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People attend a vigil for youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot at a public event at Utah Valley University, in Orem City Center Park, Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead September 10 in a "political assassination" that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.
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Friday, September 12, 2025

PART I

Postponing Marriage is a Bigger Problem Than You Think: The Delay of Marriage Means Fewer Babies and a Civilizational Crisis

PART II

What Do I Do with My Anger Over Charlie Kirk’s Murder? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART III

Was Charlie Kirk a Martyr? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
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The Briefing 12-16-15

The Briefing 12-16-15

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TIME person of the year shortlist and final selection summarize cultural moments in 2015

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LGBT magazines choose SCOTUS, Obama as persons of the year, signaling massive cultural shift

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The Briefing 12-15-15

The Briefing 12-15-15

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Reactions to Paris climate accord betray dissatisfaction from both left and right

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Support for economic "de-growth" reveals dark, anti-humanist worldview

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Academics arguing for one-child policies in America deny humanity its dignity
The Briefing 12-14-15

The Briefing 12-14-15

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Paris climate agreement falls short of biblical teaching on dominion and stewardship

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National debate reveals irreducible difference between Classical Islam and Modernity
The Briefing 12-11-15

The Briefing 12-11-15

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Vatican discourages evangelism of Jews, contravening clear teaching of Scripture

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University of Tennessee excludes Christmas festivity for the sake of cultural inclusivity
The Briefing 12-10-15

The Briefing 12-10-15

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Legal suits threaten opt-out provisions for religious convictions

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Study demonstrates absurdity of evolutionary worldview's explanation of morality

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Reading important to childhood development, central to Christian faith
The Briefing 12-9-15

The Briefing 12-9-15

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Influential Federal Judge candidly admits change of mind, court's creation of rights

PART II

Lutheran denomination breaks with Boy Scouts after false promise on homosexuality

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Girls who want to be Boy Scouts challenge commitment of gender revolutionaries
The Briefing 12-8-15

The Briefing 12-8-15

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Dividing line in America defined by theism, not belief in the transcendent

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Feminist Gloria Steinem's individualism glaringly excludes the individual in the womb

PART III

Bermuda hotel celebrates inclusion by excluding marriage event in the name of diversity
The Briefing 12-07-15

The Briefing 12-07-15

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Pres. Obama concedes reality of war with terrorists despite denouncing view in past

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Popularity of ISIS reminder of weakness of theologically disarmed American worldview

PART III

Effects of including women in all combat roles begin to sink in
The Briefing 12-4-15

The Briefing 12-4-15

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In aftermath of San Bernardino massacre, nation continues to search for answers

PART II

Pentagon lifts restrictions on women in combat, denies essential difference between sexes

PART III

Attempted gay rights ordinance in Jacksonville next stage in moral war of attrition
The Briefing 12-03-15

The Briefing 12-03-15

PART I

San Bernardino violence only explicable in light of Christian understanding of human sin

PART II

In aftermath of California shootings politicians grasp for inadequate policy solutions

PART III

Despite dismissal of prayer as platitude, it remains key Christian response to tragedy
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