Police in Bristol, UK have launched an investigation into homophobic comic books distributed by unknown forces.
Residents in Bristol found the comic, titled Home Alone, stuffed through their mail slots and mailboxes over the weekend. The comic itself contains graphic imagery that depicts homosexuality alongside child sacrifice, bestiality, and incest, warning readers that homosexuals will brainwash children through TV screens. It also hints that gay men molest children, and that homosexuality results from child sexual abuse. The book alleges too that gay men lie about having HIV, and that the disease is more widespread within the community than media reports suggest.
“We have received a report about offensive material being distributed in the Redland area in recent days,” a police spokesperson told Bristol Live. “House-to-house inquiries are being undertaken as part of an ongoing investigation.”
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In a surprising twist, a local Christian organization has also denounced the comic. Liz Jones, a member of Christians at Bristol Pride, shared her thoughts with Bristol Live. “I was appalled and deeply saddened at the sickening content of these pamphlets, with their entirely abhorrent assertion that gay men will lead young boys into homosexual activity (i.e sexually abuse them) and that being LGBT is a lifestyle choice which is sinful and leads to hell,” she said. “There is nothing at all in this content which is either accurate in any way or which points to the inclusive unconditional love of God, who loves and accepts us just as we are, as we are created to be.”
“If anyone has been personally affected or offended by these pamphlets,” she added, “please go to the Christians at Bristol Pride website where you will find a list of affirming churches in and around Bristol, who carry this message that all are welcome, just as you are.”
Investigators have thus far linked Home Alone to an American publisher, Chick Publications, which specializes in fundamentalist Christian texts. In addition to publishing homophobic literature, the company also has a reputation for circulating anti-Muslim and anti-Catholic texts as well.
Chrisk
I looked at some of it. Now if they could make some points without outright lying. First off pedophiles don’t identify with being gay and most of them are in the church which they seem to think is the answer. Every other point is equally laughable.
This reminds me of how the Nazi’s characterized the Jews.
Mister P
I hope this is the strangest display of homophobia I see today. Unfortunately everyday brings something new.
Chrisk
When you look at the group as a whole and see their youtube video’s it’s not that strange. It’s just another hate group using religion as their weapon as usual.
I also reported the video to youtube since this is clear hate speech.
DaddyRob
To have this much time on your hands is sad. Homophobia at it’s best. I love their ignorance by separating homosexuality from lesbianism.
Kevan1
Sorry, weak minded ignorance. One day maybe people will think for with their own mind instead of following idiots. It never seems to amaze me how people cannot read and research to learn the facts instead of just believing what their told. This has also happened with our politics involving Trump. People are to lazy to think on their own.
mlo88
Closeted homo who is pushing this drivel. Sad
dave1000
While those comic books are abhorrent, it’s a shame the Brits gave up their freedom of speech. That’s not the solution to the problem.
Thad
Chick Tracts are nothing new. They’ve been around since the 70s. It’s not as common to see them today, but apparently someone in England exhumed a certain issue.
They are equal opportunity haters. Catholics get slammed!
Tishthedish1
And the sad truth is the majority of people with AIDS worldwide are STR8 !!!
witwoud
Good grief! Charlie and Jesus should get a room.
radiooutmike
He was so the over the top.