Manny Pacquiao Apologizes To
Gay Groups Over Same-Sex Marriage Remarks
From : http://www.starpulse.com/news/Kevin_Blair/2012/05/17/manny_pacquiao_apologizes_to_gay_group
Starpulse.com
Boxer and entertainer Manny Pacquiao has apologized
for remarks he made about same-sex marriage to a conservative publication
earlier this week - but insists he'll never be a fan of the idea.
The Filipino fighter and politician incurred the wrath of gay groups and was banned from a Los Angeles shopping mall after telling the National Conservative Examiner that he was against the idea of gay marriage.
Pacquiao was quoted as saying: "God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married. It should not be of the same sex, so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah."
The boxer attempted to clarify his comments on his website, writing, "I'm not against gay people... We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off (sic) are actions that violate the word of God. I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God."
But the remarks only served to fuel the wrath of his critics, and he was banned from conducting a TV interview at The Grove on Wednesday.
The Extra interview took place at one of Pacquiao's Los Angeles homes instead, and during the chat with presenter Mario Lopez, the boxer said, "To the gay community, I apologize. I'm against same-sex marriage, but I'm not condemning you. My favorite (biblical) verse is 'Love one another as you love yourself. Love your neighbor.' So I love everybody!"
The Filipino fighter and politician incurred the wrath of gay groups and was banned from a Los Angeles shopping mall after telling the National Conservative Examiner that he was against the idea of gay marriage.
Pacquiao was quoted as saying: "God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married. It should not be of the same sex, so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah."
The boxer attempted to clarify his comments on his website, writing, "I'm not against gay people... We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off (sic) are actions that violate the word of God. I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God."
But the remarks only served to fuel the wrath of his critics, and he was banned from conducting a TV interview at The Grove on Wednesday.
The Extra interview took place at one of Pacquiao's Los Angeles homes instead, and during the chat with presenter Mario Lopez, the boxer said, "To the gay community, I apologize. I'm against same-sex marriage, but I'm not condemning you. My favorite (biblical) verse is 'Love one another as you love yourself. Love your neighbor.' So I love everybody!"
Shopping Mall Bans Manny Pacquiao For His Anti-Gay Marriage Remarks
From : http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2012/05/17/shopping_mall_bans_manny_pacquiao_for_ Starpulse.com
A popular Los Angeles shopping mall has banned boxing champ
and entertainer Manny
Pacquiao over comments he made about same-sex marriage.
Bosses at The Grove, where Pacquiao was scheduled to make a TV appearance on Wednesday, took offense to remarks the sportsman and politician made in a National Conservative Examiner interview - and told security staff he wasn't welcome at the mall.
In the article, Pacquiao was quoted as saying: "God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married. It should not be of the same sex, so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah."
The boxer has attempted to clarify his comments on his website, writing, "I'm not against gay people. I have a relative who is also gay. We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off (sic) are actions that violate the word of God. I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God."
But the statement isn't enough for The Grove bosses, who insist, "We have made it be known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in the future. The Grove is a gathering place for all Angelenos and not a place for intolerance."
Bosses at The Grove, where Pacquiao was scheduled to make a TV appearance on Wednesday, took offense to remarks the sportsman and politician made in a National Conservative Examiner interview - and told security staff he wasn't welcome at the mall.
In the article, Pacquiao was quoted as saying: "God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married. It should not be of the same sex, so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah."
The boxer has attempted to clarify his comments on his website, writing, "I'm not against gay people. I have a relative who is also gay. We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off (sic) are actions that violate the word of God. I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God."
But the statement isn't enough for The Grove bosses, who insist, "We have made it be known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in the future. The Grove is a gathering place for all Angelenos and not a place for intolerance."
May 19, 2012 at 6:22 AM
ban for life from all the LGBT community..ehehe