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U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said in a now-deleted social-media comment – at Easter – that the holiday is "more transcendent that the resurrection of Jesus Christ."
Warnock, previously a minister at a church in Georgia, said in the statement that now has been removed, "Whether you are Christian or not, through a commitment to helping others we are able to save ourselves."
Warnock deleted his heretical tweet.
He should delete Reverend in front of his name too. pic.twitter.com/6FYNG6LFZ1
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) April 5, 2021
Constitutional lawyer Jenna Ellis pointed out the deletion of the claim, and added, "He should delete Reverend in front of his name, too."
The Washington Examiner said the senator's office claimed the tweet was posted by staff and "not approved before it was published."
In fact, the Christian belief in the resurrection makes Easter the most significant holiday on the calendar, since it is through that resurrection that the penalty for sins was paid, giving believers eternal life simply through accepting the gift.
Other religions, by and large, preach that someone must work their way to reward by deeds and accomplishments.
What kind of Reverend would say something like this. Jesus Christ died and then rose again to take the sins of the world away. You are poisoning the minds of Christians for political purposes. https://t.co/BQ5Sw3TEZh
— Samuel Williams (@votesamuelwill1) April 4, 2021
Retired Desert Storm veterans Samuel Williams openly wondered: "What kind of Reverend would say something like this. Jesus Christ died and then rose again to take the sins of the world away. You are poisoning the minds of Christians for political purposes."
Television producer Jason Romano pointed out Warnock's message "is literally the opposite of what the Gospel says."
With all due respect, this is literally the opposite of what the Gospel says. Ephesians 2 states that clearly. Faith alone, Christ alone.
— Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) April 4, 2021
The Examiner pointed out, though, that Warnock got the support of Joy Reid, an entertainer who appears on MSNBC.
This lady is literally calling the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church -- The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s church -- a heretic. This actually happened today. Madame, I'm gonna take @ReverendWarnock's take, as a pastor and a scholar on the Word over yours, if you don't mind. https://t.co/xia6HjwDCG
— Joy-Ann Pro-Democracy & Masks Reid
(@JoyAnnReid) April 4, 2021
Responding to Ellis' explanation, "This is a false gospel and heresy. We cannot save ourselves," Reid proclaimed, "This lady is literally calling the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church – the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s church – a heretic … Madame, I'm gonna take @ReverendWarnock's take, as a pastor and a scholar on the Word over yours, if you don't mind."
Warnock's display of his Christian beliefs previously came under fire from Hall of Fame football coach and Christian leader Tony Dungy.
It's because Warnock is pro-abortion.
At the time, only a few months ago, Warnock had promoted his pro-abortion views on Twitter, calling himself "pro-choice."
I am a pro-choice pastor.
— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) December 9, 2020
That didn't sit well with Dungy, the first black NFL coach to win a Super Bowl and a legend in Indianapolis, where he never won fewer than 12 games a season during his tenure, except for his inaugural year when he won 10.
"Rev Warner may be a pastor. My question would be 'Is he a Christian?' That is, does he follow the teachings of Jesus and does he believe that the Bible is the absolute word of God?" Dungy wrote.
"I would think it would be difficult for someone who believes that God sees us when we are in the womb (Psalm 139:13-16) to think that it is OK to choose not to bring that life to fruition," he said.
Rev Warner may be a pastor. My question would be “Is he a Christian?” That is, does he follow the teachings of Jesus and does he believe that the Bible is the absolute word of God? https://t.co/cabHEGB2XX
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) December 9, 2020
On Twitter, Dungy pointed critics of his response to Warnock to the Bible.
"Please read Psalm 139:13-16. Then tell me if you think God puts babies in the womb or man does? If you believe they randomly get there, then I have no argument. But if you believe God puts them there, then how does anyone have a right to 'choose' which ones survive?"
Dungy won 148 games in 13 seasons as a coach. Known for his advocacy for strong fathers, he and his wife have 10 children, including seven who were adopted. He's been active in many charities, including All Pro Dad, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Prison Crusade Ministry. And he's the author of "Quiet Strength," "You Can Do It," "Uncommon," "The Mentor Leader," "You Can Be a Friend" and "The Soul of a Team."
Warnock, on the other hand, has a history of attacking Christians. Breitbart reported Warnock mocked Christians several years ago for advocating carrying guns for self-defense.
Warnock, the Daily Caller News Foundation reported, also charged that it is the "moral bankruptcy of the American church" that put President Trump in office.
"Perhaps more than anything else we have seen in modern times, a rise of Trump and Trumpism on the shoulders of Christians brings into sharp focus the moral bankruptcy of the American church,” Warnock said after Trump was elected.
He also declared America needed to "repent" for supporting Trump's political rise.
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