The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, December 5, 2025
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Dec 5, 2025 A university student faces backlash after receiving a zero for a paper reflecting her Christian views on gender. The discussion leads to a deeper dive into viewpoint diversity and First Amendment rights. Listeners inquire about navigating moral dilemmas in gambling and approaching college decisions with a Christian worldview. Insights on Jesus's human nature and practical tips for first date questions with a seminarian enrich the conversation. It's an engaging exploration of faith in contemporary issues.
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Zero Grade Signals Viewpoint Discrimination
- Albert Mohler argues a zero grade for a student's biblically based gender critique was unjustified and signaled animus.
- He sees this as evidence of viewpoint discrimination against Christian students in higher education.
Instructor Identity And Perceived Hostility
- Mohler highlights the instructor's transgender identity and the professor's statement calling the student's language "highly offensive."
- He argues the grade reflects personal hostility rather than academic judgment.
Defend Viewpoint Diversity Actively
- Protect viewpoint diversity: universities must not penalize students for biblically based arguments.
- Mohler advises students to raise complaints and use institutional and legal avenues when penalized for their views.