COMMENTS:
* Blind religious faith is going down the toilet, reaping what it sows, because actual FACT, knowledge, is available to more people than ever. The religious extremists (including the American right wing Christian hardliners) are reaping what they sow, because their bible thumping doesn't buy them elections on the national scale any more. Their inherent faith based bigotry is never going to work in this country, as even they want selected religious extremists (specifically Islamists) removed from conversation. What these guys don't get (yet) is that the same holds true for them, and their narrow view of acceptance. THEIR religious views are no more important to a truly free society than any other. This #$%$-ant little politician is an arrogant bigot who hasn't yet realized his position is an obsolete one. He's exactly like the Muslims he fears and hates. This country is great BECAUSE it is not a theocracy. They don't get that.
* I guess the fellow from Texas never learned the New Testament...or he's purposely ignoring it. either way, he is an embarrassment to the state of Texas and all her citizens. it's "Christians" like him that cause the rest of us nothing but problems and grief. I still can't believe we have these zealots in government...
* All he's doing is advertising his religion. Let him. We have freedom of speech in this country. He's a government official, so it's better to hear what he thinks up front, isn't it? I'm sure he's proud of his religion. Good. Let him advertise the type of people his religion attracts. As for me, my thoughts go out to the victims and their families.
* What a #$%$. And THIS is what you so called Christians want for America? The Christian Taliban complete with Christian Sharia Law?
* ...is personal satisfaction and happiness ever gained through cruel words and cruel actions toward others?? I guess I just don't understand any joy that it could possibly bring...
* How anyone can not feel such sadness over this tragedy is beyond me. Dan Patrick is no example to anyone of following Jesus
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Texas Lt. Gov. Faces Backlash for Tweeting 'A Man Reaps What He Sows' Bible Verse After Mass Shooting at Orlando Gay Club
By People, June 12, 2016
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has faced a social media backlash for what some perceive as anti-gay commentary after Sunday's mass shooting at an popular Orlando, Florida, gay nightclub.
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows," Patrick tweeted Sunday morning, hours after a mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse which left, at least 50 people dead and 53 injured. Officials have called the attack the deadliest mass shooting in American history.
Patrick posted the same verse to his Facebook page soon after. Both posts were deleted before noon.
It was not immediately clear if Patrick was commenting on the Orlando shooting. Representatives from his office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
Many users on both platforms read Patrick's quotation as anti-gay, as that verse (and the one succeeding it) have frequently been quoted as evidence of Christianity's intolerance of gays.
"You're such a poor example of Texas, and of Christianity. May those affected my this morning's violence be protected from the thoughtless words of idiots like you," one Facebook user commented on Patrick's post.
Another wrote, "What a horrific post. Disgusting. But then, I guess you failed to remember that the entire book of Galatians was written to the CHURCH, and that Paul's anger was to the bigotry and selfishness within the Christian church at Galatians. In other words – he was talking about people like you.
On Twitter, businessman and sometimes Shark Tank guest Chris Sacca responded, "You pervert Christianity in a way that would make Jesus cringe. Where is your compassion?"
Chris Sacca ✔ @saccaPatrick, a Republican, opposed gay marriage and has spoken out against the White House's requirement that students be allowed to use the school bathroom that matches their gender identity.
@DanPatrick You pervert Christianity in a way that would make Jesus cringe. Where is your compassion?
7:29 AM - 12 Jun 2016
Authorities do [not] yet know a motive for the shooting, and an FBI spokesperson said Sunday morning that this is an ongoing investigation and wouldn't classify it as a terror or hate crime.
The father of the reported suspect told NBC News that it "has nothing to do with religion," and instead pointed toward his son's recent anger at seeing two men kissing.
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