Just hours after 50 people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick tweeted a Bible verse that appeared to condemn the shooting victims, many of whom were gay.
At 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, Patrick tweeted a screen grab of Galatians 6:7, which reads “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) June 12, 2016
Twitter responded harshly to the Tweet, calling Patrick insensitive.
This lands on a.m. after gay club shooting — deadliest in US history. Pre-set coincidence? Response? RT @DanPatrick: pic.twitter.com/BNJinc4VsU
— Emily Ramshaw (@eramshaw) June 12, 2016
@DanPatrick You pervert Christianity in a way that would make Jesus cringe. Where is your compassion?
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) June 12, 2016
@DanPatrick you should be ashamed of yourself
— Michael Urie (@michaelurie) June 12, 2016
Patrick later tweeted a verse from Psalms 37:39, reading “The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord, He is their stronghold in time of trouble.”
Have a blessed Sunday! pic.twitter.com/RaoitzD7fV
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) June 12, 2016
Alex Hider is a writer for the E.W. Scripps National Desk. Follow him on Twitter @alexhider.
