Giants pitchers cite Genesis verse on Pride Night caps; theologians challenge interpretation
By
Erin Allday
Summary
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote "Gen 9:12-16" on their caps during Pride Night, citing a Bible passage from the story of Noah's flood. Theologians and religious scholars push back against this interpretation, arguing the verse is about God's covenant with humanity and not about human sexuality or LGBTQ+ identity. The incident highlights ongoing cultural debates over the meaning of the rainbow symbol and the intersection of faith, sports, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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· 3 pulledThe Bible verse that three Giants pitchers scrawled on their game caps to protest Pride Night last week is taken from the tale of the great flood, when God wiped out nearly all life on Earth except for the humans and animals Noah was able to save on his ark.
Many experts say its message cuts against efforts to 'reclaim' the rainbow.
The verse, Genesis 9:12-16, God...
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