Thursday, April 23, 2026

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
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