This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.<br />On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses why Massachusetts is rethinking the legalization of recreational marijuana, a liberal argument for having kids to support the liberal movement, and inability of secularists to understand jihadist theology.<br />Part I (00:14 – 12:19)<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/marijuana-referendum-massachusetts-pot-users-emergency-rooms-68fa22cd?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfMdmgeJzAigwKTvczq3pUTbz03-qm-P2jSb3cZmidPL-ISQmzwWUtm1h89LOE%3D&gaa_ts=6939fab3&gaa_sig=EQJwc7_YilWfkO7G9RQkyGgDeTHDRXQdiRaxPLa4w0Snmt2G44gGMayxfem7WUmwquOlptOPHZJdyLHAmk6roA%3D%3D">Potheads Head for the Emergency Room</a> by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)</li></ul>Part II (12:19 – 18:19)<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/12/10/birth-rate-liberals-conservatives-prioritize-family/87621223007/">Liberals aren’t having kids, conservatives are. That matters.</a> by USA Today (Ingrid Jacques)</li></ul>Part III (18:19 – 24:58)<br /><a href="https://albertmohler.com/subscribe">Sign up</a> to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.<br />Follow Dr. Mohler:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/albertmohler">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/albertmohler/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlbertMohlerSBTS">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzH05TIlVgb3fNFMb10LYvg">YouTube</a><br />For more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to <a href="https://sbts.edu">sbts.edu</a>.<br />For more information on Boyce College, just go to <a href="https://boycecollege.com">BoyceCollege.com</a>.<br />To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go <a href="https://albertmohler.com/contact">here</a>.<br />
