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This week we’re talking about a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays who shared a social media post that was deemed offensive by LGBT promoters and supporters. Not long after he was coerced into making an apology, he was cut by the team. For many in our culture, promoting Biblical standards of sexuality and gender is an unforgivable sin. We’re going to talk about this today.
STORY – Blue Jays Cut Christian Pitcher After He Voices Support for Target Boycott, Quotes Bible
“A Toronto pitcher who sparked controversy with comments about Target and LGBT Pride Month has been cut from the team.
“The pitcher, Anthony Bass, is an outspoken Christian who shared a video on Instagram in May that quoted Bible verses and supported conservative-led boycotts of Target and Bud Light. The video labeled the company’s stances on certain issues ‘evil’ and ‘demonic.’ The post quoted Ephesians 5:11, ‘Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.’
“Bass apologized and removed the video. But in a follow-up interview, he said his ‘personal beliefs’ on the issue had not changed.
“The Blue Jays last week ‘designated’ him for assignment, a baseball term that means he has been immediately cut from the team’s roster. A different Major League Baseball team could still pick him up.
“Toronto general manager Ross Atkins acknowledged that the comments played a role in releasing Bass.” (Christian Headlines)
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