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May 10, 2013
The Briefing 05-10-13
1. Hiding behind “Science” – The Emergency Contraception Controversy
Sneering at Parents, Hiding Behind “Science” — The Emergency Contraception Controversy, AlbertMohler.com (Dr. Albert Mohler)
Prude or prudent? The debate over access to Plan B, Washington Post (Kathleen Parker)
Teen pregnancy app promoted by NYC health officials, NewsDay (The Associated Press)
2. Mark Sanford’s morality tale – The small social cost…
January 23, 2013
The Briefing 01-23-13
Story 1 – 40 years after Roe: Americans remain deeply conflicted
‘Roe v. Wade’ about much more than abortion, USA Today (Kate Michelman and Carol Tracy)
Abortion foes chip away at ‘Roe’ USA Today (Editorial)
Support Grows for Roe v. Wade, Wall Street Journal (Louise Radnofsky and Ashby Jones)
Republicans Should Stop Talking About Roe v. Wade, Aaron Blake…
The Injustice of Helpful Parents — Yet More Insanity
December 6, 2012
January 22, 2010
Seen But Not Heard?
Whatever happened to being seen but not heard? Diana West asks that question in a recent essay, noting that there has been a massive shift in Western culture away from adult authority and toward the “wise child.” All around us are signs that authority and wisdom are now to be recognized in the young, rather…
December 11, 2009
Having the Talk: Educating Your Children About Sex
Parents are finding that their children know a startling amount of information about sex from a very young age. A recent study published by Pediatrics suggests that conversations about sex between parents and children needs to happen much sooner. By the time conversations happen, children have experienced far more sex talk than their parents would…
May 28, 2009
When Medicine and Faith Collide — What About the Child?
Recent cases involving parents who claim a religious reason to refuse medical treatment for children have cast this issue back into the Public Square — and right into the headlines. However, as Dr. Albert Mohler points out on today’s program, the Bible never commands any refusal of legitimate medical treatment.
February 23, 2009
How Will History Remember the Gay Marriage Debate?
In his acceptance speech last night at the Academy Awards, actor Sean Penn told supporters of California’s Proposition 8 that their opposition to gay marriage was a cause of “great shame” and would lead to “shame in their grandchildren’s eyes.” On today’s program, Dr. Mohler asks whether or not Penn’s assessment is realistic and what…
February 18, 2009
Ask Anything Wednesday
October 13, 2008
The Green Bible, Presidential Politics, and Evangelicals
With HarperOne’s release of the Green Bible, the mainstream media is once again asking if evangelicals are finally developing an “environmental consciousness.” On today’s program, Dr. Mohler discusses the inherent problems in the Green Bible and the underlying ideology, while also recognizing the call for Christians to exercise stewardship over God’s creation.
September 30, 2008
California Prop 4: Abortion, Parental Authority, and Child Safety
Voters in California are now accustomed to a long list of ballot initiatives every election season, some more noteworthy than others. This November, Proposition 4 will present Californians with the opportunity to demand that doctors notify an adult family member before performing an abortion on an under-18-year-old girl. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler looks at…

