The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, January 17, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025 The podcast dives into the implications of a significant Supreme Court case about age verification for pornographic sites. It highlights parental responsibilities in protecting children from such content. Listeners' concerns about the eternal destiny of unsaved loved ones are thoughtfully addressed. The show also explores Samson's story and its lessons for modern parenting. Additionally, it analyzes the Republican Party's evolving principles and discusses the theological insights of voluntarism, tying it to contemporary debates.
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Pornography Case Before SCOTUS
- The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case where Texas requires age verification for porn sites.
- Both the porn industry and Texas see the case's precedent as crucial.
Legal Standards at Play
- The porn industry wants 'strict scrutiny' applied, making it harder for legislation restricting porn access to pass.
- Texas wants a 'rational basis test', asking if the legislation is constitutional and makes sense.
Shifting Morality
- Modern society struggles to declare pornography morally wrong.
- It focuses on proving harm rather than inherent wrongness.