“Gays to blame for ‘wrath of God’ in coronavirus pandemic, White House minister says”

“A reverend who leads a weekly White House Bible study drew backlash after he appeared to suggest that gays and lesbians are among those to be blamed for the coronavirus pandemic.

“Rev. Ralph Drollinger wrote in a blog post the United States ‘is experiencing the forsaking wrath of God’ because of homosexuals, environmentalists, atheists and ‘depraved minds.'”

“‘The coronavirus could be a form of God’s cataclysmic wrath,’ he wrote.

“Drollinger, who operates Capitol Ministries, quoted Bible scripture and said ‘indicative of forsaking wrath is a proclivity toward lesbianism and homosexuality.'”

“Unfortunately for the vast majority of faithful individuals in America, too many of the unfaithful have been allowed by the faithful to gain high positions of influence in our culture: high positions in our government, our educational system, our media and our entertainment industry,’ Drollinger said. ‘This is tragic, unfortunate, and costly.'”

“More than 50 GOP lawmakers attend Drollinger’s Capitol Hill Bible study, according to The Intercept, by Mike Stunson, McClatchy News. Read more