The Briefing with Albert Mohler Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025 Congress is poised to release the Epstein files, igniting public demand for transparency amid moral outrage. The rise of democratic socialists in major cities signals a significant shift to the political left, analyzing their strategies and implications. Lastly, Jack Schlossberg's bid for Congress raises questions about the influence of his family name and online presence in gaining political traction. These topics delve into the intersection of morality, politics, and the legacy of prominent families in contemporary America.
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Swift National Demand For Epstein Files
- The House and Senate moved swiftly and almost unanimously to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files, reflecting rapid moral clarity.
- Albert Mohler ties this urgency to public disgust and a collapse of governmental credibility that demands transparency.
Disgust Signals Deep Moral Judgment
- Mohler explains moral disgust as a biblical conscience response rooted in being made in God's image.
- He cites Leon Kass's "yuck factor" to show disgust is a legitimate moral reaction to sexual exploitation.
Larry Summers' Fall From Public Favor
- Mohler uses Larry Summers' released emails with Epstein as a concrete example of reputational collapse.
- Summers asked Epstein for romantic advice and quickly lost public roles after the correspondence surfaced.
