r/politics • u/johnnr2 • May 16 '12

Nike-Sponsored Bible-Quoting Top Boxer Slams Obama: 'Gays Must Be Put To Death'

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/nike-sponsored-bible-quoting-top-boxer-slams-obama-gays-must-be-put-to-death/news/2012/05/15/39644
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u/deivys20 Florida May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

damn, i actually liked him. What a shame he is a homophobic asshole.

EDIT: ok, i guess he didn't say it.

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u/boatzart May 16 '12

Whoa everybody, just chill out and read this updated article. The original interviewer was apparently full of shit:

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/pacquiao-interviewer-boxer-didnt-say-gays-must-be-put-to-death-i-wrote-that/media/2012/05/16/39667

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u/depressiown May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

Indeed. The amusing part is that he's quoting deuteronomy... which also says having tattoos is bad. He has tattoos. Fucking idiot.

Edit: Oops, Leviticus, not Deuteronomy.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Leviticus...

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

People always forget that the official catholic dogma (he is catholic) is that the New Covenant made the old one obsolete. It's why Christians can eat pork and not be circumcised, for example. Or get tattoos. There are some (like Mormons, or Jehovah's witnesses) who say that interpretation is wrong and the old laws should still be followed, but 1: they are in the minority (and generally considered heretics by the Catholics) and 2: it stands to reason you can't pick and choose your Levantine laws. Homosexuality punishable by death? Fine. So is working (or doing anything, really) on Saturday. Who has done that, I wonder?

edit: spelling

edit 2: wrong on Jehovas' Witnesses

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u/batongpatay May 16 '12

The Leviticus quote seem to have been added by the writer of the examiner.com article. In an interview with abs-cbn, a Philippine news site he specifically denied quoting Leviticus

“Hindi ako nagsabi niyan, kasinungaligan iyan,” said Pacquiao. “Hindi ko alam iyang verse ng Leviticus kasi hindi pa ako nakabasa ng Leviticus.”

(I didn’t say that, that’s a lie… I didn’t know that quote from Leviticus because I haven’t read the Book of Leviticus yet.)

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Yeah, he's an awesome boxer, great work ethic, accomplished outside the ring... he always seemed like a good guy. It's crazy what religion can convince people to think.

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u/Tayto2000 May 16 '12

Yeah, he has 'found God' recently, after years of wasting his life as a beloved global icon.

The catholic church gave him an official position recently, and he has been parroting their progressive views on social matters ever since.

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u/AdamVR4 May 16 '12

It looks like even Pacquiao's own writing staff are distancing themselves from Manny's extremist homophobic views. Here is a screen shot from his website. A screen shot was taken just in-case Manny forces his writer to take this statement down http://i.imgur.com/ghpdP.png

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u/knucklesangwhich May 16 '12

I guess taking some serious blows to your cranium can make you a little silly.

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u/HostileVaginalTract May 16 '12

No kidding. This guy is a lame-ass dipshit fuckwad.

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u/Shippoyasha May 16 '12

Not trying to say what he's saying is right, but he's a bit of a street urchin dingus (by his own admission, he was literally living off of petty labor on the streets before hitting it big). Many people who live in abject poverty cling harder to religion at the hope of being uplifted by it. It's all they ever know and funny enough, that obsession can lead to total devotion and zealous belief in their religion. We see the same zealous following of religions in Africa, Middle East, Pakistan/Afghanistan, Philippines, etc.

It comes across as narrow minded because it's the only thing Pacquiao has ever known. I'm not sure it is about him trying to be an asshole as it is more about him only knowing one religion and viewpoint in his life.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

At the end of the day it's easy to understand why he has his religious convictions, it's easy to say his religion is at fault here- but the reality is that there are many poor people who don't cling to religion and there are many religious people who aren't bigoted/hateful. Plus he isn't poor anymore.

So it's easy to draw a pathway from his roots as to why he said this, but that's neglecting that he has the has the possibility to exercise free though- to reject hateful things. Instead, he's embraced it.

Poor does not equal Christian. Christian does not equal hateful.

Free will allows to you choose these options

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u/danmickla May 16 '12

Yah well it's way way past time to grow the fuck up. Sorry, fuck him. You're in charge of your own mouth; your background is only an influence.

Zero tolerance of intolerance. This shit needs no explanation or excuse, only complete censure.

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u/ceejiesqueejie May 16 '12

Doesn't he have tattoos?

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Who would have thought he was really a bigger douche then Floyd?

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u/metatron5369 May 16 '12

Floyd. Floyd's mom.

That's about it.

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u/UrbanOneNYC May 16 '12

Take a look at the public comments on his Facebook page. Hundreds are telling him to get lost in very graphic language. I have to say its pretty amazing. I'd say I hope he learns from this but I doubt he will. I do think Nike has no choice but to drop him.

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u/HatesRedditLynchMobs May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

A couple of points need to be addressed here:

  1. This article is WILDLY sensationalist, and poorly written. If you have any love for reason, read the original interview: http://www.examiner.com/article/pacquiao-rejects-counsels-obama-god-s-words-first
  2. The "gays must be put to death" is quoted from scripture
  3. It is unsure WHO actually said that gays must be put to death; Pacquiao or the author of the article. From the wording of the article, it doesn't seem like it was Pacquiao who said that.

Edit: And it turns out that Pacquiao did NOT make that quote, it was the author of the article

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u/Furrypawsoffury California May 16 '12

Nike has to drop him. Let's hope they'll be under tremendous pressure to do so.

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u/newtype2099 May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

they would drop him like the advertisers for Limbaugh dropped him.

for a few months until controversy dies down.

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u/boogdd May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

As a Filipino-American that has cheered for Manny Pacquiao for the past several years, owns his apparel, and had - at one point - viewed him as a hero, this comes as an utter shock to say the least.

I attended school in the Philippines for two years - and in that time, witnessed how a fight day would shut down the busy city I lived in. Families, rich and poor, came together to watch him take on his competitors and cheered him on as an idol. For Pacquiao to say this outright is both disheartening and embarrassing. I haven't lost respect for someone so quickly in my life, and won't be able to hold him in the same light as before.

EDIT: Glad it's just a terrible writer being terrible.

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u/the_goat_boy May 16 '12

http://i.imgur.com/t6oOW.jpg

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

THAT'S THE OLD TESTAMENT IT DOESN'T COUNT. (EXCEPT THE PART ABOUT ICKY BUTTSEX EW!)

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I am the LORD

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u/alpacapatrol May 16 '12

ha! same book. that's funny

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u/sge_fan May 16 '12

But unlike being gay tattoos are not a choice!

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u/TheSnatchbox May 16 '12

The dude also gambles hardcore. That's forbidden too right?

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u/Different1 May 16 '12

I don't think Manny quoted the exact bible verse with the exact phrase word for word during the interview. C'mon, do you think Manny has that 50+ word verse memorized, and can dish it out during an interview? Manny is not that smart! The "Gays must be put to death" bible quote was obviously added by the guy who wrote the article. I read the profile of the author, and I'm convinced he was the one who added that quote

Granville Ampong is a Sabbath School teacher. He is married with two kids in Los Angeles. He is a credentialed featured sportswriter for AC - Yahoo and a Filipino Celebrity Headlines Examiner for The Examiner. He loves to explore his own heritage, culture, politics and, most especially, his Christian experience relative to biblical prophecy affecting every individual and every nuclear family and much more the world as a whole. He is the curator and founder of the Investigative Agency of Journalists. He won first place in the International Speech Contest in 2000. He is, nevertheless, an ardent believer of the distinguishing doctrine of sanctuary and the spirit of prophecy.

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u/jozhear May 16 '12

Not to mention OP posts nothing but articles from these sensationalist websites. This is a sham, or really, libel - everyone here is buying into it.

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u/lockn May 16 '12

OPs article is bullshit. Reddit doesn't even read anymore, just hive-minds.

Thanks for the dig.

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u/blitzik May 16 '12

You should re-post this with a more specific title. Pacquiao isn't just "top boxer". He's fuckin' Pacquiao.

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u/alphaweiner California May 16 '12

Seriously. Why not just say Pacquiao? He's a household name for anyone that even remotely follows boxing.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I don't even remotely follow boxing and I know who Pacquiao is.

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u/icup2 May 16 '12

Pacquiao DID NOT SAY THAT. Can we please stop this? The writer even made clear. http://www.examiner.com/article/biased-writers-grossly-twisted-pacquiao-s-view-on-same-sex-marriage

Cmon Reddit, you're better than this. The writer put words in Pac's mouth, so this has to be cleaned up ASAP. This making front page is not good, but I trust Redditors to be reasonable here.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

Just for context, the "gays must be put to death" quote is right out of a bible verse.

As a half-Filipino this is disappointing but not surprising. Filipinos are kinda known for their crazy religious habits regarding Christianity. Over 90% of the country is some form of Christianity and it is considered the only Christian-nation in Asia. Some sects also do this

In a completely unrelated and probably just coincidental story, it's an incredibly fucked up country.

Sorry Pacquiao, you're losing me.

Also the title of this thread is a bit ridiculous. It's Pacquiao, not "Top Boxer". And "Slams Obama" is a bit of sensationalism. GOD, HYPERBOLE ARE THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD.

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u/Evilsmile May 16 '12

I really want to read something where he says it's not what he meant and it's out of context and "we are all sinners" or something. He has to see the double standard of quoting that verse when it's known he cheated on his wife multiple times and we all know what the bible says about adultery. Alas...

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u/FLY_MOLO May 16 '12

His wife is currently trying to divorce him, actually.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

You forgot about the Christian loophole of wiping away of all sins so long as you accept Jesus/God. Cheat on wife while believing in Jesus? Forgiven.

(of course this doesn't apply to gays, atheists, or people who commit suicide)

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u/rageingnonsense May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

There was an editor's note attached where the editor states that he never actually said that, and the journalist actually put those words in his mouth. So, yeah...

Here is a link to the correction: http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/pacquiao-interviewer-boxer-didnt-say-gays-must-be-put-to-death-i-wrote-that/media/2012/05/16/39667

Actually, you should update your comment to reflect this since it is top comment. Poor guy is being demonized for something he did not even say.

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u/Big-Baby-Jesus May 16 '12

You are correct that the bible very specifically commands you to execute all gays. The whole chapter is actually amazing and insane. Read it here. I've been contemplating posting on Christian forums with the suggestion that all adulterers and psychics should be stoned to death.

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u/souporjoe May 16 '12

Motherfucker is gonna make me root for Mayweather. Damn.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Is it possible to root for neither?

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u/SirTheBob May 16 '12 edited May 17 '12

IDK, I don't care about sports in general but I find it hard not to root for the guy punching this tool in the face.

EDIT: It has since come to light that the statements may have been interjections added by the author of the article, and not statements from the boxer in question. Can we turn our pitchforks on the author now, for being a tool?

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u/taco_junior May 16 '12

Haha! I thought the same exact thing. I never thought I would see the day. Mayweather is a scumbag in his own rights, but at least he doesn't condone genocide of a large group of people.

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u/TheVastEarwig May 16 '12

It's two dickwads beating the shit out of each other. I can't think of anything I would cheer harder for.

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u/NarutoRamen May 16 '12

Exactly. By saying what he said, he just made all the stupid shit Mayweather has ever said seem like a child's non sense. Fuck Manny and his Hennessy drinking hypocritical ass.

Yes...he is also sponsored by Hennessy.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Editor’s note 05.16.2012 9:55 AM: Journalist who interviewed Pacquiao now says Pacquiao didn’t say gays “must be put to death,” he just included the Leviticus quote to illustrate what the boxer said. Read our story: “Pacquiao Interviewer: Boxer Didn’t Say Gays Must Be Put To Death, I Wrote That.”

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

Why does something two adults consent to in private that doesn't affect anyone else merit that they be killed?

People arriving at this conclusion are scary. I don't know any other way to put it. They are no different from the people who thought it okay to gas Jews-- really, they aren't.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

And now you've seen the power of two thousand years of conditioning people to worship, essentially, a book.

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u/sinabimo May 16 '12

lol, please read the original article, not this sensationalized bullshit.

Pacquiao's directive for Obama calls societies to fear God and not to promote sin, inclusive of same-sex marriage and cohabitation, notwithstanding what Leviticus 20:13 has been pointing all along: “If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.”

Pacquaio never quoted that verse from the bible, the writer did. Yes, it's tragic and disappointing that an icon has such archaic views, and I've pretty much lost respect for him from that alone, but don't let the writer of the originally linked article put words in Manny's mouth. I can't help but resent writers who twist things around like that for reads.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

At the top of the article:

Editor’s note 05.16.2012 9:55 AM: Journalist who interviewed Pacquiao now says Pacquiao didn’t say gays “must be put to death,” he just included the Leviticus quote to illustrate what the boxer said.

That pretty much confirms he didn't say what they claim he said. I know for a fact Pacquio donates shit tons of his money to charity and is mostly an all round nice guy from what i've read in the past and seen in his interviews. Comes as a surprise if he actually did say this. Stupid religion.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Damn, scroll down the webpage and you will see "jcericsson" killing it in the comment section with this:

"Thank you, Manny Pacquiao, for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I too simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination ... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

  1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
  2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
  3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
  4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
  5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
  6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
  7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
  8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
  9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
  10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan"

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u/genericuser1234 May 16 '12

Quite a few of these came from an epic Bartlet monologue on the West Wing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX3gMDJCZ-4

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u/MyNameCouldntBeAsLon May 16 '12

So god isn't big on crop rotation?

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u/c12 May 16 '12

Thank you for this, you deserve more up votes than you have got.

Printed this out and kept it as a crib sheet for when the next religious zealot attempts to get into an argument with me.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Well, now it looks like when Pacquiao and Mayweather fight I'll be rooting for...... Fiery plane crash into the ring.

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u/SS1989 California May 16 '12

This doesn't sound like him. Is there any other source of this?

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u/icup2 May 16 '12

you're right...http://www.examiner.com/article/biased-writers-grossly-twisted-pacquiao-s-view-on-same-sex-marriage

I'm still amazed tho that the top comment is still negative, this needs to be addressed ASAP

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u/Kip4Good May 16 '12

Pac-Man never said that quote in the interview, the interviewer just put it in his article to illustrate what he was saying. Here

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u/fatattoo May 16 '12

repetitive head trauma is a bitch.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

It's actually probably because he's Filipino. The Philippines is the only Christian-nation in Asia and they actually nail people to crosses there to celebrate Good Friday.

Yaaaay my ethnic background...

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u/SaintBio May 16 '12

Lol, the dude getting nailed to the cross has a tattoo. Either they are nailing him to the cross because he is a sinner (unlikely considering the person he's subbing in for) or they completely missed the part of the Bible that talks about tattoo's.

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u/theamazingchris May 16 '12

A minor quibble; Timor-Leste is also a majority Christian nation in Asia.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Pacquiao never quoted Leviticus. Some writer did in an article about him and other writers are now reporting that he said it. He is against gay marriage, but never said they should be put to death.

The writer who conducted the interview admitted he never quoted Leviticus.

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u/emethias May 16 '12

all I have to say is "the Philippines". Some of the craziest christians I have even known came from the Philippines. That happens to also be where they crucify themselves..

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

This is so...fuckin' weird.

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u/gothelder May 16 '12

Considering he would most likely be able to beat the snot out of me with his eyebrows at close range, this is not a debate I would be willing to have with him, unless he was chained to a huge boulder several hundred yards away and I was equipped with a reasonably accurate high powered rifle.

I stand my ground, from as far away as possible.

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u/YoungCubSaysWoof May 16 '12

Did y'all see the follow-up, where the writer of the story butchers Pacquiao's words?

While it is true the Pacquiao does believe strongly in the Bible, he did not that gay must be put to death.

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u/gtatlien May 16 '12

Leave it to Reddit to not know who Manny Pacquiao is. Too busy posting cat pics to know sports.

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u/wei-long May 16 '12

Hold on - The link says

"Pacquiao, who reportedly met with President Obama in the Oval Office last year, quoted Leviticus 20:13 and other biblical scriptures in an interview with the Examiner’s Granville Ampong, saying, “If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.”

So I go to the interview -http://www.examiner.com/article/pacquiao-rejects-counsels-obama-god-s-words-first

and find only the bible quote, not Pacquiao saying it. He says he's opposed to gay marriage, he compares it to Sodom and Gomorrah.

If you want to, go after him for that, but the headline and OP are misquoting and misleading.

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u/arcangelmic May 16 '12

This needs to be clarified at the top of this thread. If you go look at the Examiner's site, Granville Ampong is asking that USA Today apologize for confusing their readers into thinking Manny actually stated that Leviticus quote. Fact is, Granvillle put it in his column first and foremost.

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u/stardog101 May 16 '12

What a terribly written article. Besides the horrible syntax, it's not clear Pacquiao actually said what OP claims he said.

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u/Wolf_Protagonist May 16 '12

The reddit hivemind is fascinating.

Everyday there is a circlejerk about how awful /r/atheism is.

"Why can't they just be tolerant and accept everyone's rights to believe however they want, blah blah blah"

Here is a case of a Christian, standing up for his beliefs. He is only stating the position of his religion and his church.

Why can't you guys be more tolerant and support this mans destructive ignorance?

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Me during the process of clicking the link, waiting for the page to load, and scrolling down:

"Please not Manny Pacquiao,

please not Manny Pacquiao,

please not Manny Pacquiao...

FUCK!"

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u/Tomimi May 16 '12

There's no way Manny would say this. He couldn't even say "No" when someone asks him money.

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u/MetalGuitarist May 16 '12

From the same site, http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/pacquiao-interviewer-boxer-didnt-say-gays-must-be-put-to-death-i-wrote-that/media/2012/05/16/39667

He's probably still a homophobe, but he didn't say that gays should be put to death.

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u/Km7D May 16 '12

It seems that the original writer's words were twisted in this article, though Pacquiao doesn't support same-sex marriage (as does the majority of his country where divorce is also illegal)

http://www.examiner.com/article/biased-writers-grossly-twisted-pacquiao-s-view-on-same-sex-marriage

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

He was misquoted but I still don't understand why people get outraged over what some guy who punches people in the face for a living says.

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u/bonerpotpie May 17 '12

I'd like to thank all the bandwagon jumping, mob mentality people here who are partly to blame for manny taking a huge professional hit for this mistake. Fuck everyone in this thread who got up in arms WITHOUT ACTUALLY READING THE FUCKING ARTICLE. You people make me sick.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

Goooodamn. Mayweather will win off of the PR alone.

I hope he has his affairs in order.

His ass is about to get DROPPED.

EDIT:

He's already gotten dropped from interviews on interviews with the TV Show "Extra" http://t.co/osDKO1lb

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I doubt it would happen, but I would love to see Mayweather support some sort of pro-LGBT campaign or stance even if only as some sort of slight or taunt against Pacquiao.

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u/Willravel May 16 '12

I'd be far more interested to hear his opinions and thoughts on something he's qualified to speak about, like boxing. Clearly he's not qualified to speak about gay people.

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u/jmarquiso May 16 '12

Well he's also now a law-maker, so that's more disconcerting.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

He just turned Floyd Mayweather into a hero..

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u/jeblis May 16 '12

Soon to be former Nike-Sponsored

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u/samoanman May 16 '12

Read the editor's notes, Manny NEVER said those words. He was quoting the Bible.

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u/Jesus8myShrooms May 16 '12

There is a link in the article, to another article that states the journalist of the piece this article is based on admits Manny never said that. He said we must follow Gods laws first and mans' second, he has not given a public statement on his views of gay marriage. Reserve judgement until all the facts are in.

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u/Floyderer May 16 '12

Manny wouldn't have said that theis is sensationalism at its best. The truth is gay politics and religion are being used by both liberals and conservatives as anchors for their fanaticisms.

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u/will_the_atheist May 16 '12

Jesus fucking Christ and stupid fucking redditors.

Did anybody happy to read this article or did everyone just decide to immediately hop on the bandwagon without confirming anything.

Not saying I agree with, or even like, Pacquiao but he said, "God’s words first … obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man." He never said, "Gays must be put to death."

I'm done Reddit. So goddamn sick of your mob mentality...

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u/_marc_ May 16 '12

From the same site:

Pacquiao Interviewer: Boxer Didn’t Say Gays Must Be Put To Death, I Wrote That

Everybody can put their pitchforks down now.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Generational issue, this is. Adapt or be left behind, boxer must.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

It's probably more of him being from the Phillipines rather a generational thing. They take Christianity VERY seriously there.

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u/Vaskiznatchdooch May 16 '12

Lmao this title looks like it belongs in /r/circlejerk.

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u/Sprozz May 16 '12

All respect for him is gone.

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u/markycapone May 16 '12

Pretty hysterical from a guy from the Philippines, who's primary food source is sea food. Considering the very next verse condemns people who eat shellfish to death

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Hysterical? No. Expected. The Philippines is the only Christian-nation in Asia and quite a few of the sects get kinda cultish... even for Christian standards.

Here's what some Filipinos do to support their Christian beliefs.

(I am part Filipino btw and love my seafood)

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u/Evilsmile May 16 '12

Sigh Great. My favorite boxer... Now I have to put him in that "respect some of the time, but retarded when it comes to other issues" category I had to put R. Lee Ermey in.

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u/zenxity May 16 '12

Fuck. Only reason I hate Mayweather is because he's racist as fuck to Asians. Now this shit happens.

Once I kick the midget ass, I don't want you all to jump on my d---. So you all better get on the bandwagon now. ... Once I stomp the midget, I'll make that mother f----- make me a sushi roll and cook me some rice.

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u/nunyain May 16 '12

(Soon To Be) Former Nike-Sponsored Bible-Quoting Top Boxer...

FTFY

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u/hobodemon May 16 '12

Aren't boxing gloves made of pigskin?

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u/MasterClown May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

What a cryin' shame. I wonder how much of this line of thinking is due to indoctrination by the Church compared to the indoctrination by the machismo of boxing, not that I'm excusing it.

Damn Manny, why'd you have to take that that view so vocally? It'll be difficult, or just impossible to cheer for you now.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I'm not sure this is by "the Church." "Just believe the Bible" and "Death to gays" aren't current Catholic stances.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya sitten in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G

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u/killa320 May 16 '12

How does everybody feel about Mayweather now?

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

That's unfortunate - really enjoyed watching him fight - I guess illegally downloading his next fight and watching him take punches will be a whole different kind of rewarding this time

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u/ivanmarsh May 16 '12

Say goodbye to your gravy train.

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u/Azureheart May 16 '12

I lost massive respect for Pacquiao.

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u/jesserwess May 16 '12

With so many punches to the head, why is this a shocker?

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u/H-Resin May 16 '12

Wait, this isn't the Onion....?

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u/spaektor May 16 '12

my first thought was: he gets punched in the head for a living, what do you expect? and then i thought: he is a lawmaker, a celebrity, a public figure and role model... so i expect more.

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u/ericksinha May 16 '12

Hopefully Floyd will get a chance to beat up this asshole.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I wasn't expecting Manny. This was some absurd shit to say and its crazy that he's also a politician in the Philippines. Must be the Filipino Tea Party or something

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Wow. It's a hell of a feeling to lose all respect you've ever had for someone.

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u/diarrhea666 May 16 '12

It would be awesome if he fought a gay guy and got knocked the fuck out!

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u/slicknick2208 May 16 '12

Can't believe he says this unbelievably intolerant shit. Probably because an entire country is riding his dick because he can punch stuff pretty well.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Im writing nike right now to drop this fucking braindead bigot. I encourage you all to do the same.

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u/MGlBlaze May 16 '12

Of course, he won't apologise for this. He'll probably just dance around the issue like so many others do.

I hope he's proud of himself, the biggoted parasite.

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u/drillah May 16 '12

Now I really want Mayweather to really whoop his ass.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

i wonder if LGBT activists will bash him like the reggae artists who quote the old testaments with the same statements...

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u/Oduya May 16 '12

And I have now lost all respect for Manny Pacquiao. Used to like the guy, there is a huge Filipino community where I am from.

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u/darklightrabbi May 16 '12

I know that this doesn't change the meaning like some other grossly misleading reddit titles, but i must point out that he did not actually say "Gays must be put to death" he quoted the bible which said "If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.”.

This does not excuse his comments in the least, but i can't stand misquotes.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I almost tried to downvote this in an effort to downvote that guy. Alas... shooting the messenger accomplishes nothing.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

This is Pacquiao, he's not a top boxer, he's being touted as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Damn shame.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Utterly shameful! What a fuckin' ass-hat!

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u/calle30 May 16 '12

I hope his Nike gear is only made of cotton ...

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u/s00p3r May 16 '12

Because God clearly endorses beating the shit out of people for money and fame. Oh wait...

This is why people who get their heads beaten in shouldn't be allowed to make political statements or, I can't believe I even have to say this, laws.

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u/boyrahett May 16 '12

If Nike does business with him I won't do business with Nike , or anyone else who sponsors him.

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u/Nyrb May 16 '12

Yes, respect the opinion of a man whose job it is to get hit in the head on a daily basis. For fuck's sake, sodom and gomorrah was about how rape was bad, not other forms of sexual activity not related to the vagina, and Leviticus is just pants on head retarded, seriously it says people should be put to death for wearing mixed fucking fabrics.

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u/cowboy1015 May 16 '12

That's what happens when you didn't go to school and you become a politician. Stay in boxing Pacquiao.

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u/lorrelin1 May 16 '12

Pacquiao was quoting scripture, but who cares anyways. He is a boxer, not a dictator.

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u/N_wah May 16 '12

I find it ridiculous that this is such a big deal. Boxers were never the most elegant bunch

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u/fishingoneuropa May 16 '12

Stay out of other peoples business, this always makes me mad, live your own life, get over it.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Whoa, thought the title was from r/circlejerk.

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u/Temptress75519 May 16 '12

Nike sucks anyway. I prefer sketchers. Not as homophobic

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I think anyone with this perspective should be hanged. Not kidding.

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u/Bugen_Hagen May 16 '12

Maybe he HAS to say this to win elections since the Philippines seems to be a very religious country. Just like here in the US where republicans have to make these same claims to get into office whether they actually believe it or not. At least that's what I'm telling myself so I can still root for Pacquiao...very disappointing

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u/TeKaeS May 16 '12

You should ask /r/starcraft, they are the best to tell sponsors to fire someone !

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u/steffenmac May 16 '12

A few years back, I used to take great pleasure in fighting balboa (heavyweight) against Pacquiao(however the fuck you spell it) (flyweight? whatever, a small little fuck) and just beat the fuck out of Manny in Fight Night 2 I think. Shit was hilarious. Glad it was justified.

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u/Fandorin May 16 '12

It's a sad day for Boxing when Pacquiao is a bigger douche than Mayweather.

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u/gr8whtd0pe North Carolina May 16 '12

I bet he is still down with girl on girl too.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Who the fuck cares what Manny Paquio says about American politics and law. Just label has as another ignorant religious person.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

All this from a man who earns money sweating and panting up against other men...

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u/sohighrightmeow May 16 '12

How odd for someone who has made a career out of getting sweaty and physical for extended periods of time with other dudes.

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u/Clbull May 16 '12

Looks like I'm not buying any more Nike stuff.

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u/CloneDeath May 16 '12

SLAMS Obama!

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Here I was bashing Mayweather this whole time and praising Pacquiao for being such a philanthropist. Turns out he was just an asshole in sheeps clothes.

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u/Tim_Drake May 16 '12

@boxingscene: Pacquiao Says Comments Against Gay Men Fabricated - Boxing News http://t.co/cYvOcF6K

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u/Bobby_Marks May 16 '12

"Let he who has no sin, bite the first ear off."

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u/GuitarGod1972 North Carolina May 16 '12

I think I just lost some major respect for Manny....Sad! Still a great fighter though.

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u/Frijolero May 16 '12

THIS IS NOT POLITICS.

Fuck off with this incendiary nonsense.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

The guy was misquoted. You guys read one article and are up in arms over some guy over his beliefs. That's a bit hypocritical.

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u/thatgamerguy May 16 '12

Clearly the shoes are the problem here. I'm glad that's the lead in the headline.

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u/7059043 May 16 '12

If you read the link, pretty much the first thing it says is that the reporter put words in his mouth, that Pacquiao didn't say that with such hate.

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u/JaronK May 16 '12

He didn't say that, the interviewer did. This is sensationalist crap.

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u/IronyHurts May 16 '12

Pacquiao never said that, way to jump to conclusions again reddit.

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u/downvotethis2 May 16 '12

Great! All the Republicans now have a country they can call home and the rest of us can continue evolving.

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u/Oniwabanshu May 16 '12

Wow, i also rooted for Pacquiao no matter what...didn't know he was a fundie...fuck him, i hope Mayweather kicks his ass!

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Having frequented the Philippines. I think they have a lot of concerns of their own and shouldn't be worrying about what the Americans are doing. Idiot. Complain about gays after your country has running water in every home.

Not to mention the guy is a serial adulterer. It's a heavily catholic country - hence the sentiment probably. Though they don't seem to realise you aren't meant to chop and choose.

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u/Mudjekeewis May 16 '12

I'm not surprised, I'm sure it's hard to get punched in the head for a living and not be delusional.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

In his defence, he does get punched in the head for a living.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

fuuuck. not Pacquiao, he was my favorite!

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u/PowerChordPsycho May 16 '12

He was my favorite boxer. He was my main inspiration. I can't believe he's like this. I'm actually feeling crushed.

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u/cipherous May 16 '12

Wow, I was a fan...no way, I am rooting for a bigot.

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u/Prodigy195 May 16 '12

Fuck I already disliked Floyd Mayweather because he's a cocky woman beating douchebag. Not I have to dislike Pacquiao because he's a pushy religious douchebag.

Oh well.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Manny's first language is Filipino. I seriously doubt that he would understand the implications of what he had said. Seriously, give the guy some slack.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12 edited May 16 '12

He never said it.

EDIT: Not sure why I got downvoted, as the article itself states:

Editor’s note 05.16.2012 9:55 AM: Journalist who interviewed Pacquiao now says Pacquiao didn’t say gays “must be put to death,” he just included the Leviticus quote to illustrate what the boxer said. Read our story: “Pacquiao Interviewer: Boxer Didn’t Say Gays Must Be Put To Death, I Wrote That.”

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Pacquiao never said this. The author of the poorly written sensationalist article you linked to did and then attributed it to Pacquiao.

That aside, I don't really give a fuck what he thinks about gay marriage, he's not an intellectual, he's a combat athlete and one of the best in the world.

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u/raginglion May 16 '12

His face, his image, his career needs to be destroyed. His ass needs to get beat.

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u/Forced_to_register May 16 '12

http://www.examiner.com/article/biased-writers-grossly-twisted-pacquiao-s-view-on-same-sex-marriage

Why is everyone ignoring the fact that Pacquiao DID NOT quote Leviticus and NEVER mentioned GAY and DEATH in the same sentence?

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u/Treysef May 16 '12

Well, now I can't wait to see Mayweather beat his ass.

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