This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 15:39)Can a Christian Be Scotland’s First Minister (Prime Minister)? The Controversy Over Kate Forbes Reveals the Victory of SecularismWhoever leads Scotland next, it can’t be Kate by The Times of London (Kenny Farquharson)Part II (15:39 – 18:38)No, Religious Belief and Political Beliefs Cannot Be Separated: Secularists Demand Impossible Task of Casting Theological Beliefs From the Public SquarePart III (18:38 – 26:00)‘I Had No Idea Within Less Than 3 Minutes I Would Be in Handcuffs’: Faculty Backing Campus Protests Face Reality … a Bit Too LateFor college faculty, supporting protesters is a new job — and risk by The Washington Post (Kyle Melnick and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel)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 – 11:48)When Doctrine Collides With Politicians—California Seems to Be Ground ZeroPart II (11:48 – 20:34)Blasphemy on a Billboard: Governor Gavin Newsom Manages to Reach a New LowAn Open Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom by Grace Community Church (John MacArthur)Part III (20:34 – 25:19)‘Please Respond to the Gospel, Turn to Christ, and Use Your Office to Advance the Cause of Righteousness Instead of Undermining It’: Pastor John MacArthur’s Message to California Governor NewsomSign 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.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
(0:0 – 9:32):
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There Must Be no Confusion Between The Gospel And Dark Spiritual Forces: Christian Considerations For Halloween

PART 2
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So Your Son Wants to Be a Princess? A Halloween Opportunity The Gender Revolutionaries Cannot Miss

USA TODAY (LISA KENNEY)
What To Do When Your Son Wants To Be A Princess for Halloween. (Hint: Have Fun!)

PART 3
(16:14 – 21:0):
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How Should Christians Think About Eating Meat? — Dr. Mohler Responds To Letters From Listeners Of The Briefing

PART 4
(21:1 – 22:45):
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Should Christians Expect Life Outside Of Earth In The Cosmos? — Dr. Mohler Responds To Letters From Listeners Of The Briefing

PART 5
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Why Was the Death Sentence For the Boston Marathon Bomber Argued at the Supreme Court? — Dr. Mohler Responds To Letters From Listeners Of The Briefing