Tennessee Pastors Speak Out on Supreme Court Rulings, Call for Love and Tolerance

Plus, state reports huge budget surplus

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This past week was a busy one in Tennessee politics — here are some of the highlights:

Tennessee Pastors Express Outrage Over Supreme Court Rulings | Advocate Andy | NewsBreak Original

“I’m so disheartened, discouraged, and, honestly, angered by the recent rulings from the Supreme Court against affirmative action, against equality for same- sex couples, and against the biblical value of debt forgiveness,” said Rev. Josh Scott, Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville. “Equality is an essential part of human flourishing. Unfortunately, it appears that several Supreme Court Justices are using their power to ration rights, take away freedoms, and deny opportunities to certain Americans. These extreme Justices, bankrolled by dark- money billionaires, have recommitted themselves to discrimination.”