Evangelical Leader: Only Christian Victims Of Colorado Shooting Going To Heaven

[cleanhippie]

An evangelical spokesperson for a religious group known as Truth In Action has claimed that the tragedy in Colorado happened because America has lost its fear of hell. In an article published on OneNewsNow, evangelical Jerry Newcombe wrote:

I can't help but feel that to some extent, we're reaping what we've been sowing as a society. We said to God, "Get out of the public arena." Lawsuit after lawsuit, often by misguided "civil libertarians," have chased away any fear of God in the land -- at least in the hearts of millions.

Newcombe’s is not alone in reacting this way to the shooting in Aurora that claimed 12 deaths and left dozens of injuries. On the day of the shooting Rep. Gohmert of Texas also insisted that the shootings are the result of "ongoing attacks on Judeo-Christian Beliefs":

"People say ... where was God in all of this? We've threatened high school graduation participations, if they use God's name, they're going to be jailed ... I mean that kind of stuff. Where was God? What have we done with God? We don't want him around. I kind of like his protective hand being present."

Perhaps more disturbing were Newcombe’s comments when on a segment on the American Family Association radio dedicated to understanding the shooting tragedy in Colorado. In taking about the deaths, Newcombe separated the afterlife fate of those who died as Christians and those who did not:

If a Christian dies early, if a Christian dies young, it seems tragic, but really it is not tragic because they are going to a wonderful place.. on the other hand, if a person doesn’t know Jesus Christ.. if they knowingly rejected Jesus Christ, then, basically, they are going to a terrible place.

Newcombe then turned the tragedy into a time for people to become Christian and avoid the similar fate of hell:

For those who are not ‘in Christ’ and see this incredible tragedy, this would be a good time for soul reflection and consider why have you not accepted Jesus Christ.. I would urge anyone who is not in Christ to repent of your sins.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/22/jerry-newcombe-hell_n_1692859.html

[southernyankeebelle]

1. The more these people talk the more they push people away from organized church

[mitchtv]

2. Their heaven probably has no dogs

count me out

[Downwinder]

3. I sure wouldn't want to go any place Jerry Newcombe is going.

[Shadowflash]

4. None of them are.

There is no such place.

[cindyperry2010]

5. ignorant bigot

[TlalocW]

6. Aaa-hand once yew ta-hurn Chreee-stian

Be sure to a-send mah church a donation so we ca-hand help others a-lahk we have halped yew! Visa and Mastercard accepted. Praise Jay-sus!

TlalocW

[Arkansas Granny]

7. Some people have no shame. Jerry Newcombe falls into this category.

There are too many who are twisting this terrible event to reinforce their political or religious views. It's disgusting.

[mysuzuki2]

8. If there were a heaven this asshat would not be the one deciding who goy in.

[HockeyMom]

9. "All the Holocaust victims are burning in Hell"

unless at the last second (?) of their lives they repented and found Jesus. Heard that statement on some talk show by another "christian" preacher. In fact he said it to a RABBI.

Not religious, or christian anymore, but if there is a god, preachers like that should be the first ones going straight to HELL.

[skepticscott]

10. Impossible

No True Christians believe in Hell. Anyone saying that any do is just painting a grossly distorted picture, and doesn't understand Serious Theology.

And I expect I will be repenting of the sin of thinking this guy is a vile cesspool of hate. When it's a cold day you-know-where.

[meow2u3]

11. Who died and crowned this clown King of Kings?

[rug]

12. It was thoughtful of you to wait until the body count was done before posting this.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/121836729

[cleanhippie]

13. I see that you couldn't.

[dimbear]

14. Why didn't Batman protect his fans? n/t