In a podcast clip flagged by Deadspin on Wednesday, Austin explained why he doesn’t respect Christian opponents of same-sex marriage.
“I don’t give a sh*t if two guys, two gals, guy-gal, whatever it is, I believe that any human being in America, or any human being in the goddamn world, that wants to be married, and if it’s same-sex, more power to ‘em,” he said.
“What also chaps my ass, some of these churches, have the high horse that they get on and say ‘we as a church do not believe in that.’ Which one of these motherf*ckers talked to God, and God said that same-sex marriage was a no-can-do?” the wrestler asked.
“OK, so two [men] can’t get married if they want to get married, but then a guy can go murder 14 people, molest five kids, then go to fucking prison, and accept God. And he’s going to let him into heaven?” Austin pointed out. “After the fact that he did all that shit?”
“See that’s all horseshit to me, that don’t jive with me.”"
Growing up I was never a fan of pro-wrestling, especially after I wrestled in high school.
However I love everything this man just said about Christians and marriage equality, and kid of wish I could buy him a beer now.
I can only imagine how this is going to blow the minds of some of those WWE loving rednecks down south.
There are so many people who claim to have conversations with God, and even worse, there are so many people who believe them.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many Fools who have God's voice in their heads and are acting it out.
DeleteSorry, I can't be a fan of anyone who can't explain their position without tons of profanity or word salad.
ReplyDeleteLisaB, how one speaks is not as important as what one speaks. I don't use profanity much either, but if we disregard people's opinions simply because of the words they use, we lose the meaning of what they have to say.
DeleteI believe LisaB was speaking in Snark, you know, jest, humor.
DeleteActually, I think how you present your ideas matters. If ideas are to *mean anything* then should they not be presented with all the care and thought they deserve?
DeletePeople's civil rights are on the line and the best you can do is "fuck this and fuck that and mother fuckers"?
Profanity is like a dandelion. You've got one in your yard and it's pretty, yellow and unique. A hundred dandelions and you've got a yard full of weeds, and people don't put any credence in your lawn advice.
I don't think people put much weight on anything Steve Austin says anyway, but dropping a bunch of profanity is not helping. Words matter. They mean things.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin has a huge following among rednecks who use the same language as he does. Austin's message is to his fans. What he said will influence some of those fans or at least make them think. Hopefully.
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DeleteDandelions are a sign of a yard with healthy biodiversity. Lawns with only grass and no "weeds" are a monoculture and monocultures do not occur in nature. They are sign of the hand of man favoring one species over another. If we kill all of the dandelions then we are acting against the will of nature.
The Daily Show had a nice bit on acceptance of gay marriage in the southern states. The results are quite surprising.
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LisaB is awaiting the RAPTURE,good luck with that fairy tale.
DeleteLisaB that is your opinion and you know what opinions are like, everybody has one.
DeleteStone Cold Steve Austin uses more colorful language than I usually do in order to express his own opinion, which I happen to agree with on this matter. I don't know if he was speaking "in character" or is just frustrated with the idiots that target other Americans who are "different" than those who are comfortable displaying their bigotry. Either way, I'm sure he would express himself more eloquently if he were speaking to his Sunday School class or his Mom.
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In kayfabe during a shoot interview, Austin spoke to another wrestler [Jake "The Snake" Roberts] who, after getting a beatdown by Stone Cold in the King of the Ring Final Match, was pretending to be holier than thou...
"You sit there and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn't get you anywhere! Talk about your Psalms, talk about John 3:16... Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass!"
Tell it, Stone Cold! Amen, brotha!
And that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so!!!
ReplyDeleteDamn Right!
DeleteNot exactly elegantly stated but oh so much more christian than the hypocritical buybull thumpers who have no place in their hearts for their brothers and sisters who are different from them.
ReplyDeleteLisaB--Grow the fuck up, there, I said it.
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Not a fan of Wrestling. Good on "Stone Cold!"
ReplyDeleteOT, I saw a Reddit post about John Cena and his generous work with the Make a Wish Foundation. So there's that too...
Mr. Austin just gained himself millions of gay fans, and we're loyal. I don't know that we'll fill stadiums and mix with the rednecks, but I'm ready to wear his face on a T-shirt today.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY O/T:
ReplyDeleteOkay what?!?!?!
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Sick dude!
DeleteI'm glad he said it, that's the target audience that needs to hear it the most. Any NASCAR folks following suit?
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