The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Aug 13, 2024 
David French, a commentator on conservatism and Christian values, joins R. Albert Mohler, Jr., a leading figure in the Southern Baptist community. They dive into the moral dilemmas of voting in the 2024 election, discussing the interplay of faith and politics. The conversation touches on voting Democratic as a strategy for conservative revival and the integrity of candidates throughout history. They explore the ethical complexities voters face, particularly regarding pro-life values, and the weight of conscience in shaping electoral choices.
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Conservatism Needs An Ontological Root
- True conservatism requires a theistic, ontological foundation rooted in biblical Christianity.
- Without affirming creation and human ontology, conservatism becomes secular and unstable.
Saving Conservatism By Electing Democrats Fails
- Voting for a Democratic ticket to 'save' conservatism would likely prevent any authentic conservative recovery.
- Sacrificing policy and party coherence now undermines long-term conservative prospects.
1960s Presidents Illustrate Hard Choices
- Mohler compares morally conflicted presidents from the 1960s to show difficult voting choices aren't new.
- He cites Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon as examples of personal and constitutional failings among presidents.