The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025 The complexities of academic freedom clash with national security as a Palestinian student at Columbia faces deportation for his criticisms. Tensions rise in Ivy League institutions, exposing ideological divides that impact student experiences. Concerns about liberal dominance in medical academia and its implications for Western civilization surface. The discussion spans immigration policies and the Trump administration's interventions in higher education. A call to restore Christian values in universities concludes the analysis.
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Khalil Controversy
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian with US residency, faces deportation for alleged anti-US statements.
- This raises questions about free speech, national security, and the rights of resident aliens.
Columbia's Activist History
- Columbia University has a history of leftist activism, including violent protests in the 1960s.
- Mohler recounts his own negative experience speaking at Columbia due to his views on religious liberty and same-sex marriage.
Faculty Support for Activism
- Faculty support for leftist students is concentrated in the liberal arts and social sciences.
- Science departments are less influenced by leftist ideology, though this is changing with younger faculty.