Monthly Archives: May 2020

Quote for the day

The genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 rules out a lab-engineered virus. And although escape from a lab of a naturally occurring virus that was isolated from bat specimens collected by scientists cannot be completely eliminated as the origin, the closest laboratory … Continue reading

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Disheartening tweet of the day

"I will override the governors," President Trump says, if states do not declare churches "essential" and allow them to open this weekend. — Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) May 22, 2020 Anybody who has paid even modest attention to the news over … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

SBC President, JD Greear, Says Muslims and Christians Worshipping Same God 'Has Merit' (ICYMI) https://t.co/OjPWmjuNGv — Pulpit & Pen News (@pulpitpennews) May 22, 2020 As you will see if you visit the Pulpit and Pen site, they are upset over … Continue reading

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Tweet of the day

Baylor did an in-depth study on clergy sex abuse in general. They found that pastors (vast majority male) were twice as likely to sexually abuse as other "care" professions.https://t.co/eKvOp5xGRz — David Dzimianski (@DavidDzimianski) May 21, 2020 The Pious will never … Continue reading

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Bertrand Russell, b. 1872-May-18

Born on this date in 1872, Bertrand Russell was a mathematician, a philosopher, and among the most graceful essayists who ever lived. I had never heard of him before his death in 1970 (I was then in high school), but … Continue reading

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