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Pastor's 'toxic empathy' remarks on LGBTQ people draw backlash
Original: Once again another example of that kind, inclusive, welcoming caring # Christian love we keep hearing about. > MAGA hate
A pastor aligned with the MAGA movement has said a US state has been 'hijacked' by 'toxic empathy' for LGBTQ people, drawing criticism from social media users. Critics pointed to the contrast between the pastor's rhetoric and the Christian messaging of compassion and inclusion, with some calling the remarks an example of religiously framed hostility toward the LGBTQ community.
Why now: Remarks condemning empathy for LGBTQ people clash with widely professed Christian values of love and inclusion, prompting sharp criticism online.
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