Louis Farrakhan denies antisemitism - then refers to 'Satanic Jews'

[DonViejo]

* Nation of Islam leader speaks in Chicago after Facebook ban

* Christian and Jewish leaders in city condemn invitation

Associated Press in Chicago

Sat 11 May 2019 08.52 EDT

In a speech denying allegations of antisemitism, misogyny and homophobia after Facebook banned him from the social media platform, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan referred to “Satanic Jews”.

During the speech on Thursday at a Catholic church on Chicago’s South Side, Farrakhan said people shouldn’t be angry if “I stand on God’s word”. He also said that he knows “the truth” and “separate[s] the good Jews from the Satanic Jews”.

Facebook banned Farrakhan, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and conservative personality Milo Yiannopoulos, among others, saying they violated its ban on “dangerous individuals”. The Rev Michael Pfleger subsequently invited Farrakhan to speak in Chicago.

The Nation of Islam leader, who turns 86 this weekend, said those who think he is a hater do not know him and have never spoken to him. Those who hated him but got to know him came to love him, he said. He also said Facebook’s contention that he is dangerous is true because what he says can be researched by his listeners.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/11/louis-farrakhan-denies-antisemitism-satanic-jews

[LuvNewcastle]

1. Good for Facebook!

I believe in free speech, but I don't think social media companies have an obligation to provide a platform for sickos like Alex Jones and Louis F. If they want to spread their filth, let them come up with their own platform to do so.

[Act_of_Reparation]

2. Let's talk about the known asshole saying asshole things.

And not about the Church giving said known asshole a soapbox from which to say said asshole things.