The Briefing with Albert Mohler Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Oct 8, 2025 Delve into the Supreme Court's critical hearing on Colorado's conversion therapy ban and its implications for Christian free speech. Explore the unsettling case of the would-be assassin of Justice Kavanaugh and the controversial leniency shown by the courts based on the defendant's transgender identity. The discussion underscores the need for Christians to actively pray for leaders in light of rising threats and the challenges posed to religious liberty and public discourse. Engage in these pressing topics that intertwine faith, law, and society.
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Free Speech Versus State Orthodoxy
- Colorado's ban on so-called conversion therapy risks criminalizing biblically rooted counseling for minors.
- Albert Mohler warns this is a major worldview clash over free speech and religious liberty.
Conversion Therapy Is A Broad Category
- 'Conversion therapy' covers a broad range from biblical counseling to dubious therapeutic tactics.
- Mohler stresses the spiritual nature of the problem and warns secular therapies can be dangerous if severed from the gospel.
Counsel From Scripture First
- Rely on Scripture as the authoritative guide when counseling on sexual and gender issues.
- Christians should ground pastoral care in the gospel, Scripture, and the sanctifying work of the Spirit.