Wednesday, May 6, 2026

In this episode of The Briefing, Albert Mohler examines the Trump administration's investigation into Smith College over its gender admission policy, arguing that the college's 2015 shift to admitting anyone who identifies as a woman—regardless of biological sex—violates the intent of Title IX. Mohler frames the issue as a defense of biological sex as a fixed, God-ordained reality, criticizing the ideological shift in feminism and the LGBTQ+ agenda that he believes undermines the very purpose of women's colleges. He praises the Department of Education for asserting that single-sex institutions must be based on objective biological criteria, not subjective identity. The discussion then shifts to Canada's growing cultural alignment with Europe, highlighting its secularization, legalization of assisted suicide, and progressive social policies—paralleling trends in Western Europe. Mohler contrasts this with the U.S.'s enduring North American identity and Christian foundations. Finally, he explores the rise of biometric identity verification technologies like World ID, co-founded by Sam Altman, which aim to combat AI-generated fakes and bots. Mohler draws a sobering parallel to Revelation 13’s 'mark of the beast,' warning that while not a literal fulfillment, such technologies signal a profound shift in human identity and trust in digital spaces, urging Christians to remain vigilant and prayerful for Christ’s return.