Thursday, April 23, 2026
From The Briefing with Albert Mohler by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
April 23, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the implications of a federal appeals court ruling allowing Texas to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms and explores the historical and moral significance of the Ten Commandments in a secular age.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 11:14) It’s Yet Another Sign That the Lemon Test is Gone: Federal Appeals Court Rules Texas Can Require Ten Commandments in Classrooms 5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms by The Washington Post (Laura Meckler) Part II (11:14 – 13:26) The Ten Commandments Have Shaped History: The Massive Impact of the Ten Commandments on Western Civilization Part III (13:26 – 14:31) The Ten Commandments in a Secular Age: Secularists Revolt Against Both the First and Second Tables of God’s Law Part IV (14:31 – 20:07) The Enduring Pattern of the Moral Law: Even in a Secular Age, Sexual and Financial Misconduct By Those in Power is Still Considered Immoral House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations by The New York Times (Michael Gold) Ohio State Details Relationship That Led to President’s Resignation by The New York Times (Stephanie Saul) Part V (20:07 – 25:48) The Sinfulness of Sin Has Not Changed: Technology and Opportunities Change, But the Sinfulness of the Human Heart Has Not Changed Sign up to receive The…
People in this episode
Host: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Topics covered
- Ten Commandments
- Christian worldview
- moral law
- secularism
- ethics
- sinfulness of sin
Keywords
- Ten Commandments
- Christianity
- moral law
- secularism
- ethics
- sin
- Texas
- federal appeals court
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Organizations: The Washington Post, The New York Times
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