Jackson, 63, took to the podium to weigh in on the council’s discussion about holding a gay pride parade.She argued that Franklin should not celebrate the gay community, claiming that God “hates” sodomy, homosexuality, sexual immorality and pride.“Like, one of the most things he hates is pride,” she insisted as she cited Bible verses.“Proverbs 11:12: When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished,” Jackson continued. “Proverbs 16:18: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”“And Sodom and Gomorrah proves that God hates sodomy, and sexual immorality and pride,” she said of the destroyed, wicked biblical cities. “And it’s still there, and archaeologists have uncovered it.”Jackson concluded her speech by encouraging “this generation not to be brainwashed,” directing them to watch YouTuber Becket Cook’s videos.Cook has documented his journey from gay atheist to Christian.The Post has contacted a rep for Jackson for comment.
Jackson was on “SNL” from 1986 to 1992. She left the show to play a Vegas showgirl opposite George Clooney on a proposed sitcom, but the networks didn’t pick it up.Instead, she appeared numerous times on “Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher” and performed comedy sets around the country.
In 2007, she joined a Hollywood conservative group called Friends of Abe.She would go on to publicly accuse former President Barack Obama of being an “Islamic jihadist” and criticize the FOX drama “Glee” for showing a “sickening” gay kiss between two male actors.She also mounted a failed political run in 2014, losing her bid as an independent candidate for a seat on a county commission in.
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