R. Albert Mohler Jr.'s Blog, page 203

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

Will pastors in the Netherlands who affirm biblical Christianity face criminal prosecution? Controversy over The Nashville Statement explodes among the Dutch.Dutch News (Gordon Darroch) — Prosecutors to decide if Nashville anti-gay charter breaches Dutch law

Can US senators block a federal judge nominee simply because he is a member of an historic Catholic organization that—brace yourself—is Catholic? This threatens the religious liberty of all.Wall Street Journal (Eugene F. Rivers III) — Another Religious Test in the Senate

Is traditional masculinity itself toxic? The American Psychological Association reveals guidelines that would transform both boyhood and manhood.APA (Stephanie Pappas) — APA issues first-ever guidelines for practice with men and boys

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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019

Are Christians overrepresented in Congress? Examining the religious makeup of the 116th CongressPew Research Center — Faith on the HillLos Angeles Times (Jaweed Kaleem) — The new Congress is the most diverse ever — but not when it comes to religionNPR (Tom Gjelten) — The New Congress: Fewer Christians But Still Religious

Even as Christians affirm religious liberty, we can’t celebrate religious diversity in a theological senseAmanda Jackson (CNN) — Muslim and Jewish holy books among many used to swear-in Congress

How a historic schism in the Eastern Orthodox Church could lead to war between Ukraine and RussiaNew York Times (Carlotta Gall) — Ukrainian Orthodox Christians Formally Break From Russia

A culture clash behind the gridiron clash as fans of red state teams invade the Bay AreaUSA Today (Brent Schrotenboer) — Alabama vs. Clemson matchup in championship game is also a clash of cultures in Bay Area

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Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

How the constitutional separation of powers in the United States has its underpinnings in a biblical worldview

Divided government: What should we look for as the 116th Congress takes office?

The real story behind political parties: Why the great partisan divide is a worldview divideWashington Post (Mike DeBonis and Jeff Stein) — Liberal revolt threatens to derail House Democrats on their first day in charge

Is the government shutdown a real or manufactured political crisis?

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Friday, Dec. 21, 2018

What’s really behind the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis?USA Today (Christal Hayes) — Read Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation letter

Game of political chicken consumes nation’s capital as prospect of government shutdown looms large

How best do we deal with evil on the world stage? Major worldview questions remain as US troops leave Syria

We really do believe: Celebrating Christmas in the truth and glory of Jesus Christ

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Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

In a hyper-partisan age, how was bipartisan consensus reached on criminal justice bill?New York Times (Nicholas Fandos) — Senate Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Bill

The personal side of politics: Understanding the human factors behind the legislative processAssociated Press (Jill Colvin) — Kushner earns praise for backing criminal justice overhaul

Paul Ryan bids farewell: Why the type of elected official he represents is becoming an endangered species

Why the national debt is a moral problem, not just a fiscal issueReason (Eric Boehm) — 'We've Never Had Deficits Like This During Peace and Prosperity Before'

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Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018

Why religion, if not based in truth, is grounded in nothing more than moral aspirationsNew York Magazine (Andrew Sullivan) — America’s New Religions

How the apparent disappearance of religion reveals the emergence of a new paganismNew York Times (Ross Douthat) — The Return of Paganism

The evolution of jerks: Can the central doctrine of the secular age function as a theory of everything? Wall Street Journal (Glenn Geher) — The Dark Triad and the Evolution of Jerks

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Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018

Emergency contraception on demand: What the rise of Plan B vending machines reveals about the society we are becomingWall Street Journal (Melissa Korn and Melanie Grayce West) — To Expand Access to Emergency Contraception, Some Colleges Try Vending Machines

As both sides attempt to read the tea leaves on abortion, the legitimacy of the Supreme Court is called into questionNew York Times (Louise Melling) — Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade After All?

How should we consider the trial of a 94-year-old man who was a teenager when he was a guard at a Nazi concentration camp? New York Times (Melissa Eddy) — Ex-Guard, 94, at Nazi Camp Is Tried in German Juvenile Court

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Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

When the biggest event is not the biggest news: Why Cardinal Pell’s child sex abuse conviction goes unreported by many news outletsNew York Times (Damien Cave) — Australian Gag Order Stokes Global Debate on Secrecy

Crackdown on religion in China: Pastor’s arrest for ‘inciting subversion’ reveals the coercive power of the Communist PartyNew York Times (Ian Johnson) — Pastor Charged With ‘Inciting Subversion’ as China Cracks Down on Churches

Is there a link between moral behavior and public health? How individuality led to an epidemic of loneliness for millions of baby boomersWall Street Journal (Janet Adamy and Paul Overberg) — The Loneliest Generation: Americans, More Than Ever, Are Aging Alone

Why the loss of the Weekly Standard does not make us stronger, but makes us weaker

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Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Boy Scouts face bankruptcy: What does this tell us about an institution that once represented the mainstream of American culture?Wall Street Journal (Katy Stech Ferek) — Boy Scouts of America Considers Bankruptcy Filing Amid Sex-Abuse Lawsuits

Cannabis, Inc.: When you’re looking at a moral revolution, the money isn’t far behindNew York Times (David Gelles) — When the Makers of Marlboro and Corona Get Into Marijuana

Unprecedented political bargains on both sides of the Atlantic as Theresa May and Nancy Pelosi hold onto leadership postsNew York Times (Stephen Castle) — Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in PerilNew York Times (Julie Hirschfeld Davis) — Pelosi and Dissident Democrats Reach Deal to Limit Her Speakership to 4 Years

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn at 100: A look at the man who did more than any human being to bring about the fall of the Soviet UnionNew York Times (Michael Scammell) — The Writer Who Destroyed an Empire

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Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

Why a compromise on gender identity, however well-intended, is a disaster for religious libertyWorld News Group (J.C. Derrick) — Boards back SOGI compromiseNew York Times (Laurie Goodstein) — Utah Passes Antidiscrimination Bill Backed by Mormon Leaders

When every kid has a smartphone, odds are they aren’t doing smart things with itUSA Today (Edward C. Baig) — 'Fortnite' survey shows kids are playing in class. So what can parents do?

Teen Vogue, in article surrounded by ads trying to sell you something, declares capitalism must be endedReason Magazine (Zuri Davis) — Turns Out the Internet Has Something to Say About Teen Vogue Trying to End Capitalism

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