R. Albert Mohler Jr.'s Blog, page 104

Sir, you are not a conservative

Writing about his intellectual pilgrimage, New York Times columnist David Brooks once described himself in the 1980s like this: "What followed over the next decade was a journey from one conservative institution to another, as I tried to figure out exactly what kind of conservative I was."... The post Sir, you are not a conservative appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Yesterday was D-Day against abortion in America

"Roe versus Wade and Planned Parenthood versus Casey haunt our country." Those were the opening words of the oral argument presented by Mississippi's solicitor general, Scott G. Stewart, as he stood before the Supreme Court of the United States yesterday. Like the lancing of a horrible wound, the truth of those words set loose a torrent of sustaine... The post Yesterday was D-Day against abortion in America appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Now thank we all our God

Martin Rinkart was a pastor during the Lutheran Reformation, and his arrival as minister in the Saxon town of Eilenburg came as the Thirty Years War was ravaging Europe. The merciless war was no stranger to his town or to his church members, and the town walls of Eilenburg were seen as a refuge by many seeking protection from war and persecution. B... The post Now thank we all our God appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Will the last conservative please turn out the lights?

Fox News reported the story as if it made perfect sense-just a routine news account of a political happening. But this political event was actually a moral earthquake disguised as a social celebration. The festivities were held at Mar-a-Lago and among the "high-profile group of attendees" were none other than former President Donald Trump and forme... The post Will the last conservative please turn out the lights? appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Is the pope Catholic?

As President Joe Biden's 85-car motorcade made its way to the Vatican last Friday, the stage was set for an epic public relations event. The media gushed that the world's two most famous Catholics would be meeting in a much-anticipated spectacle, but reporters were highly peeved that the Vatican refused to share video of the entire event. The Vatic... The post Is the pope Catholic? appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

The death penalty and the American conscience

The death penalty is back in the headlines and back before the Supreme Court. It is the issue that erupts again and again, revealing a basic moral fault line that runs right through the American people-and perhaps through the American heart. The situation is also very confusing, and the confusion starts in the Oval Office.... The post The death penalty and the American conscience appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Jesse Jackson turns 80

Jesse Jackson celebrated his 80th birthday on Oct. 8, and the eight decades of his lifetime reveal an America that is utterly changed, and still changing. What does the life of Jesse Jackson tell us about our nation?... The post Jesse Jackson turns 80 appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.

Thursday, January 27, 2022

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1 (0:0 - 9:13):
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‘I Don't Want Somebody Appointed Who Will Just Reverse Everything I've Done’: Evaluating the Political and Historical Context of Justice Stephen Breyer’s Impending Retirement

CNN (CHRIS CILLIZZA)
Stephen Breyer Just Made Democrats' Friday

PART 2 (9:14 - 15:11):
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The Constitutionalism of Justice Breyer: Traditional Liberalism, Pragmatism, and Outcome-Based Jurisprudence

PART 3 (15:12 - 20:49):
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The Last of His Kind? The Liberal Legacy of Justice Stephen Breyer

PART 4 (20:50 - 25:28):
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The Transgender Revolution’s War on Language Will Result in the Destruction of Pronouns

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1 (0:0 - 12:56):
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The Moral Revolution is Running Ahead of Moral Sanity — And Is Steamrolling Women’s Sports in the Name of Transgender Inclusion

NEW YORK TIMES (BILLY WITZ)
As Lia Thomas Swims, Debate About Transgender Athletes Swirls

PART 2 (12:57 - 18:44):
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An Affront to God, His Created Order, and History: Why the Transgender Revolution Will Not Ultimately Prevail

ESPN (KATIE BARNES)
Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Stays the Course as NCAA Changes Eligibility Rules

WASHINGTON POST (RICK MAESE)
A Transgender College Swimmer is Shattering Records, Sparking a Debate Over Fairness

PART 3 (18:45 - 27:42):
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‘If You’re Carrying More than Five Dollars in Nickels, You Might Just Be A Felon’: How Many Crimes Exist at the Federal Level? It’s Evidence of Government Out of Control

WALL STREET JOURNAL (THE EDITORIAL BOARD)
America’s Ever-Expanding Criminal Code

Leadership in Civil War, Treason, and the Burden of History: The Life and Legacy of Robert E. Lee — A Conversation with Professor Allen Guelzo

The post Leadership in Civil War, Treason, and the Burden of History: The Life and Legacy of Robert E. Lee — A Conversation with Professor Allen Guelzo appeared first on AlbertMohler.com.