This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 – 14:57)
The Papal Confusions: Pope Francis Makes False Distinction Between Pastoral Ministry and Church Doctrine
- Vatican Says Transgender People May Be Baptized by Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)
- Pope suggests Catholic Church could bless same-sex couples by BBC News (Aleem Maqbool and Christy Cooney)
- Vatican Says Transgender People Can Be Baptized and Become Godparents by New York Times (Jason Horowitz, Elisabetta Povoledo and Ruth Graham)
Part II (14:57 – 19:27)
How Will the Progressivism of Pope Francis Influence Broader Culture? How Will Conservative Catholics Respond? What Does All This Mean for Evangelical Protestants?
Part III (19:27 – 25:06)
A Concession to Political Reality, and More? Senator Joe Manchin Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection to US Senate from West Virginia
- Should Joe Manchin Run for President? by New York Times (Ross Douthat)
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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A Milestone in the Battle for Life: Supreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Law to Go Into EffectCNN (KATE SULLIVAN)
Biden Blasts Texas' 6-Week Abortion Ban as 'Extreme' and Violation of a Constitutional RightPART 2
(8:33 – 13:32):
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Elections Have Consequences — and the Supreme Court is One of Those ConsequencesPART 3
(13:33 – 18:50):
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China Says “America Myth Down.” President Biden Says “Incredibly Successful.” Continued Humiliation After Afghanistan EvacuationWALL STREET JOURNAL (YAROSLAV TROFIMOV AND JEREMY PAGE)
In Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. Reshuffles Global Power RelationsPART 4
(18:51 – 23:34):
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Actor Ed Asner, a Paragon of Liberalism in Hollywood, Dies at 91NEW YORK TIMES (ANITA GATES)
Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Lou Grant’ and ‘Up,’ Dies at 91 -
Thursday, September 2, 2021
DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
(0:0 – 8:32):
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A Milestone in the Battle for Life: Supreme Court Allows Texas Abortion Law to Go Into EffectCNN (KATE SULLIVAN)
Biden Blasts Texas' 6-Week Abortion Ban as 'Extreme' and Violation of a Constitutional RightPART 2
(8:33 – 13:32):
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Elections Have Consequences — and the Supreme Court is One of Those ConsequencesPART 3
(13:33 – 18:50):
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China Says “America Myth Down.” President Biden Says “Incredibly Successful.” Continued Humiliation After Afghanistan EvacuationWALL STREET JOURNAL (YAROSLAV TROFIMOV AND JEREMY PAGE)
In Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. Reshuffles Global Power RelationsPART 4
(18:51 – 23:34):
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Actor Ed Asner, a Paragon of Liberalism in Hollywood, Dies at 91NEW YORK TIMES (ANITA GATES)
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 10:41) Big Question Now More Urgent: How Long Will Christians Let Their Children Stay in Public Schools?School Is for Everyone by New York Times (Anya Kamenetz)Part II (10:41 – 19:48) How Long Before Your School Defies Creation With New Pronoun Rules? Big Developments as the Sexual Revolution Comes to a School Near YouPart III (19:48 – 25:20) The Public School Idea in America: How Did it Happen? Who Was Driving It? Sign 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.
