R. Albert Mohler Jr.'s Blog, page 420

The End of the World is NOT Near. Says the Russian Government

Russia is in the grip of an apocalyptic fever. The New York Times reports that Russians across the nation’s nine time zones are in the grip of a mass hysteria of sorts — and it’s all about the end of the world. Keep Reading

The Briefing 12-04-12

In Gambling, Even The Winners Lose… It’s Official, The End Of The World Is Not Here, Despite “Mass Psychosis”… Washington Considers Capping Deductions For Charity - Is The Cost Greater Than The Benefit?… In New York Times, Gay Marriage Announcements Reflect Increasing Normalization… In San Fransisco, Even Banning Public Nudity Is Unwelcome Keep Reading

How Did This Happen? The Family Crisis as a Theological Crisis

Writing a generation ago, sociologist Christopher Lasch pointed to the weakening of the family as the most significant and dangerous development of our times. In his book, Haven in a Heartless World, Lasch described the breakdown of the natural family as a calamity for the society at large, as well as for the individuals whose lives are so directly affected. Keep Reading

The Briefing, Monday, December 3, 2012

TODAY 1. The Supreme Court and Same-Sex Marriage — A Decision Not to Decide is Still a Decision. 2. First Same-Sex Marriage in West Point’s Chapel — What it Means. 3. Sharia Law Combines with Autocracy in Egypt. 4. The Two-Edged Sword of Palestinian Statehood. 5. Does Justice Require that Stay-at-Home Moms Leave Home? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview. Keep Reading

The Briefing 12-03-12

On Gay Marriage Initiative, Inaction In The Supreme Court Will Have Significant Ramifications… First Same-Sex Wedding At West Point Marks Cultural Celebration Of Gay Marriage… New Constitution In Egypt Legislates Sharia Law… Palestinian Statehood Brings Greater Conflict, Not Greater Peace… Supreme Court Justice Won’t Be Satisfied Until Women Hold Every Seat On Supreme Court Keep Reading

James 2:18-26

The Briefing, Friday, November 30, 2012

TODAY: Another Decision Day at the Supreme Court — Marriage on the Line / Does the Fiscal Cliff Really Matter? / The Gender Police Hit a Toy Store / The United Nations Grants Palestinians Observer State Status, But Where is the State? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview. Keep Reading

The Briefing 11-30-12

The Supreme Court Considers Taking Up Marriage Appeal. Will Only California Be Affected? Don’t Bet On It… Is The Fiscal Cliff The Real Problem?… When It Comes To Selling Children’s Toys, One Chain Decides “Nothing Is Right Or Wrong”… UN Grants Palestine Upgraded Status, Despite Utter Failure To Earn It Keep Reading

The Briefing, Thursday, November 29, 2012

TODAY: The Digital Divide — Where the Young People Are / Filtering the Flood in the Digital Age / Are Hindus and Muslims Better at Practicing what They Preach? / The Rise of Muslim Atheists? / You Mean Judges Have Worldviews, Too? I discuss all these and more in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview. Keep Reading

The Briefing 11-29-12

Reaching The Young In The Increasing Digital Divide… The Flood Of Media Consumption And A Challenge For Churches… Do Muslims And Hindus Practice What They Preach Better Than Christians?… Rise Of Muslim Atheism… The Myth Of Impartial Judges Keep Reading