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Friday, October 17, 2025

PART I

Erotica and ChatGPT: ChatGPT Announces It Will Soon Allow for Pornography for ‘Verified Adults’

PART II

Gavin Newsom, Friend to Israel? California Governor Signs Bill Targeting Antisemitism in Public Schools

PART III

What is the Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The Briefing
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The Briefing 11-23-15

The Briefing 11-23-15

PART I

Mali and Paris attacks show developing rivalry between ISIS and al Qaeda, exposing same deadly worldview

PART II

Favored candidate loses Louisiana governorship overwhelmingly, exposing importance of character

PART III

Vocabulary debate over bathrooms and bathroom access adds to moral confusion of society
The Briefing 11-20-15

The Briefing 11-20-15

PART I

Jewish prayer at shared holy site sparks controversy due to theology of prayer of Judaism, Islam

PART II

Significance of sibling-relationships to later life underlines tragedy of one-child China

PART III

Sociologists argue next step in sexual revolution for men to take up more feminine roles

The Briefing 11-19-15

The Briefing 11-19-15

PART I

Generic view of religion undermines ability to respond to theological significance of Paris attacks

PART II

Abortionist physician for South asserts concern for pregnant woman, neglects baby

PART III

Atlanta considers billion dollar casino, fails to consider fallout of casino economies
The Briefing 11-18-15

The Briefing 11-18-15

PART I

In aftermath of Paris, Western nations confronted with inability to predict evil

PART II

In light of attacks, refugee crisis causes conflicted conscience in Western nations

PART III

China persists in using organs from executed prisoners, undermining human dignity
The Briefing 11-17-15

The Briefing 11-17-15

PART I

Failure to recognize theological will of ISIS raises question of future of Western civilization

PART II

Supreme Court to take up most significant abortion case in decades

PART III

US gives designation of genocide to Yazidis, but not Middle East Christians
The Briefing 11-16-15

The Briefing 11-16-15

PART I

Horror of Paris attacks reflect theological identity and ambition of ISIS

PART II

Bernie Sanders blames ideologically motivated violence on climate change, not beliefs

PART III

Attack on Paris attack on symbol of secularism, European ideal
The Briefing 11-13-15

The Briefing 11-13-15

PART I

Utah judge separates child from lesbian foster parents affirming importance of father and mother

PART II

Child murder of younger sibling raises horrifying reality of sin, human nature

PART III

Effectiveness of crisis pregnancy centers alarming abortion supporters
The Briefing 11-12-15

The Briefing 11-12-15

PART I

Mexico Supreme Court strikes down marijuana laws on basis of individualism

PART II

Marijuana start-up companies aim to profit off of expansion of weed market

PART III

Russian athlete doping scandal reminder sin prevents humans from ever policing self
The Briefing 11-11-15

The Briefing 11-11-15

PART I

Obama administration exercises cultural power of presidency in support revision to Civil Rights Act

PART II

Collision between erotic and religious liberty evidenced in Atlanta fire chief lawsuit

PART III

Secularization of America shown in diminishing size of Christian groups on college campuses
The Briefing 11-10-15

The Briefing 11-10-15

PART I

Obama immigration executive order blocked by court, sets up Supreme Court ruling

PART II

University of Missouri system president resigns in midst of racial concerns

PART III

Concern about trajectory of nation shared by both partisan groups, with problem differing
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