughters? Front Page Report from The New York Times Reveals Dangers of Predators on Social MediaA Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men by The New York Times (Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller)Part II (11:32 – 13:18)When Did God Build Heaven? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 3-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (13:18 – 14:42)If We Are So Sinful, Why Does God Love Us? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (14:42 – 17:14)Am I Called to Celibacy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (17:14 – 19:42)Is It Wrong Not to Implant Frozen Embryos That Are Not Viable for Pregnancy? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:42 – 23:12)What Are Your Thoughts on Sperm Donation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (23:12 – 26:19)As a Wedding Photographer, What is the Moral Dimension Behind How I Choose Which Weddings to Shoot? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign 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.