The Holy Post 628: Olympic Outrage & the New Testament in Color with Esau McCaulley & Amy Peeler
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Jul 31, 2024 New Testament scholars Esau McCaulley and Amy Peeler dive deep into cultural controversies, discussing the backlash over the Olympic drag queen performance paralleling the Last Supper. They debate the implications of Oklahoma's Bible education mandate and its ties to indoctrination versus education. Their new commentary, "The New Testament in Color," emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in biblical interpretation, advocating for empathy and understanding through a multi-ethnic lens. Plus, don’t miss a humorous story of a flip-flop fail in Death Valley!
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Flip-Flop Fail
- A Belgian man wearing flip-flops in Death Valley suffered third-degree burns.
- Helicopters couldn't rescue him immediately due to extreme heat, highlighting climate change's impact.
French Mockery of Religion
- French culture has a history of mocking religion, stemming from distrust of the church.
- The Olympic display reflected this cultural tendency, not necessarily a targeted attack on Christianity.
Cultural Context Matters
- France's history of critiquing the Catholic Church and enacting restrictive religious policies complicates the issue.
- American observers should avoid imposing their own cultural narratives onto the situation.