“This is an example of gross mishandling of Scripture,” said Mobile-area pastor Derek Allen. “We have to guard ourselves from letting our emotions take us to such places.”
“The challenges we face stem from a fundamental lack of compassion, empathy and genuine understanding. We have lost sight of the importance of deep, meaningful dialogue. It’s up to us to invest time and energy into building relations.”
Willie Mays got his start at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. A special, regular season game will take place at the field June 20.
Matt Queen, a former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary professor and interim provost, has been indicted on a charge of obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case, according to the DOJ.
The previously pending lawsuit by businessman Frank C. Mann involving the financial challenges and closing of Judson College has been settled as the Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy process continues for Judson.