Woody Allen, Louis C.K., and Johnny Depp face controversy at an international film festival in France. The podcast also discusses the origins of religious liberty, ethical considerations of implantation, and the establishment of the church under Jesus Christ's rule.
Moral standards vary between nations, as seen in the contrasting treatment of controversial celebrities in the United States and France.
Religious liberty in the US has biblical roots, with Christians valuing the freedom to believe while acknowledging limited disagreement about legislation.
Deep dives
Different Moral Divisions in Red and Blue Countries
The podcast explores how political, cultural, and language divisions in countries can also reflect moral divisions. The example of performers who face moral controversies in the United States but are celebrated in France is given. It highlights the stark contrast in how such individuals are treated and shows that there are varying moral standards between different nations.
Selective Morality in Hollywood and Paris
The podcast discusses the selectivity of morality in Hollywood and Paris, emphasizing that moral truth cannot be relative. It mentions how Hollywood and New York shun celebrities accused of misconduct, while France welcomes them. Woody Allen and Roman Polanski are cited as examples of artists who have faced allegations but have been embraced by the French cultural scene.
Religious Liberty and the Bible
The podcast responds to a listener's question about the biblical basis for religious liberty. It explains that in the Old Testament, religious orthodoxy was legislated in Israel, but in the New Testament, Christians were a minority facing a hostile culture. The podcast emphasizes the distinction between beliefs and practices, stating that while Christians may have limited disagreement about the role of biblical law in legislation, the freedom to believe should be preserved.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:13 - 11:10) An Historic Haven for the Famous Under Fire: France Welcomes Disgraced Hollywood Film Celebrities to International Film Festival
Part II (11:10 - 18:56) Can the Origins of Religious Liberty in the U.S. Be Traced Back to the Bible? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part III (18:56 - 23:06) How Should Christian Medical Professionals Think About Emergency Triage Situations? Is It Another Form of the Trolley Problem? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part IV (23:06 - 24:54) Is There Any Biblical Basis for Arguing That Conception and Implantation are Both Necessary for Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing
Part V (24:54 - 27:28) What Was the Name of the First Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a 6-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing
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