"One of the worst books ever." That is actor Brian Cox's verdict on the Bible, as the controversy-prone actor also called the Jewish and Christian scriptures patriarchal and a tool of control. … [Read more...] about ‘The Bible is one of the worst books ever,’ says ‘Succession’ star Brian Cox: ‘It is not the truth’
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Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices
The United Methodist Church's business session Tuesday voted to end a ban on using church funds to advocate for gay rights, a prelude to action expected later this week that would drop the denomination's official restrictions on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage. … [Read more...] about Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices
Nats cooled off in Texas to snap four-game winning streak
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats sweep four-game set with Marlins in Miami…
Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ sweeeeep!!! SWEEP THE LEG FISH, JOHNNY!!!: As noted in Washington’s pregame notes for the series finale in Miami, the Nationals went into the fourth of four with the Marlins in loanDepot park looking for the four-game sweep, which, if they completed it, would be the, “... first four-game sweep since [September] 23-26, 2019 vs. … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats sweep four-game set with Marlins in Miami…
Wealthy White residents win right to form own city, split from poorer Black neighborhoods
In a landmark ruling, the Louisiana Supreme Court has authorized the establishment of the City of St. George, marking the culmination of a contentious, decade-long debate. … [Read more...] about Wealthy White residents win right to form own city, split from poorer Black neighborhoods