The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, November 21, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025 Dive into the clash of entertainment and morality as the discussion unfolds around movie ratings and parental responsibility. The impact of media on children is dissected, touching on the new guidelines from the MPA. Albert Mohler explores how films are pushing boundaries for profit and addresses Sesame Street's revamped approach. A thought-provoking critique on trigger warnings in Scripture emerges, alongside an insightful look into the risks of AI in sermon preparation. Plus, a child's query about Judas adds a unique twist!
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Ratings Are Moral Judgments
- Movie ratings reveal moral judgments and cultural trade-offs that matter for Christian families.
- Albert Mohler warns parents to scrutinize ratings because what passes often endangers children and normalizes sin.
Guidelines Expose Industry Calculations
- The MPA released a guideline that concretizes how sex, violence, drugs, and language affect ratings.
- Mohler highlights that studios game these boundaries to maximize audiences and profit from scandal.
Parents Should Not Trust Ratings Blindly
- Wake up and examine what films actually permit rather than trusting ratings alone.
- Christian parents must actively decide what their children may watch and not rely on anonymous industry boards.
