Every week, sofa posts a round up of stuff that didn’t make it to its own post. Considering some of the news from this week, I’m going to try and minimise my comment a little on the below.
On a light note – todays round up is being typed to the back drop of “The Odd Squad” from CBBC. (Thats right, not cbeebies, little sofa is growing up!)
Donald Trump and The Bible.
Well, in case you’ve missed it. Here’s a summery of what Donald did with the Bible.
I’m not in the habit of quoting The Bible Society, but they’ve not held back with that they think…
It’s not entirely clear what Mr Trump intended to convey by this photo-op, but it’s a disturbing image. Certainly he outraged the church’s bishop: Rt Revd Mariann Budde told CNN, ‘Let me be clear, the President just used a Bible, the most sacred text of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and one of the churches of my diocese, without permission, as a backdrop for a message antithetical to the teachings of Jesus.’
It’s genuinely troubling to see the Bible being used as a prop – particularly when, as the bishop says, it’s associated with images of violence. Co-opting the Bible as a justification for repression is unacceptable.
The Bible Society
When Pat Robertson Has Something To Say…
… and you think you agree????
When Ivanka Trump joins in…
Sounds of Hope
Lets start somewhere?
Can I recommend this tweet?
In fact, how about clicking through to the above tweet, and give the suggestions a read.
Lets try and stay well, and look out for each other?
Please people?
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