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Friday, September 29th, 2017

Roy Moore beliefs: Things the Republican has said

Author:     Anthony Zurcher
Source:     BBC News (U.K.)
Publication Date:     27 September 2017
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Stephan:   Roy, blatant and unapologetic racist, genderist, and anti-semite, twice removed from his post on the Alabama supreme court for unethical and unlawful behavior is now the Republican candidate for the Alabama senate seat. One might start by asking how such a man could  run for a senate seat? Then go to how is it possible that the Republican Party would even consider such a man? Finally, what does Moore's success say about Alabama voters? Who are these people? How bad is Moore? Here are some of his public statements and positions.

Alabama Republican senatorial candidate Roy Moore
Credit: The Huffington Post

Alabama firebrand Roy Moore has dealt a huge blow to the Republican leadership by winning the party’s nomination for the Senate.

The controversial lawyer has made headlines for a series of incendiary remarks over the years, but beat his Washington-backed opponent with ease.

Here’s a round-up of some of his more extreme beliefs, with some analysis from the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher on why it all matters.

1. Homosexuality should be illegal

He has likened it to bestiality, and called it “abhorrent, immoral, detestable, a crime against nature, and a violation of the laws of nature and of nature’s God upon which this nation and our laws are predicated”. His refusal to issue marriage certificates to gay couples cost him his place on the bench for a second time.

2. God’s wrath is felt on Earth

Moore has suggested that the 11 September 2001 attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were a sign of God’s divine anger. “Sounds a little bit like the Pentagon” he […]

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