We’re not sure what’s crazier — drafting a resolution asking God to spare the citizens of Blount County from a Sodom & Gomorrah-style wrath in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality, or actually thinking such a resolution would reach its target audience of one.
But whatever the underlying motivation, County Commissioner Karen Miller sponsored the so-called “wrath of God resolution,” hoping for a lively debate on the subject.
The resolution states: “We adopt this resolution before God that He pass us by in His Coming Wrath and not destroy our County as He did Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighboring cities. As the Passover Lamb was a means of salvation to the ancient Children of Israel, so we stand upon the safety of the Lamb of God to save us.”
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We weren’t aware that God took flight-pattern requests when planning a good Old Testament wrath, but hey, we’re open to learning.
Except no discussion was had — the commission swiftly voted 10-5 not to take up the agenda.
Related: Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Antigay Bullying Under “Religious Freedom”
Over 100 protesters with the Tennessee Equality Project were on hand to lend their voices to the meeting, and though they were successful in stalling it, they still expect a fight.
“As of tonight, for tonight, this is a victory,” Tennessee Equality Project committee chair Gwen Schablik said. “We were able to drop this issue tonight but are still unsure of what is to come.”
Local politics at it’s finest.
Watch the bizarre video below:
1EqualityUSA
Too late. Your hair is wrath.
Cam
I know that the GOP loves to complain about political correctness, but the fact is, PC has worked far more to their benefit than anybody else’s.
Years ago this woman would have been mocked mercilessly for her idiocy, but now, any form of stupidity is basically protected speech as long as people say “It’s religion”.
So where a newspaper or the local media would have previously been embarrassed by this woman, now nobody will even ask the question of “How did this fool get into office.”.
So again, PC has helped the ignorant, the bigoted, and the crazy far more than anybody else.
Giancarlo85
Oh wow. I didn’t think these idiots still existed. Is it 2015? Or 1898? LOL. Those who complain the most about political correctness, are usually the most absent minded and delusional.
Curty
Nutjob alert. Same sex marriage has been in
United states since 2004 in some form or another and “God” Hasn’t destroyed the country or earth. These religious folks are scary! Thank God I protected my sanity by leaving moms church at 18. Smh
Atrius
I live near Blount County. She’s the perfect example of why religious people should not hold office. They’re crazy.
mmedesevigne
Let me offer one well-worn thought and a recent confirmation:
The English philosopher John Stuart Mill once famously said: “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”
In yesterday’s edition of Toronto’s The Globe and Mail newspaper, an article by Paul Fairie (no, really) said, in part: “A recent EKOS poll suggested that respondents with higher levels of education are less likely to vote Conservative …”
Fools like this woman get into office because stupid people elect them. QED.
Curty
Freedom from religion law needs to be adapted. These people are nuts and can’t serve some of their citizens with this type or insane beliefs. People like this are a threat to mankind. Many would be serial killers and terrorist have same thoughts and then they go on a hunt to kill those who are different. What these people fail to realize is marriage won’t deter or hasn’t deter homosexuality. If they had any logic they would know its been around since beginning of time and the world is still here. Logic and religion just don’t mix.
AtticusBennett
hey tennessee republicans! remember when y’all owned slaves and were segregated? yeah, well,if “God” didn’t smite you bigots for that, God won’t smite you for allowing Deb and Sue to marry.
ingyaom
It’s a wonder this woman can even feed herself and tie her own shoes, much less hold elected office… which raises the question: how stupid are the people who elected her?
Giancarlo85
@Curty: I would add… same sex marriage has been legal in entire countries before the US, and those countries are doing fine too.
Funny these nutjobs come from states that are the most dependent on federal money and would crumble without it. Tennessee is a polluted nightmare of a state… these religious nuts can’t even respect the environment. Well didn’t their “god” create this planet (in their eyes)? They basically are shitting on “god’s” creation. Inane hypocrisy.
Curty
@Giancarlo85: Good point… thanks for adding that. They are completely beyond logic and reasoning though. All we can do is fight back with legal and other means to counter their attacks.
Grant Mealey
Jesus will forgive her ð???
Chris Duffy
I offer an Amendment: “Except her.” Do I hear a second?
Londale Foster
Al the Crazies are coming out of the Sewer!
AJ Legault
Can I ask God to spare us from her?
Faye Denton
Watch out folks ! It’s not Halloween yet but the “loonies” are out !
David Travis
Bless her heart.
Patrick Laney
God cannot draft a resolution – and you should go back to junior high and finish that civics class…
Daniel Salmeron
If you’re not going it in sackcloth and ashes you’re doing it wrong (see the last chapter in Jonah)
JerseyMike
I am so glad I don’t believe in this crap anymore.. don’t know if I ever believed.. Always had my doubts about religion.. even more so now..
Richard Lee Zweiben Klein
She’s another lost soul suffering from chronic idiotsy
GG
County Commissioner Karen Miller’s resolution states: “We adopt this resolution before God that He pass us by in His Coming Wrath . . .”
This just in: Tennessee Commissioner Introduces Resolution Asking God to Ignore Them During Rapture
A perfect example of batshit crazy.
James R Holmes
Bless her heart! Poor ignorant soul.
Roger Honeycutt
They will pray for.god not to destroy them then turn around and claim he answered their prayers. Silly little fools.
Glücklich
Are we sure she’s not from Berkeley? They love to pass kooky non-binding resolutions.
@Atrius: I’m sorry. So do Mr. Glücklich’s mother and sister, in Gatlinburg. I’d actually like to visit the area but would only do so as an add-on to a business trip to ATL. Haven’t needed to go down that way since before we were married.
BlueDude
This is a perfect example of “Are you fu©kin’ kiddin’ me?” The U.S.A. would be so much better off without the White Republican South, like, from Arizona to Maryland.
Philip Jones
iam seeking resolution from hate!
Billy Budd
Religion should have no place in the world. Religions turn people into monsters.
Xzamilio
Rational Christians, I suggest you form a face for your religion that drowns out these nuts, because as it is, they are getting the message of religion out there that makes people run from it in droves…
SFHandyman
There is a piece of furniture designed for making these kinds of requests. There are thousands of them. They are in a place you call “God’s House” and it is called a Pulpit. Go make these proclamations from there. Not from the place where we decide what to do with the sewage, and the trash pick up, and property taxes, how many dog catchers to keep on staff, …
Luis H. Lopez
I am asking God to drop an Astroid on her and the other bigot homophobes !
Berkleyguy
Spending energy and time on such trivia really chaps me to know end. Obviously, these idiots know nothing about the Bible. Sodom and Gomorrah was an entirely different set of circumstances – it had nothing to do with marriage. It was all about hospitality and men selling their daughters out as prostitutes and the town not being hospitable to guests. Sodom and Gomorrah and gay marriage have absolutely NO relationship whatsoever.
Paul Matwiow
Help! It’s raining frogs and fire here and all the citizens have turned to pillars of salt because gay marriage is legal.
Randy Hill
I bet everyone in this county is closely related; and not in a good and healthy way.
billeetee
Must be whatever they ‘put’ in the water in Kentucky and Tennessee! It seem to really affect the ‘straight’ women the worst. But I’m sure a nice girl could get them back on track. Ya heaaahhh me, Kim?
Raymond Nicolai-Vargas
Oh please! Shut up lady!