Friday, February 3, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (9:17 - 9:17) Spiritual Appropriation or the ‘Wisdom of Mother Earth’?: The Pagan Resurgence in the Midst of a Secular Culture
Marie Kondo’s life is messier now — and she’s fine with it by Washington Post (Jura Koncius) As smudging goes mainstream, concerns rise over appropriation, overharvesting by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)

PART II (12:26 - 12:26) ‘Is the Artificial Meat Kosher?’ — Theology is Always Close to the Headlines, Even Strangely
Is lab-grown steak kosher? Religious leaders weigh the sensitive question by Washington Post (Laura Reiley)

PART III (15:18 - 15:18) What Do You Recommend For Someone Trying to Make His Way Back to the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART IV (19:9 - 19:9) What are the Historical Reasons for the Sexual Revolution? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART V (27:34 - 27:34) How Do I Know If I Am Growing into Adulthood? How Do I Approach Witnessing to My Collegiate Classmates? What Dating Advice Would You Offer to Young Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from College Students on The Briefing