:SpeakerJohnson@council.nyc.gov
Their continued presence here is an affront to our values of inclusion, and is painful for all New Yorkers who care deeply about the LGBTQ community. 2/
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My statement on Samaritan's Purse: It is time for Samaritan's Purse to leave NYC. This group, led by the notoriously bigoted, hate-spewing Franklin Graham, came at a time when our city couldn't in good conscience turn away any offer of help. That time has passed. 1/
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I'm aware that our battle against COVID-19 is still ongoing, and that our health care system—and the amazing workers who have been the heroes of this unprecedented time in our history—still needs support. 3/
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@NYCCouncil is committed to supporting those workers and protecting our city's public health. But as a city that values diversity and compassion for all, we can't continue allowing a group with their track record to remain here when we're past the point they're needed. 4/Show this thread -
Mount Sinai must sever its relationship with Samaritan’s Purse. Its leader calls the LGBTQ community "detestable" and "immoral." He says being gay is "an affront to God," and refers to gay Christians as "the enemy." 5/
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Samaritan's Purse requires its volunteers to agree to a written affirmation “that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female.” Hate has no place in our beautiful city. 6/6
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Thank you! Thank you! PS: Please run for Mayor.
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I could not agree with this more! They need to leave!
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Where does your hate come from? Past experience? Does it feel good when hate on Christians? Do you want them to look small so you feel big? Does their commitment to God scare you? Make you see your own shortcomings or lack of goal in this life?
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If it’s a group that does charity work helping people regardless of their race, sexuality, or religion then it’s probably the hate one...
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