Al Mohler Reverses Course, Rejects Blasphemy Laws After Controversy

Al Mohler clarifies blasphemy law comments after backlash from Richard Land, Baptist leaders

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler has clarified that he opposes blasphemy laws, in response to criticism of earlier remarks in which he implied support for them.

Al Mohler reverses course, rejects blasphemy laws after controversy

(RNS) — A prominent Southern Baptist theologian now says that he was wrong to endorse the idea of blasphemy laws in a recent book and during a book tour talk at an Idaho university. “On this score, to state the matter plainly, I think I blew it,” R. Albert “Al” Mohler wrote in an op-ed Monday (Sept. 14) for World Opinions, a Christian editorial site where he is editor.  “As a Baptist, I would never want to coerce religious belief — period,” Mohl…

‘I blew it’ on blasphemy, Mohler admits of his hypothetical Christian nationalism - Tennessee Baptist and Reflector

LOUISVILLE, KY. (BP) — “I think I blew it,” Albert Mohler responded Sept. 14 to critics of his envisioned blasphemy laws under a hypothetical Christian nationalism supposed in a book chapter he wrote. Mohler’s comments in the 2026 book “Five Views on Christian Nationalism,” which proved contentious, were based on the supposition of drafting a […]

‘I blew it’ on blasphemy, Mohler admits of his hypothetical Christian nationalism

LOUISVILLE, KY. (BP) — “I think I blew it,” Albert Mohler responded Sept. 14 to critics of his envisioned blasphemy laws under a hypothetical Christian nationalism supposed in a book chapter he wrote. Mohler’s comments in the 2026 book “Five Views on Christian Nationalism,” which proved contentious, were based on the supposition of drafting a