What is Wrong with Saying that Homosexuals Will Go to Hell?
<p>The tweet has since been deleted. But Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer, Chaim Bloom, <a href="https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/06/red-sox-confronted-starter-matt-dermody-over-deleted-past-homophobic-tweet.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">supported Dermody</a>, saying that he did not realize that his statement would be hurtful and defending his right to free speech. “If we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment,” Bloom said, “it’s not right for us to police what people believe.” (Bloom did not, however, explain how accepting homophobic intolerance promotes an inclusive environment.)</p>
<p>Dermody is not the only professional athlete to publicly condemn homosexuality. Australian rugby player Israel Folau posted a <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-11/israel-folau-slammed-over-latest-anti-gay-comments/10991574" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">similar tweet</a>, saying “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, thieves, atheists, idolaters, Hell awaits you. Repent! Only Jesus saves.” And former NFL coach <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/tony-dungy-tweet-nfl-homophobic-football-transphobic-rcna67322" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Dungy</a> has made similar remarks.</p>
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