The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, September 5, 2025
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Sep 5, 2025 The podcast delves into the arrest of an Irish writer for anti-transgender posts, raising alarms about online censorship's reach into U.S. free speech. It discusses the integration of gay cheerleaders in the NFL and its cultural implications. There's a response to President Trump's remarks on heaven and a discussion on balancing mandatory reporting laws with religious freedoms. Additionally, it offers insights on discussing the gospel with children, emphasizing the significance of substitutionary atonement and the compassion needed in these conversations.
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European Speech Laws Threaten U.S. Free Speech
- The U.S. constitutional text gives stronger free-speech protections than many European traditions with evolving constitutions.
- European online speech laws risk constraining American expression through platform compliance, Mohler warns.
Arrest Of Graham Linehan At Heathrow
- Mohler recounts the arrest of Irish writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow for anti-transgender social posts.
- He uses the incident to illustrate how European enforcement can criminalize speech Americans often treat as political debate.
Censorship Targets Political And Religious Speech
- Mohler warns that censorship regimes apply to political speech and will be used against views they oppose.
- He stresses concern that Christian witness and biblical quotations have faced legal action in some European nations.
