The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, January 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026 The podcast dives into the life and legacy of Brigitte Bardot, exploring her role as a sexual icon and later as an animal rights activist. It also addresses the poignant story of Hessy Levinsons Taft, a Jewish baby symbolizing Nazi ideals who escaped persecution. Dr. Mohler answers pressing questions on how Christians should approach current events in Minneapolis, the ethics of caring for the body after death, and the significance of palliative versus curative care. He shares insights on combating selfishness through a biblical lens.
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Bardot As Symbol Of Sexualized French Cinema
- Brigitte Bardot symbolized postwar sexual liberalism and French cultural prestige in cinema.
- Her image showed how artistic framing can make sexualized material appear legitimate and philosophical.
From Sex Symbol To Political Right
- Bardot later allied with animal-rights causes and the French political right, surprising the artistic left.
- Her political turn reveals how celebrity image and ideology can sharply diverge over a lifetime.
The Jewish Baby Chosen As 'Perfect Aryan'
- Hessy Levinsons Taft's baby portrait was chosen by Nazi propaganda as the perfect Aryan baby despite her being Jewish.
- Her family's shock led them to flee Germany and eventually settle in the United States.