1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture

the misinterpretation of ancient Greek

Summer Movie Night: “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture”

Sunday, July 13 at 6:30 pm

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State Street, Albany, NY

Free and open to the public

In partnership with the Pride Center Spirit Committee, Emmanuel Baptist invites you to a screening of “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.”

I RECOMMEND IT. 

This 2022 documentary explores the tireless efforts of researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. The film chronicles the discovery of previously unseen archives at Yale University, which shed light on the misinterpretation of ancient Greek that led to the term “homosexuality” being introduced into the Bible for the first time. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars and opposing pastors, the documentary also includes personal stories from the film’s creators.

Parking Information:

  • For those with mobility limitations: Accessible parking is available on the east side of the Emmanuel building near the ramp entrance.
  • Street Parking: Available along State Street, especially heading toward the Capitol building.
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church: Limited parking is available across the street at 85 Chestnut Street.
  • First Presbyterian Church of Albany: Additional parking is located three blocks away at 362 State Street.

Questions? Call the church office at 518-465-5161 or e-mail pastorkathy@emmanuelalbany.org

Lydster: plane ride home

Thandeka Dladla

The day before the daughter took the plane ride home, I asked her, on WhatsApp, if she had her ticket and passport. She wrote back, “I hope so.” Of course, she did, but it wasn’t the answer I had been seeking. She arrived at the airport in Cape Town about four hours before her scheduled flight on June 17, as recommended, which was beneficial because loading began over an hour before takeoff.

So it wasn’t precisely a plane ride “home” but to the DC metro. Meanwhile, my wife was driving us from the Poconos to a Hampton Inn near Dulles International Airport. We could follow the 14-hour flight on the United Airlines app.

The daughter has landed!

On the morning of June 18, we took a hotel shuttle to the airport, and after the driver spoke with the daughter on my phone, he was able to locate her. We see the Daughter! After brief hugs, we returned to the Hampton, ate breakfast, and then went back to the Poconos. Since her internal clock was six hours ahead of Eastern time, and she hadn’t slept much on the plane, there was a period of adjustment.

Still, she shared gifts with us, including some various flavored salts and teas for my wife. I received a University of Cape Town hat and t-shirt. Additionally, I got CDs of Miriam Makeba and a live album by Thandeka Dladla, a devotee of Makeba who my daughter has seen perform.  As my daughter predicted, she fell asleep listening to Dladla.

The next day, after breakfast, we went to the miniature golf course. It was two 18-hole courses, one on the plains and the other on the mountains. It was accurate in that the latter involved far more steps to climb. It also started getting very warm and muggy as we swatted some mosquitoes.

We stopped at the general store for lunch, then stayed for ice cream when a quick deluge fell from the sky.

The next day, we went home, stopping at Milford, PA  en route. About three hours after arriving home, the daughter went out with a friend. It’s good to have her back.

Ramblin' with Roger
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