A pastor in Texas sparked outrage after making light of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas has since announced a medical leave of absence.
Haynes’s Sermon
Instead of offering condolences, Haynes mocked the tragedy from the pulpit.
Here’s wider context. To his credit, Haynes says “he still should be alive. He still should be playing with his kids. He still should be experiencing the love [of] his wife.”
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He questioned Kirk’s faith and referred to the shooting as “white-on-white crime.”
He sarcastically put air quotes around the word “Christian” while speaking.
Haynes told his congregation, “Don’t compare Kirk to King.”
He contrasted Kirk’s death with the assassinations of black civil rights leaders.
He claimed Kirk was not assassinated, dismissing his killing outright.
Political Ties
Haynes is the pastor of Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas.
