Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus, Ald. Ocasio's Hand-Picked Successor, Blasted For Anti-Gay Views

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First Posted: 07- 7-09 11:28 AM   |   Updated: 07- 7-09 11:31 AM

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[I]n a complicated blending of morality and politics, the pastor's possible appointment has drawn protests from gay activists who object to other rhetoric used in De Jesus' church that they say is not as uplifting -- messages equating homosexuality with drug addiction and other social ills.

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[I]n a complicated blending of morality and politics, the pastor's possible appointment has drawn protests from gay activists who object to other rhetoric used in De Jesus' church that they say is not...
[I]n a complicated blending of morality and politics, the pastor's possible appointment has drawn protests from gay activists who object to other rhetoric used in De Jesus' church that they say is not...
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- MrVinegar I'm a Fan of MrVinegar 3 fans permalink
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"I would tell [critics]: Isn't it ironic that you're asking me to be tolerant and you're intolerant to my beliefs. How is that?" he said.

No, it's not ironic at all Mr. De Jesus nor is it hypocritical. Not tolerating your intolerance is not similar or comparable to your intolerance (in this case choosing to hate someone because of an innate immutable quality because a work of fiction tells you so).

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:52 PM on 07/07/2009
- Eric8869 I'm a Fan of Eric8869 25 fans permalink

Do we really need a homophobic african american in power in Chicago? How does that help ANYONE? It certainly doesn't build any bridges in the communities or city. Ditch this bigot.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:17 PM on 07/07/2009
- MrVinegar I'm a Fan of MrVinegar 3 fans permalink
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Not that there is any shortage of African-American homophobic preachers (and there definitely isn't a shortage of white ones), this one happens to be Latino.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:54 PM on 07/07/2009
- ekoorb I'm a Fan of ekoorb 8 fans permalink

Is Daley really ready to re-antagonize the North side? The concrete on the parking meter pay machines hasn't even set yet.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:54 AM on 07/07/2009
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