Texas Pastor Now Says He Didn't Mean He'd Really Set Himself Aflame [View all]
Source: The Advocate
He threatened to become a human torch if the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality. Now Pastor Rick Scarborough is clarifying his remarks.
BY DAWN ENNIS JUNE 27 2015 10:14 AM ET UPDATED: JUNE 27 2015 10:27 AM ET
Put away the marshmallows.
Texas Pastor Rick Scarborough issued a statement clarifying his statement that he would be willing to set himself on fire in his fight against gay rights, now declaring, "We do not support any violence or physical harm.” .
The antigay clergyman from Pearland, Tx., made the remark to right-wing preacher E.W. Jackson in a recorded conference call with supporters on June 16:
“We are not going to bow, we are not going to bend, and if necessary we will burn.”
Although it was not clear at the time whether Scarborough meant those words to be taken literally or figuratively, the fiery pastor issued a statement to KFYO News several hours after the high court issued its ruling Friday morning, walking back his remarks to clarify he was not planning a self-immolation.
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