This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 14:05)Is This About Free Speech or Serious Crimes? Arrest of Eccentric Telegram Founder in France Raises Major IssuesA Russian Elon Musk with 100 biological children: Meet Pavel Durov by CNN (Joshua Berlinger and Anna Chernova)How Telegram’s Founder Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man by The New York Times (Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano)Part II (14:05 – 22:12)You Love Your Animals More Than Your Kids? Horrible Worldview Confusion Now Packaged as EntertainmentWhen Your Child Is an Animal by The New York Times (Amanda Hess)Is My Cat a Prisoner? And Other Ethical Questions About Our Pets. by The New Yorker (The Editors)Part III (22:12 – 24:56)Fox Hunting is a Religion in the UK? In a Secular Age, Definition of Religion Hard to SustainSign 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 – 10:41)Amendment 2 Brings an Urgent Vote for Life to Kentucky Ballots — We are About to Find Out How Serious Kentuckians are About the Sanctity and Dignity of Human LifeOn Election Day, You’ll Decide Whether to ban Abortion in Kentucky. Here’s What to Know by Courier Journal (Deborah Yetter)Part II (10:41 – 15:03)The Warnings about Hurricane Ian were Justified and Horrifyingly Actualized: A Call to Prayer for FloridaPart III (15:03 – 21:35)Can You Explain the Schisms We See Between Conservatives Right Now? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:35 – 23:39)How Can I Be a Responsible Voter? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:39 – 28:33)What is our Soul? And How Do We Love God with All of Our Soul?— Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener 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.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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The Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Boston Marathon Bomber, But Still Says it Will Stop Federal Executions? Sometimes, Irony Reveals the Truth

NEW YORK TIMES (ADAM LIPTAK)
Supreme Court Seems Ready to Restore Death Sentence for Boston Marathon Bomber

NEW YORK TIMES (NICK MADIGAN, MICHAEL LEVENSON AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS)
Parkland School Shooting Suspect to Plead Guilty

PART 2
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What Is Behind The Death Penalty? At the Most Foundational Level Is The Imago Dei, Justice, and the Value of Human Life

PART 3
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His Battles Are Over: The Complicated Life and Legacy Of General Colin Powell As Military Leader And Secretary Of State

WASHINGTON POST (BRADLEY GRAHAM)
Colin L. Powell, Former Secretary of State and Military Leader, Dies at 84