“It is impossible to argue that homophobia in the West is not influenced by church teachings, yet claims that Christianity is just as harsh to gays are gravely misinformed. As it has been practiced, Christianity cannot be exonerated of cruelty against gay men and lesbians. But Jesus, Christianity’s central figure, can be. There is not a single passage in the Bible where Jesus says anything about killing (anyone, gay or otherwise, for that matter). Islam cannot boast the same of its central figure, the prophet Mohammed.” – Armand V. Cucciniello III in Omar Mateen’s clash of civilizations [via usatoday.com]
