The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026 A sobering look at a deadly school shooting in British Columbia and the national grief that followed. Analysis of how media reports frame the shooter’s gender presentation and patterns in similar attacks. A discussion about the removal of the rainbow flag at Stonewall and what that symbol reveals about cultural debates over pride and identity.
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Mass Shootings As Cultural And Media Phenomena
- Mass shootings expose recurring cultural and technological patterns that amplify tragedy and motive-seeking in the media.
- Albert Mohler argues Christians must first morally indict the evil while offering compassion to victims and communities.
How Media Use Coded Gender Language
- Mohler highlights coded reporting when media label a suspect 'a woman' based on clothing, revealing how gender language is used.
- He argues once you spot the code, the media's phrasing around transgender suspects becomes unmistakable.
Transgender Identity Noted In Reporting
- Some outlets (e.g., BBC, Telegraph) reported the suspect's transgender history citing police reports, while others used euphemisms.
- Mohler views a recurring link between gender confusion and certain mass attacks in recent cases.