The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, March 25, 2024
Mar 25, 2024
Topics include a terrorist attack in Russia claimed by ISIS, the global implications of Islamic extremism, controversy surrounding illegal betting in Major League Baseball, and the precarious condition of the monarchy with news of a princess's medical diagnosis.
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U.S. Warnings Reflect A Moral Stance
- The U.S. publicly warns even adversaries of likely terrorist attacks to protect civilians despite risking intelligence sources.
- That policy reflects a Western human-rights moral stance contrasting with regimes that do not prioritize civilian warnings.
Terrorism Seeks Maximum Fear, Political Effect
- Terrorism aims for maximum fear with minimal complexity to force political pressure and humiliation on regimes.
- The Moscow concert attack sought to expose Putin's failure as protector and came just after his sham re-election.
Theology Drives ISIS‑K's Targets
- ISIS-K claimed the Moscow attack and targets Russia, Iran, the Taliban, and others due to theological motives.
- The group's Sunni extremist theology drives attacks more than conventional geopolitical alliances or rivalries.