The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Oct 30, 2025 Dr. Mohler dives into Turkey's 102-year journey since the republic's founding and the decline of the Ottoman Empire. He examines Elon Musk's Grokipedia as a response to perceived biases in traditional A.I. and online platforms. A provocative discussion follows, critiquing a liberal Jewish perspective that connects religious freedom with abortion rights. Finally, a heartwarming story of retired donkeys in Mardin, once crucial to waste collection, adds a touch of humanity to the conversation.
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Turkey’s Birth From Empire To Nation
- The modern Republic of Turkey emerged from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's nationalist project.
- Nationhood was built through ethnic-centered politics and violent population reshaping during the early 20th century.
Republic Day From A Visitor’s View
- Mohler recounts visiting Turkey and observing public displays of national pride like flags and lit buildings on Republic Day.
- He notes Turkey's vivid celebration and the visible sense of achievement after 102 years as a nation.
Turkey’s Strategic NATO Role
- Turkey occupies a unique strategic position as the only Muslim-majority NATO member straddling Europe and Asia.
- Its location on the Bosporus and proximity to the Black Sea gives it outsized geopolitical importance.