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Story 1 – $50 million diamond heist and human fascination with criminals

Brazen Jewel Robbery at Brussels Airport Nets $50 Million in Diamonds, The New York Times (Andrew Higgins)

A look at the most spectacular diamond, jewelry heists in recent history, Washington Post (Associated Press)

Story 2 – Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage

Nice Argument, Counselor, but Let’s…

The Cross of Christ on Public Land

The United States Supreme Court will hear Salazar vs. Buono tomorrow, determining whether or not a religious cross should be allowed on the Mojave National Preserve in California.  More is at stake here than meets the eye.  As Dr. Mohler notes on today’s show, the importance of this case is not the constitutional provisions of…

Morality Defined by Hollywood

Moral hypocrisy is a terrible thing, but in the case of child rape, special disgust is added to the tragedy.  Roman Polanski has been arrested for the rape of a teenage girl that he committed in 1977.  Many question whether or not it is right to arrest a celebrity for something he did over three…

Under Attack in California: The Right to Discipline

California Assemblywoman Sally Lieber is once again making headlines for her efforts to outlaw corporal punishment. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler examines her bill, explains its dangers, and reminds Christian parents of the importance of biblical discipline.

From the Bible to “Intimacy Kits” — Goodbye to the Gideons?

No more Gideons Bibles in hotel rooms? That is the point of an article published in the online edition of Newsweek. Reporter Roya Wolverson explains that the trend in upscale hotels is to include no Bible among the room furnishings. On today’s program, Dr. Mohler says this development is another reminder that we are living…

The Recovery Of Life In A Culture Of Death

In an historic 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the government’s right to ban the partial birth abortion procedure. The Gonzales v. Carhart decision comes in the same week as the worst mass shooting in American history, forcing us to ask if there is any reason to hope for a renewed appreciation of…


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

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

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

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

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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