R. Albert Mohler Jr.'s Blog, page 108

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.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1 (0:0 - 11:44):
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‘What We Know is That This is a Very Intelligent Terrorist.’: Aafia Siddiqui and Colleyville Synagogue Hostages

CNN (PETER BERGEN)
How Aafia Siddiqui Became an Icon for Terrorists

WASHINGTON POST (ANNABELLE TIMSIT, SOUAD MEKHENNET AND TERRENCE MCCOY)
Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas Synagogue Hostage-Taker Allegedly Sought Release of ‘Lady al-Qaeda’

NEW YORK TIMES (ZIA UR-REHMAN AND MICHAEL LEVENSON)
Officials Investigating Synagogue Attacker’s Link to 2010 Terror Case

PART 2 (11:45 - 14:56):
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Terrorism, the Depth of Human Depravity, and the Complex and Difficult Endeavor of Pursuing Justice in a Fallen World

PART 3 (14:57 - 26:44):
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The ‘Latinx’ Controversy: The Worldview Implications of an Ideological Term Embraced by Media and Academic Elites, But Hated by Others

WALL STREET JOURNAL (CHARLOTTE ALLEN)
‘Latinx’ Isn’t Popular With Latinos

USA TODAY (ANA GOñI-LESSAN AND KATHERINE KOKAL)
Florida Official Called Latinx a 'Ridiculous Woke Term.' Some LGBTQ+ People Call It a Lifeline

Monday, January 17, 2022

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1 (0:0 - 3:52):
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Why Is There An MLK Jr. Day, and What Is Its Significance?

PART 2 (3:53 - 18:8):
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‘Power Has to Serve the Cause of Love’: Evaluating the Theological Influences of MLK Jr.’s and the Civil Rights Movement — And How the Theology of the BLM Movement Compares Today

PART 3 (18:9 - 25:9):
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Dealing with History As It Happened: The Responsibility of Christians in Evaluating Difficult and Complex Figures in History