This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (13:51 - 13:51) Christians Did Not Start the Culture Wars, But We Cannot Evade Them: The Imperative of Christian Engagement for the Good of Society

• The God I Know Is Not a Culture Warrior by New York Times (Tish Harrison Warren)

PART II (19:21 - 19:21) Yes, Christians Should Be on the School Board: Why Christians Cannot Abandon Responsibility for the Larger Society

• Don’t Run for the School Board by Christianity Today (Bonnie Kristian)

PART III (24:11 - 24:11) The Secular Shock: Christian Schools, There is a Price to Be Paid

• Florida Christian School Says It Will Refer to Students Only by 'Biological Gender,' Asks Gay and Transgender Students to Leave by NBC News (Antonio Planas)
• Kindergartner in Louisiana Allegedly Forced Out of School Because Her Parents are a Same-Sex Couple by NBC News (Antonio Planas)