UPDATE: Texas Governor Dan Patrick posted a Tweet earlier today that read, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7." He has since deleted the Tweet amidst backlash, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Barack "Identity Politics" Obama and his dilemma: FL victims where homosexuals, but perpetrator was Muslim.— Bryan Fischer (@BryanJFischer) June 12, 2016
What left should say but won't: we can't let gays kiss in public - it might offend Muslims. https://t.co/kAwqCcjct9— Bryan Fischer (@BryanJFischer) June 12, 2016
Americans don't need a lecture from the Islamic Society of Central Florida. An Islamist just slaughtered Americans on American soil. AGAIN!— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) June 12, 2016
Militant Islam seeks and brings death. Radical Christianity seeks and brings life. Praying for those involved in the #OrlandoShootings— Jason Benham (@JasonBBenham) June 12, 2016
Christian, your gay or lesbian neighbor is probably really scared right now. Whatever our genuine disagreements, let's love and pray.— Russell Moore (@drmoore) June 12, 2016
Fifty lives gone, at least. Fifty people made in the image of God. Horrific and heartbreaking. https://t.co/2a7XGj9gg0— Russell Moore (@drmoore) June 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals and the families of those involved in the horrific tragedy in Orlando. #PrayForOrlando— CWA LAC (@CWforA) June 12, 2016
My prayers are with the victims and family members who lost loved ones at the senseless shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) June 12, 2016
Patrick's tweet was the only really sincere one, I think. Plenty of Dominionist and fundamentalist preachers have called for application of the Biblical death penalty for homosexuality, and some, such as Kevin Swanson have been courted by top-level Republican politicians. You've documented a lot of that right here on this blog. Mateen may have followed a slightly different religion, but he was putting into practice what they preach.
ReplyDeleteInfidel -- Religious Right figures who are suddenly compassionate toward the Orlando victims are being disingenuous (assuming that their compassion isn't feigned). For years, they've promoted homophobia, spread myths about LGBTQ people, and even advocated for their deaths, as you noted. Now they suddenly care about their LGBTQ neighbors? Please.
DeleteIn a future post, I plan on exploring the Religious Right response to the fact that a gay nightclub was targeted. From what I've seen so far, their mental acrobatics have to be seen to be believed,