Last week, we told you how Disney CEO Bob Iger claimed that Joy Behar had apologized to Mike Pence for likening his Christian faith to mental illness. We — and many others — were understandably skeptical that any such apology had taken place.
Well, knock us over with a feather, because according to Pence himself, Behar indeed apologized to him. And today on “The View,” Behar used her platform to apologize not just to Pence, but to other Christians stung by her hurtful words:
.@JoyVBehar: “I think Vice Pres. Pence is right. I was raised to respect everyone's religious faith, and I fell short of that. I sincerely apologize for what I said.” pic.twitter.com/lhiYHdPlxK
— The View (@TheView) March 13, 2018
We can’t believe we’re saying this, but good on Joy Behar.
I, a Democrat and a Christian and a #TheView , was offended by #JoyBehar remarks! ? So, SO happy and relieved to know she apologized! ??❤
— Gloria (@gloriaonthemove) March 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/Debratunney/status/973628130916208642
Thank you. Much appreciated. ❤️
— Susan M (@dazzee) March 13, 2018
Thank you. https://t.co/G32preY4TS
— Johnnie Moore ن (@JohnnieM) March 13, 2018
Thank you ??
— Sahar (@skarykou) March 13, 2018
Thank you, Joy for the apology.
— Audrey Arthur-Rao (@aarthurrao3) March 13, 2018
Thank you @joyvbehar. I forgive you.
— Tesla ☆USA☆Patriot☆ (@TeslaIndy) March 13, 2018
That's good. Joy you apologized. Although I am conservative and a Christian, I applaud you.
— George Demetrakos (@Georgedemt) March 13, 2018
Thank you Joy. I am one of those Christians and I forgive you. We all have bad days and sometimes, for the sake of entertainment, don't consider the impact of what we say. As far as I am concerned, the issue is settled.
— Conservative Values (@RToupin) March 13, 2018
Good for you @JoyBehar …when you're wrong, you're wrong. You owned up to it.
— Cathie Paci (@SPEDCathie) March 13, 2018
Naturally, Joy Behar’s mea culpa didn’t sit well with some members of the Tolerance Brigade, who not only believe that Mike Pence doesn’t deserve an apology, but that he deserves to be disrespected:
https://twitter.com/billyraybaby/status/973579191420678144
As if Pence has moral high ground.
— jimmy ellenburg (@EllenburgJimmy) March 13, 2018
not sure if apologizing was the right thing 2do. it feeds right into their self-righteousness.
— EmBello (@Remynob) March 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/jvelabeauty/status/973609575256530944
He has NO respect for lgbt people and has more than offended us using his religion as his tool – @JoyVBehar should not have apologized for her humerous delivery and if anyone should apologize it should be PENCE @VP to the millions of gay people who he has hurt and offended
— Melanie Nathan (@MelanieNathan1) March 13, 2018
The @VP @mike_pence @GovPenceIN needs to make PUBLIC apology for #HATEFUL laws #Homophobia. Why is that accepted but joke is NOT.
— Greg B (@Gregsbelle) March 13, 2018
It is nice that a comedian took the high road, when the @VP makes zero effort to be a better person he is a #fakechristian
— Greg B (@Gregsbelle) March 13, 2018
Mike Pence does not respect everyone's religious faith. He does not respect people who choose not to place their hands in religious faith. As far as I am concerned he deserves the disrespect that he gets. Signed, Glad that he's out of Indiana.
— Colleen Lovinello (@CLovinello) March 13, 2018
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