Right-Wing Media and the Death of an Alabama Pastor

Bubba stepped up to the pulpit. “I am so undeserving,” he said. “I don’t come from a background of being a pastor. I come from a background of loving people. And I believe there’s a giant difference between being a Christian and being Christlike. I try my best to be Christlike. There’s a lot of Christians that hurt people. What we should strive to do is go out of our way to love people unconditionally, despite who they are, what they are—because you know why? Jesus loves me.” Bubba would often talk about how his life had been suffused with a grace that was beyond his comprehension. He believed that was the essence of God, and today he was telling his congregation that if God could love him—of all people—it was a sure sign that God loved everyone created in His image. That last Sunday of October 2023 would be the last Sunday of Bubba Copeland’s life. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [Right-Wing Media and the Death of an Alabama Pastor]( [Right-Wing Media and the Death of an Alabama Pastor]( Bubba stepped up to the pulpit. “I am so undeserving,” he said. “I don’t come from a background of being a pastor. I come from a background of loving people. And I believe there’s a giant difference between being a Christian and being Christlike. I try my best to be Christlike. There’s a lot of Christians that hurt people. What we should strive to do is go out of our way to love people unconditionally, despite who they are, what they are—because you know why? Jesus loves me.” Bubba would often talk about how his life had been suffused with a grace that was beyond his comprehension. He believed that was the essence of God, and today he was telling his congregation that if God could love him—of all people—it was a sure sign that God loved everyone created in His image. That last Sunday of October 2023 would be the last Sunday of Bubba Copeland’s life. [Read More](   [The 50 Best Documentaries on Netflix to Watch Now]( [The 50 Best Documentaries on Netflix to Watch Now]( Basketball GOATS, murder, and yes, food. So much food. [Read More]( [If You're Not Shopping This Ralph Lauren Sale, You're Doing It Wrong]( [If You're Not Shopping This Ralph Lauren Sale, You're Doing It Wrong]( With 50% off on iconic styles, this is one you don't want to miss. [Read More](     [The Esquire Home Awards, 2024]( [The Esquire Home Awards, 2024]( With so many retailers, a ridiculous number of influencers hawking paid partnerships, and prices that make your head spin, it can be damn near impossible to know where to spend your precious moolah. That’s where we come in. Our team thoroughly tests products, and this year I enlisted our entire staff to lounge on couches, road-test the newest smart-home gadgets, sleep under all kinds of sheets, dry off with organic cotton towels, and drink whatever the hell they wanted from the finest glassware—in order to find the best of the best for you. Behold: the finalists for the Esquire Home Awards. [Read More](   [13 Useful Laptop Bags That Don’t Sacrifice on Style]( [13 Useful Laptop Bags That Don’t Sacrifice on Style]( Keep your computer safe without looking like a summer intern. [Read More]( [Have the House Republicans Ever Considered... Governing?]( [Have the House Republicans Ever Considered... Governing?]( They've sent 50-odd oversight requests to various agencies in a desperate attempt to ruin Biden's year. [Read More](     [Shōgun Episode 7 Shows the Ultimate Betrayal]( [Shōgun Episode 7 Shows the Ultimate Betrayal]( For the past two weeks, Shōgun has operated like a standardized-test question. Mariko can’t sit next to Blackthorne. Buntaro is on a break from his wife. Lord Ito is loyal only to the Taikō. Mariko’s father murdered Ochiba’s father. It’s a mess! Apparently, Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is the only one who can sort out the complicated politics of seventeenth-century feudal Japan. He’s trying to piece together new threats from his Osaka rivals, but his vassals keep driving him insane with outlandish and trivial matters. In recent episodes, we’ve seen a forbidden romance, a rotting bird, and even a whole new power player. Well, my readers, prepare yourselves for another twist. [Read More](   [⛳ Unleash Your A-Game with Our Golf Getaway Sweepstakes!]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter?]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779