The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025 The podcast dives into the clash between conservative values and modern human rights discussions. It critiques Senator Kaine's assertion that rights come from the government, emphasizing the belief that they originate from the Creator. The conversation also touches on the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and LGBTQ issues, especially in light of recent blessings. Additionally, it highlights the need for compassion to be rooted in biblical truth, cautioning against societal pressures that may lead to doctrinal compromise.
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Conservatism Is Constrained By Reality
- Albert Mohler argues conservatism is grounded in being constrained by reality, especially by the Creator.
- The constrained vision accepts fixed ontological categories like male and female as real and binding.
Rights Either Preexist Or Are Plastic
- Mohler contrasts two sources of rights: either endowed by the Creator or created by government.
- If rights come from government they can be granted and revoked, but Creator-endowed rights are pre-political and unalienable.
Senator Kaine's Hearing Remarks
- Mohler recounts Senator Tim Kaine's Senate hearing remarks rejecting the claim that rights come from the Creator.
- He highlights Kaine's repeated statements as evidence of misunderstanding America's founding vision.
