Selective outrage: GLAAD slams Phil Robertson after letting Alec Baldwin slide

Lefty gay rights activists are up in arms over comments Phil Robertson made regarding homosexuality. The “Duck Dynasty” patriarch told GQ that he believes homosexuality is a sin:

“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,” he says. Then he paraphrases Corinthians: “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”

Many were quick to pounce on Robertson’s comments, denouncing him as a homophobe and using the remarks as evidence that committed Christians are intolerant bigots.

This just in: Christian redneck also anti-gay bigot. The world reels in shock. http://t.co/XPRYUbRYXi #DuckDynasty #huffpo

— Brendan (@BeeLot) December 18, 2013

https://twitter.com/FayolaRose/status/413415599130148864

proud to say i never liked #duckdynasty. please. he didn't need to say it. i can smell #philrobertson's bigotry clear across the country.

— PattyChocolateMilk (@PattyChocMilk) December 18, 2013

Their fame speaks volumes about our fucked up society. #hypocrites #hate 'Duck Dynasty' Star Makes Anti-Gay Remarks http://t.co/K0lxrcUn2l

— Ren (@Phelpsie330) December 18, 2013

lmaooooooo fuck phil robertson and duck dynasty

— Jake (@divascreech) December 18, 2013

Here’s “Ellen Show” executive producer Andy Lassner:

https://twitter.com/andylassner/status/413411952539361281

GLAAD spokesman and former “My So-Called Life” actor Wilson Cruz also expressed disgust:

As far as Phil is concerned, he was literally born again. Old Phil—the guy with the booze and the pills—died a long time ago, and New Phil sees no need to apologize for him: “We never, ever judge someone on who’s going to heaven, hell. That’s the Almighty’s job. We just love ’em, give ’em the good news about Jesus—whether they’re homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort ’em out later, you see what I’m saying?”

Today, he responded to the criticism from GLAAD and others:

“My mission today is to go forth and tell people about why I follow Christ and also what the bible teaches, and part of that teaching is that women and men are meant to be together. However, I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”

Now, if it were Alec Baldwin we were dealing with, the response would range from feigned ignorance to physical assault. He could learn a thing or two about class from Robertson.

And from the looks of things, Robertson won’t have to defend himself by himself:

https://twitter.com/gnarlyharley/status/413413141788098560

https://twitter.com/annuhhbrooke/status/413392971682152448

Phil Robertson's statement is only news to someone ignorant of Christianity. Moving on.

— Matt Exotic (@MattCover) December 18, 2013

Phil Robertson, honest god fearing American who speaks the truth sticks to his guns, faith and isn't caught up in social media #DuckDynasty

— Amber Kinder (@amber_kinder) December 18, 2013

#philrobertson is entitled to his own opinions and beliefs. We don't all think the same and shouldn't have to

— Christina Castrucci (@CCastrucci) December 18, 2013

https://twitter.com/Krs_1031/status/413416575346438144

Indeed. If Robertson’s critics are truly appalled at blatant homophobia, if they are truly interested in addressing genuine persecution of homosexuals, they ought to focus their attention elsewhere:

https://twitter.com/JustAnotherMo/status/413380280083177473

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