• Barack Obama •
January 22, 2013
The Briefing 01-22-13
Story 1 – The President’s ideological inauguration speech – what are the significant issues?
Obama sets out goals in inauguration speech: ‘we are made for this moment’ The Guardian (Ewen Macaskill)
Analysis: Obama’s speech takes on divisive issues, USA Today (Susan Page)
Climate Change Given Prominence in Obama’s Address, New York Times (Richard W Stevenson)
Story 2 – The…
January 21, 2013
The Briefing 01-21-13
Story 1 – Why the inauguration is important for all Americans – particularly Christians
Obama Sworn In for 2nd Term, This Time Quietly, New York Times (Jackie Calmes)
Saying What Matters in 701 Words, New York Times (Ronald C White)
St. John’s rector will appear in second inauguration, this time on short notice, Washington Post (Fredrick Kunkle)
Story 2 – How…
The Giglio Imbroglio — The Public Inauguration of a New Moral McCarthyism
January 10, 2013
A new chapter in America’s moral revolution came today as Atlanta pastor Louie Giglio withdrew from giving the benediction at President Obama’s second inaugural ceremony. In a statement released to the White House and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Giglio said that he withdrew because of the furor that emerged yesterday after a liberal watchdog group revealed that almost twenty years ago he had preached a sermon in which he had stated that homosexuality is a sin and that the “only way out of a homosexual lifestyle … is through the healing power of Jesus.”
Aftermath: Lessons from the 2012 Election
November 7, 2012
The 2012 U.S. election is over, and more than 100 million Americans participated in the great exercise of democracy — fulfilling the franchise of the vote. Even with some votes not yet counted and some issues as yet clarified, a general picture of the election is clearly in view, and the impact of this election will be both massive and enduring.
January 28, 2010
How to Honor a President
Recent political debates have caused many conservatives to question the integrity and decency of their politically officials. Fresh news emerges, headlines explode, and convictions that fuel political ideology divide candidates from those they are trying to serve. How can Christians honor politicians whom they disagree with and even disrespect? The scripture is clear: we are…
April 7, 2009
Developing a Christian Response to Islam
Recent polling of Americans’ attitudes toward Islam and President Obama’s visit to Turkey prompted an interesting conversation between Dr. Mohler and a number of fellow panelists on CNN last night. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler further explores the issues raised by thinking through a distinctively Christian perspective on Islam.
February 3, 2009
Are Human Beings a Negative Cost?
When one of the British government’s leading environmental advisors suggested that responsible families should have no more than two children in efforts to combat overpopulation, a storm of controversy ensued. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at Sir Jonathan Porritt’s comments and the worldview behind them.
January 29, 2009
What Is Christian Economic Responsibility?
Are evangelical churches rightly understanding basic ideas of Christian economic responsibility? Only a day after the House of Representatives passed Pres. Obama’s $819 billion stimulus plan, guest host Russell Moore welcomes guests Marvin Olasky and Eric Sapp to the program. Olasky is provost of The King’s College and editor-in-chief of WORLD. Sapp, a founding partner…
