The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Dec 16, 2025 A tragic attack at Bondi Beach raises alarms about targeted violence against Jewish gatherings. The discussion extends to the erosion of free assembly and implications for campuses. Immigration is linked to societal vulnerabilities, while a deeper analysis reveals a civilizational clash with Islam. Concerns grow over proposed changes to Canada’s hate-speech law that could threaten religious expression. Lastly, the State Department’s return to Times New Roman symbolizes authority and tradition in governance.
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Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack
- A Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach was attacked, killing at least 16 including a child, a rabbi, and a Holocaust survivor.
- Albert Mohler frames this as part of a recurring pattern of violent assaults on Jewish communities in free societies.
Free Assembly Under Strain
- Mohler argues open societies are becoming unsafe as free assembly is curtailed by rising violence and security costs.
- He warns that growing security burdens and insurance changes will fundamentally alter public gatherings and campus life.
Immigration and Civilizational Risk
- Mohler links mass immigration to increased societal vulnerability and challenges to assimilation.
- He contends that large immigrant populations who don't adopt the 'civilizational project' create risks to national cohesion.
