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March 14, 2013

The Briefing

The Briefing 03-14-13

1) Pope Francis is 266th Pope – How should Evangelicals respond?
The New Pope: Bergoglio of Argentina, New York Times (Rachel Donadio)

Why evangelicals should care about new pope, USA Today (Gary Bauer)

Pope Benedict XVI–What Should We Think? From the archives of AlbertMohler.com
2) Boy Scout national survey reveals deep, principled confusion

Boy Scouts Sends Survey to…

February 12, 2013

The Briefing

The Briefing 02-12-13

Story 1 – The importance and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Catholics React With Shock, Sympathy and Muted Criticism, New York Times (Nicholas Kulish)

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign, Citing Age and Waning Energy, Washington Post (Anthony Faiola and Michelle Boorstein)

US Will Have Unprecedented Voice in Electing New Pope, NBC News (John Newland and Claudio Lavanga)

Pope Benedict…

August 23, 2012

The Briefing

Puritan View Of Adultery Turns Brits Into ‘Caged Animals’ Says Academic… Barnes And Noble Loss Narrows, Helped By ‘Fifty Shades’… Biden And Ryan Share Faith, But Not Worldview… Republican Landslide In Amazon Book Vote… How America Swears: Here’s A Heatmap Tracking Twitter Profanity… Drought Makes Marijuana An Easy Mark For Indiana Eradication Effort

June 6, 2012

The Briefing

The Briefing 06-06-12

Drone Strike Killed No. 2 In Al Qaeda… Secret ‘Kill List’ Proves A Test Of Obama’s Principles And Will… Too Much Power For A President… Vatican Scolds Nun For Book On Sexuality… Dealbook; Madoff Case Is Paying Off For Trustee

February 19, 2007

Will The Real George Washington Please Stand Up? The Faith Of Our First President

With contested questions of church and state abounding in our times, the religious convictions of the Founding Fathers become the stuff of controversy. In this regard, one of the more enigmatic of the Founders was George Washington himself. Just what did our first president believe about God?

“The Lady’s Not for Turning” — Margaret Thatcher and the Leadership of Conviction

April 9, 2013

Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain’s “Iron Lady.” In May 1979, Margaret Thatcher moved into No. 10 Downing Street and changed the course of British history. Beyond this, Lady Thatcher changed the terms of debate on both sides of the Atlantic and left a legacy of leadership that should inspire generations to come.

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“And Them That Mourn” — Celebrating Christmas in the Face of Grief and Death

December 24, 2012

Families across the Christian world are gathering for Christmas even now, with caravans of cars and planeloads of passengers headed to hearth and home. Christmas comes once again, filled with the joy, expectation, and sentiment of the season. It is a time for children, who fill homes with energy, excitement, and sheer joy. And it is a time for the aged, who cherish Christmas memories drawn from decades of Christmas celebrations. Even in an age of mobility, families do their best to gather as extended clans, drawn by the call of Christmas.

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The Briefing, Wednesday, October 31, 2012

October 31, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy turns deadly, a moral crisis for The New York Times, a failed argument for medical marijuana, and the United Nations calls for decriminalizing prostitution and renaming it “sex work.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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The Briefing, Tuesday, October 30, 2012

October 30, 2012

TODAY: Hurricane Sandy slams into the Northeastern Atlantic coastline, Halloween turns grisly for children, some churches push “Souls to the Polls,” and Thomas Friedman tries to redefine “pro-life.” I discuss all these in today’s edition of The Briefing: A Daily Analysis of News and Events from a Christian Worldview.

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