November 19, 2020

November 19, 2020 By

COVIDIOT: Megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne claims the new COVID-19 vaccine is a “satanic plot” to change human DNA and “remove the God factor out of people so they won’t feel God.”

Right Wing Watch reports:

Right-wing pastor and ardent conspiracy theorist Rodney Howard-Browne says the COVID vaccine is a satanic plot to change your DNA and “remove the God factor out of people so they won’t feel God.”

In the clip Howard-Browne declares:

… The vaccine they’re counting on is an RNA vaccine that actually changes your DNA. So they want to remove the God Factor out of people. They won’t feel God. They won’t… because a lot of the stuff was… really in the creation of the Super Soldier, which they wanted to bring about soldiers which had no emotions whatsoever. So a lot of the stuff, it’s all the End Time wicked plan of the Enemy to totally destroy humanity because he hates man…

The stupid, it burns.

For the record, the vaccine does nor alter human DNA. And it should go without saying that the vaccine is not a satanic plot “to remove the God Factor out of people” because there is no such thing as a “God Factor.”

In short, the pastor is an idiot.

Yet this is not the first idiotic claim made by Howard-Browne. Previously the televangelist mocked the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

In an irresponsible and dangerous move captured on video the conservative pastor mocked the coronavirus crisis, instructing his congregation to “turn around and greet two or three people.”

At the time Howard-Browne said: 

Well, I know they don’t want us to do this, but just turn around and greet two or three people. Tell them you love them, Jesus loves them, amen.

Listen, this has to be the safest place. I said, this has to be the safest place. If you cannot be safe in church, you’re in serious trouble…

We are not stopping anything. I’ve got news for you. This church will never close. The only time the church is closing is when the Rapture is taking place. This Bible school is open because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.

Bottom line: Megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne claims the new COVID-19 vaccine is a “satanic plot” to change human DNA and “remove the God factor out of people so they won’t feel God.”

Megachurch Pastor Claims COVID Vaccine Is ‘Satanic Plot’ To Change Human DNA (Image via Screen Grab)
Megachurch Pastor Claims COVID Vaccine Is ‘Satanic Plot’ To Change Human DNA (Image via Screen Grab)

 

April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020 By

Good News: The River Church, a Florida megachurch led by controversial Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, has lost their insurance after holding services during the coronavirus pandemic, ignoring safety guidelines and placing the community at risk.

Orlando Weekly reports:

Rodney Howard-Browne, the head pastor at the River at Tampa Bay Church, who was arrested for holding services during the coronavirus pandemic, said he will not open his megachurch this weekend over fear of his congregation’s safety and to protect them from “government tyranny.” However, his lawyer is now saying he also lost his insurance.

Howard-Browne’s lawyer, Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, announced that the church had lost their insurance after the controversial pastor was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister for demonstrating a “reckless disregard for human life” after holding Sunday services in violation of county orders calling for social distancing.

Staver said:

On Monday, the sheriff held this circus of a press conference and frankly lied to the American people and around the world. Defamed this pastor, put him at risk, painted a target on his back – on the back of the church. Ultimately resulting in death threats, even the cancellation of insurance by the insurance carrier. This has got to stop.

While death threats are always unacceptable, the fact that the church lost their insurance is a good thing, given the danger Howard-Browne placed the community in with his reckless behavior.

Speaking at a press conference last week announcing the arrest of the controversial pastor, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne “repeatedly” violated social distancing orders from the CDC and local authorities, noting:

His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger.

Late last month Pastor Howard-Browne promised he would continue holding church services because he has 13 magic machines that will “shoot down” and “neutralize” the coronavirus.

Previously the pastor mocked the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

Bottom line: After demonstrating a “reckless disregard for human life,” controversial Florida megachurch Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of The River Church was arrested, and as a consequence the church lost their insurance.

Florida Megachurch That Held Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Loses Insurance (Image via Screen Grab)

 

March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 By

Like Woodstock, Only With Disease And Jesus: Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth has announced he will defy social distancing recommendations and hold a large “outdoor Easter blowout service like Woodstock.”

The controversial pastor, who recently made headlines after claiming that God would spare conservative red states from the Coronavirus, but would use the coronavirus to punish pro-choice blue states that favor abortion rights, says he will host a “national gathering” like Woodstock to “lift up Jesus Christ” on Easter.

Pastor Shuttlesworth said:

I’m gonna announce it. We’re gonna hold an outdoor Easter blowout service. Not online. A national gathering. You come from all over, like Woodstock. And we’re gonna gather and lift up Jesus Christ.

The pastor continued, commenting on his friend, megachurch Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, who was recently arrested for demonstrating a “reckless disregard for human life” after holding Sunday services in violation of county orders calling for social distancing. Shuttlesworth said:

 I’m not ashamed that Dr. Rodney got arrested. I’m ashamed that when they wanted to arrest preachers for having church, in the entirety of the state, there was only one to come for.

Shuttlesworth seems eager to be a martyr to the cause like his friend Pastor Howard-Browne. And for the record, Howard-Browne was not arrested for “having church.” Pastors and others are free to “have church” on-line. Howard-Browne was arrested because he demonstrated a “reckless disregard for human life” by holding Sunday services during a pandemic. 

On social media, people were obviously surprised and agitated by Shuttlesworth’s reckless and dangerous plan for a large Easter service:

Previously Shuttlesworth argued that only “sissy pansy” churches shut down during a pandemic, and claimed that God would give his followers “supernatural protection” from the virus if they donated to his ministry.

Bottom line: Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth has announced he will defy social distancing recommendations and hold a large “outdoor Easter blowout service like Woodstock.”

Pastor Ignores Pandemic - Announces National Easter Service ‘Like Woodsstock’ (Image via Screen Grab)
Pastor Ignores Pandemic – Announces National Easter Service ‘Like Woodsstock’ (Image via Screen Grab)
March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020 By

Lock Him Up! Controversial Florida megachurch Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of The River Church has been arrested for demonstrating a “reckless disregard for human life” after holding Sunday services in violation of county orders calling for social distancing.

NBC News reports:

A Tampa Bay area pastor has been arrested following two large services at his church over the weekend.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says he has made the decision Sunday night to seek an arrest warrant against the pastor of River at Tampa Bay Church for violating social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.

10 News reports:

An arrest warrant for a Tampa Bay pastor was issued Monday, and the pastor was taken into custody, after the sheriff said the church violated a countywide “safer-at-home” order.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the River at Tampa Bay Church violated the county’s order related to large gatherings and social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. A live stream from the church on Sunday showed the building packed with worshipers.

Earlier today Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced that Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was wanted on an arrest warrant after flaunting social distancing orders by holding two large services on Sunday. 

Speaking at a press conference Sheriff Chronister said  Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne “repeatedly” violated social distancing orders from the CDC and local authorities, noting:

His reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger.

Earlier this week Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne promised he would continue holding church services because he has 13 magic machines that will “shoot down” and “neutralize” the coronavirus.

Previously the pastor mocked the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

Bottom line: Demonstrating a “reckless disregard for human life,” controversial Florida megachurch Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of The River Church has been arrested after holding Sunday services in violation of county orders calling for social distancing.

Florida Megachurch Pastor Arrested After Violating Social Distancing Guidelines (Image via Screen Grab)
Florida Megachurch Pastor Arrested After Violating Social Distancing Guidelines (Image via Screen Grab)
March 29, 2020

March 29, 2020 By

Clear and Present Danger: A Florida megachurch ignores the coronavirus threat as worshipers pack the building, placing their lives and the lives of all those that come in contact with them at risk.

TMZ reports:

This is the clear and present danger … people continuing to congregate — squeezing into close quarters like sardines — and that’s exactly what happened Sunday at a Florida Church.

The River Church in Tampa was packed to the gills with worshipers who clearly were looking for hope. Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, who presides over the megachurch and has been reportedly defiant over social distancing, has claimed he’ll cure coronavirus just the way he did with Zika.

Earlier this week Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne promised he would continue holding church services because he has 13 magic machines that will “shoot down” and “neutralize” the coronavirus.

In an idiotic and dangerous statement the televangelist declared: 

The Lord has helped us to secure our congregation. We brought in 13 machines that basically kill every virus in the place. If somebody walks in the door, it’s like, it kills everything on them. If they sneeze, it shoots it down at like 100 mph. It’ll neutralize it in split seconds. So we have the most sterile building in, I don’t know, all of America.

Previously the pastor and televangelist mocked the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

In an irresponsible and dangerous move captured on video the conservative pastor mocked the coronavirus crisis, instructing his congregation to “turn around and greet two or three people.”

Howard-Browne said: 

Well, I know they don’t want us to do this, but just turn around and greet two or three people. Tell them you love them, Jesus loves them, amen.

Listen, this has to be the safest place. I said, this has to be the safest place. If you cannot be safe in church, you’re in serious trouble…

We are not stopping anything. I’ve got news for you. This church will never close. The only time the church is closing is when the Rapture is taking place. This Bible school is open because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.

It won’t be long now before his faithful “revivalists” become murderers, killing strangers and loved-ones alike in the name of ignorance and religious superstition.

Bottom line: Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of The River Church in Tampa, Florida, ignores the coronavirus threat as worshipers pack the building, placing their lives and the lives of all those that come in contact with them at risk.

Florida Megachurch Ignores Covid-19, Worshipers Flock To Service (Image via Screen Grab)
Florida Megachurch Ignores Covid-19, Worshipers Flock To Service (Image via Screen Grab)
March 28, 2020

March 28, 2020 By

Because Jesus is Magic: Televangelist Rodney Howard-Browne says he will continue holding church services because he has 13 magic machines that will “shoot down” and “neutralize” the coronavirus.

In an idiotic and dangerous statement the televangelist declared: 

The Lord has helped us to secure our congregation. We brought in 13 machines that basically kill every virus in the place. If somebody walks in the door, it’s like, it kills everything on them. If they sneeze, it shoots it down at like 100 mph. It’ll neutralize it in split seconds. So we have the most sterile building in, I don’t know, all of America.

Maybe the good pastor should share his marvelous magical technology with hospitals and other vital areas of service to the public. Or maybe the goods pastor is simply a dishonest fraud.

A dishonest televangelist? What a surprise.

Previously the televangelist mocked the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

In an irresponsible and dangerous move captured on video the conservative pastor mocked the coronavirus crisis, instructing his congregation to “turn around and greet two or three people.”

Howard-Browne said: 

Well, I know they don’t want us to do this, but just turn around and greet two or three people. Tell them you love them, Jesus loves them, amen.

Listen, this has to be the safest place. I said, this has to be the safest place. If you cannot be safe in church, you’re in serious trouble…

We are not stopping anything. I’ve got news for you. This church will never close. The only time the church is closing is when the Rapture is taking place. This Bible school is open because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.

Bottom line: Televangelist Rodney Howard-Browne says he will continue holding church services because he has 13 magic machines that will “shoot down” and “neutralize” the coronavirus.

*** UPDATE: Florida Megachurch That Held Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Loses Insurance ***

Televangelist Claims He Has Magic Machines That Will ‘Shoot Down’ Coronavirus (Image via Screen Grab)
March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020 By

“Revivalists, not Pansies” – Conservative Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne mocks the coronavirus crisis, claims his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

In an irresponsible and dangerous move captured on video the conservatrive pastor mocked the coronavirus crisis, instructing his congregation to “turn around and greet two or three people.”

Howard-Browne said: 

Well, I know they don’t want us to do this, but just turn around and greet two or three people. Tell them you love them, Jesus loves them, amen.

Listen, this has to be the safest place. I said, this has to be the safest place. If you cannot be safe in church, you’re in serious trouble…

We are not stopping anything. I’ve got news for you. This church will never close. The only time the church is closing is when the Rapture is taking place. This Bible school is open because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.

This guy is going to get people killed. But it doesn’t stop there. In addition to mocking the coronavirus crisis, Howard-Browne also preaches that the coronavirus pandemic is a globalist plot to kill people with vaccines:

All these churches that are allowing themselves to come down to 250 [congregants], guess what? When you try to meet again, you ain’t gonna be able to meet again. They are going to keep you at 250 because you gave up ground. You gave up ground. Whatever ground you give up because of fear, you will give up permanently.

Because the climate change narrative for global governance failed. They are using the World Health Organization to then come in and take over the control of nations and then they are going to bring in vaccines. There’s going to be forced vaccines, which they can kill off many people with vaccines.

It’s about population reduction because there are too many people on the planet, but with the correct vaccines we can shoot them and then they can die.

Wow! That is a whole lot of stupid.

Bottom line: Conservative Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne mocks the coronavirus crisis, claims his church will never close “because we’re raising up revivalists, not pansies.”

Conservative Pastor Mocks Coronavirus Crisis, Claims Church Will Never Close (Image via Screen Grab)
Conservative Pastor Mocks Coronavirus Crisis, Claims Church Will Never Close (Image via Screen Grab)

 

 

March 15, 2019

March 15, 2019 By

Trump-loving megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne claims the recent terrorist attack in New Zealand is actually a “false flag” operation designed to make conservatives look bad.

Browne, a Trump-loving pastor who was invited to the White House to pray for the president in 2017, went off on a wild rant on Twitter, claiming that the terrorist attack which left 49 people dead at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, was actually a “false flag” operation meant to discredit conservatives:

There is no doubt that what happened in New Zealand as horrific as it is, is a false flag that will be blamed on conservatives when it’s all said and done! Only a total nutjob lunatic, insane demonized freak goes into a building and kills people, it’s unacceptable on every level!

Pastor Howard-Browne is one of Trump’s favorite conservative Christians, and proudly posted this image to Instagram in  2007 when he was invited to the White House “to pray over our 45th President”:

Yesterday was very surreal for @ahowardbrowne & I. 30 years ago we came from South Africa to America as missionaries. Yesterday I was asked by @paulamichellewhite to pray over our 45th President – what a humbling moment standing in the Oval Office – laying hands and praying for our President – Supernatural Wisdom, Guidance and Protection – who could ever even imagine – wow – we are going to see another great spiritual awakening

As for the notion that the New Zealand terror attack was actually a false flag operation meant to discredit conservatives, Pastor Howard-Browne is not alone in making such wild and preposterous claims.

Right-wing idiot Rush Limbaugh made a similar argument earlier today on his radio program, at one point declaring:

There’s an ongoing theory that the shooter himself may in fact be a leftist who writes the manifesto and then goes out and performs the deed purposely to smear his political enemies.

For the record, the attack was not a false flag. The Hill reports: The New Zealand suspect wrote in a manifesto that he supported Trump “as a symbol of renewed white identity.”

Bottom line: Trump-loving megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne and other conservatives claim that the recent terrorist attack in New Zealand was actually a “false flag” operation designed to make conservatives look bad.

Trump-Loving Megachurch Pastor Calls New Zealand Terror Attack ‘False Flag’ (Image via Screen Grab)
Trump-Loving Megachurch Pastor Calls New Zealand Terror Attack ‘False Flag’ (Image via Screen Grab)
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