The Briefing with Albert Mohler - Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

05/17/22 • 24 min

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 16:26)
‘This Was Pure Evil’: The Necessary and Accurate Moral Declaration About the Racially Charged Shooting in Buffalo

The Massacre in Buffalo by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Before the Massacre, the Gunman’s Erratic Behavior Attracted Attention. by New York Times (Ashley Southall, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Andy Newman)

Part II (16:26 - 21:20)
They Fear Neither God Nor Man: Chinese Communist Party Arrests Bishop Emeritus Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong for Sedition

Cardinal Joseph Zen Is Arrested by Hong Kong’s National Security Police by Wall Street Journal (Elaine Yu, Selina Cheng, and Francis X. Rocca)

Part III (21:20 - 24:25)
A Lesson in General Revelation (and Anatomy): Pete Buttigieg Comments on the Baby Formula Shortage
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The Massacre in Buffalo by Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
Before the Massacre, the Gunman’s Erratic Behavior Attracted Attention. by New York Times (Ashley Southall, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Andy Newman)

Part II (16:26 - 21:20)
They Fear Neither God Nor Man: Chinese Communist Party Arrests Bishop Emeritus Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong for Sedition

Cardinal Joseph Zen Is Arrested by Hong Kong’s National Security Police by Wall Street Journal (Elaine Yu, Selina Cheng, and Francis X. Rocca)

Previous Episode

Monday, May 16, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 08:38)
Aggression Breeds Fear of Greater Aggression: Russia’s War with Ukraine Pushes Finland and Sweden into the Arms of NATO

How Putin Drove Finland Into NATO’s Arms by Wall Street Journal (Sune Engel Rasmussen)

Part II (08:38 - 12:38)
The Fog of the U.S. Proxy War with Russia: Understanding the Logic—And Risk—of Increased U.S. Aid to Ukraine
Part III (12:38 - 20:17)
Gerontocracy—Lurking Behind the Baby Formula Crisis in the U.S.

The Baby Formula Crisis by New York Times (David Leonhardt)

Part IV (20:17 - 25:18)
$125B in Four Years: How Legal Sports Betting Has Turned Many States into Functional Casinos

Americans Bet $125B on Sports in 4 Years Since Legalization by Associated Press (Wayne Perry)

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Next Episode

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 14:11)
‘There are Prior Worldviews at Work’: The Inevitable Function of Theology in the Abortion Debate

Too Much Church in the State by New York Times (Maurine Dowd)
Why is the Supreme Court Using Religious Belief to Alter Secular Law? by Salon (Thom Hartman)
The Supreme Court’s Religion-Driven Mission Sets off a Firestorm by Washington Post (Jennifer Rubin)

Part II (14:11 - 20:54)
Gallup Poll Reveals Person’s Religious Beliefs Most Influence Their Views on Abortion — What Else is New?

Personal Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Abortion by Gallup (Frank Newport)
Religion, Politics Inform Americans' Views on Abortion by Gallup (Frank Newport and Lydia Saad)

Part III (20:54 - 23:39)
Thinking about Christian Thinking: Starting Right and Ending Right
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