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Friday, October 17, 2025

PART I

ChatGPT Takes a Turn Into Porn: ChatGPT Announces It Will Soon Allow A.I. "Erotica" for ‘Verified Adults’

PART II

Sanity on Anti-Semitism in California: Governor Gavin Newsom 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 11-09-15

The Briefing 11-09-15

PART I

Supreme Court takes up yet another religious liberty case against Obamacare

PART II

Media's fixation on same sex marriage evidenced in one edition of New York Times

PART III

Mormonism and Reformed Judaism illustrate different religious responses to cultural pressure
The Briefing 11-06-15

The Briefing 11-06-15

PART I

Cultural confusion over transgender movement now focused on transgender bathroom access

PART II

Parental busyness used as reason for institutionalizing day care, less time with parents

PART III

Child and teen overuse of technology cutting even into sleep
The Briefing 11-05-15

The Briefing 11-05-15

PART I

Dramatic conservative victories reveal 2015 elections to be a bellwether election

PART II

Election results exposes major error in liberal narrative of American culture

PART III

'Suffragettes' movie avoids early suffragette and feminist opposition to abortion
The Briefing 11-04-15

The Briefing 11-04-15

PART I

Illinois school rebuked by government for denying transgender unrestricted locker room access

PART II

Rise of white, middle-age deaths in US reflects consequences of moral behaviors

PART III

'Nones' supplant Catholics as largest group in Democratic Party
The Briefing 11-03-15

The Briefing 11-03-15

PART I

Refugee flood threatens to overwhelm Germany, with displacement that rivals World Wars

PART II

German church says no need to evangelize Muslims, redefining gospel and missions

PART III

Bernie Sanders' embarrassment over past positions on gay marriage illustrates moral revolution
The Briefing 11-02-15

The Briefing 11-02-15

PART I

Kentucky governorship election's significance elevated by conflicts over gay marriage, Kim Davis

PART II

Amendments to legalize marijuana in Ohio sow confusion as big business co-opts industry

PART III

Possible overturn of Houston 'bathroom ordinance' threatens city's progressive reputation, economic status
The Briefing 10-30-15

The Briefing 10-30-15

PART I

Infamous China one-child policy changed to two-child policy due to demographic, not moral, shift

PART II

Paul Ryan election to Speaker reveals significance of pageantry of American politics

PART III

Historical and theological context of Halloween must be remembered, understood
The Briefing 10-29-15

The Briefing 10-29-15

PART I

Secular Britain sees future for churches, but not religion, in its society

PART II

Church buildings less popular wedding venue due to America's growing unbelief

PART III

Despite opposition of Americans to most abortions, laws remain unaltered
The Briefing 10-28-15

The Briefing 10-28-15

PART I

Influence of parenting in indicating and determining worldview evident in millennials

PART II

Recognition of importance of fathers for boys in New York Times evidence of common grace

PART III

Objections to national slogan reflect understanding of its inherent theological sense

The Briefing 10-27-15

The Briefing 10-27-15

PART I

Cultural cleansing of religious roots from Western civilization desiccating morality

PART II

Resurgent paganism in Europe, Japan replaces vacuum of secularism

PART III

Baby Hitler discussion reveals inherent need for a common moral framework
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