Robertson’s controversial beliefs first made waves in December 2013, when he likened homosexuality to bestiality in an interview with GQ magazine. After public outcry and a temporary suspension from A&E, Robertson released a public apology that read in part, “I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”
That benevolent attitude was nowhere to be seen, however, during a fiery sermon at Whites Ferry Road Church in his hometown of West Monroe, La., on Easter Sunday, April 20.
“What’s [Jesus] coming back for? …” Robertson asked the congregation. “To bring salvation to those who are waiting for it. Are you waiting on Jesus? Or are you afraid to see that sky busting, you see him coming? You got two lists.”
“I gave some guy one list,” he said, apparently referring to the bombshell GQ interview. “You say, were they mad at you about that list? They were mad at me.” Indeed, A&E briefly suspended him from the hit show.
“You say, why’d they get mad at you?” he continued. “‘Cuz instead of acknowledging their sin, like you had better do, they railed against me for giving them the truth about their sins. Don’t deceive yourselves.”
He shouted, “You want the verse? The news media didn’t even know it was a verse! They thought I was just mouthing off. Is homosexual behavior a sin? The guy asked me. I said, do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived.”
“Neither the sexually immoral, nor the idolators nor adulterers nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves, nor greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God,” Robertson blasted, paraphrasing a verse from Corinthians in the Bible.
The article goes on to point out that Duck Dynasty's ratings have fallen 40% since Robertson's initial rant was published in GQ magazine.
Perhaps after this one the show will disappear altogether.
In fact by August the biggest audience they might attract will be the smattering of folks that show up to see them at the Alaska State Fair.
Funny, for a guy who insists on looking like Christ, he certainly has the devil's way down pat.
ReplyDeleteThe washout, tea party, back bencher's, are pulling the end of the road migration that brought the majority of their crazy Alaskan secessionist to our great state. We have enough garbage that has washed up on our shores from past disasters. If you don't keep you own house clean, the pest will move in. The stink of the Palin's is enabling the vermin to seek refuge in the trash pile of Alaska, which happens to be Wasilla. The Dumb Dynasty perverts must have come up short on thirteen year old girls in Louisiana. No doubt plenty of Wasilla mom's and dad's will drag their budding daughters out for the Patriarch Phil's approval. Hell, Sarah and Todd will have them over for moose chili and show off their little stable of teenage sluts. Sadly a couple of them are getting a little long in the tooth, thus shortening their shelf life.
ReplyDeleteWell, since he is an adulterer, then I guess he will not inherit the Kingdom of God - or is he magically washed clean because he asked his wife's and God's/Jesus' forgiveness which I can only assume was granted because he is such an awesome person - NOT!
ReplyDeleteMy friend was dating the brother of a minister in so. calif. Said minister was having an affair, when my friend asked him how he could be a minister and an adulterer (sp?) he said, "because he believed in Christ, all his sins were forgiven and he could do what he wanted....I kid you not...
DeleteI also think he is greedy as is his whole clan. To change their outward appearance for wads of cash? Greedy and liars.
ReplyDeleteChristian? My ass!
DeleteThe whole Dumbfuck Dynasty act is a bit silly now that they've been exposed as country club preppy phonies anyway.
ReplyDeleteJust as fake as scarah payme palin
ReplyDelete"“Neither the sexually immoral, nor the idolators nor adulterers nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves, nor greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers..."
ReplyDeletePretty sweet of the bible to leave FEMALE prostitutes off that list, you know, 'cuz sometimes even a pious, righteous, god-fearin', bible-thumpin', sin-hatin', heaven-enterin' man has to do what a man has to do.... Praise Jeebus!
The kiss of death for this ole boy was also helped along by the idiot, Sarah Palin!
ReplyDeleteThis past winter, Duck Dynasty garb was half-price at Fred Meyer's stores. I never saw anyone near the racks, and it gave me the creeps just seeing the stuff. I'm not planning on attending the state fair this year, so I don't have to see any of their promotional signage. Not that the lack of attendance of one person is going to make a difference to the fair's profits. - I just don't want to be around the whole "vibe", personally.
ReplyDeleteThe other side of the coin is he increased the ratings from likeminded homophobes.
ReplyDeleteIt will be "interesting" to see the turn-out for DD's "performance". There are a lot of ultra-conservative likeminded homophobes who are probably excited to see them... and now THEY can come out of the closet and be identified by their neighbors. :-)
DeletePlenty of Alaskans will show up, like at a primary. Got to hand it to them, they rally when called upon - except at the Nation's Capitol last weekend OAS (haha)
DeleteSo, I've seen plenty of disappointment from Alaskans on the State Fair's Facebook page about their appearance. Some saying their values aren't worth being paid for and visited at the fairgrounds, or, "What are they going to do, a blue collar comedy show?" It is a quizzical appearance.
Anyone who thought this guy was going to "learn his lesson" is not paying attention.
ReplyDeleteRight Wingers ALWAYS double down. ALWAYS. It is a pathology with them.
He seems well versed in the topic he seems so obsessed with, I almost have the feeling he's played leapfrog with other men and never quite completed the leap. How about a "Duck Dynasty on the Down Low" special, you know, to reach a wider audience.
ReplyDeleteFundies and RWNJ's are so emboldened in their bubble, and when they step out or exposed, they are surprised, feel naked and embarrassed, but not for goodness sake - only that their shitty worldview is a low place. They either double down or give a weak ass apology (or blood libel video.) these guys are yesterday's cause célèbre - their brand of clothing, toys and textiles are now in the discount bins and will be about as useful Americana as Sarah Palin.
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