GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado has already made a name for herself across the country with her gun-toting, Democrat-taunting aesthetic that seemingly never relents. But recently, a ploy to drum up followers on Twitter backfired on her in the most satisfying way.
Rep. Boebert tweeted to followers asking them to share their favorite Bible verses:
What\u2019s your favorite Bible verse?— Lauren Boebert (@Lauren Boebert) 1621189628
What followed was a manifesto of verses summing up Boebert's own unbecoming transgressions as highlighted by none other than the Holy Book itself.
\u201cHe took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf.\u201dpic.twitter.com/9JUQXMZhoX— Alan Allport (@Alan Allport) 1621190512
The Bible says that homosexuality is an abomination (Leviticus 18:22), but it also says that eating shrimp is an abomination (Leviticus 11:9-12), so why do Christians eat shrimp, but oppose homosexuality?— John (@John) 1621189939
Not a verse, but observation. Y'all would hate Jesus for real. He helped the poor, the sick. And didn't like rich folks. Like your hero.— \ud83d\udc80\ud83c\udf1bVault_tec_witch2076\ud83c\udf1c\ud83d\udc80 (@\ud83d\udc80\ud83c\udf1bVault_tec_witch2076\ud83c\udf1c\ud83d\udc80) 1621190741
I am not Christian, but I do like the one that is clear about worshiping false prophets. I suggest those who keep making Trump the face of the Republican Party should look that one up.— David Weissman (@David Weissman) 1621193747
"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.\u201d\n\nMatthew 25: 31-40\n\nThis is the most citied Bible verse for welcoming foreigners.\n\nThe @GOPChairwoman @GOP @RepBoebert should revisit their Christian values.— Seriously (@Seriously) 1621190485
Boebert, whose staunch right-wing belief system has her campaigning against immigration, equal rights for LGBTQ+ people and women, and pro-police policies that indubitably put people of color further at risk of injury and death by the police.
These stand in stark contrast to some of the verses of the Bible, particularly of the New Testament, for which the GOP claims to advocate in government.
If only God would send a plague or something to earn us pic.twitter.com/KwwxB5wimQ— Benjamin Donkey (@Benjamin Donkey) 1621190430
These are my favs...pic.twitter.com/UCmxkl71ed— \ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\udf0d Meaghan not Megan \ud83c\udf0d\ud83c\udf0a (@\ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\udf0d Meaghan not Megan \ud83c\udf0d\ud83c\udf0a) 1621195360
The one where Jesus told his followers that he would not heal them for free because it was socialism\u2014 oh, and also when he told refugees to go back to where they came from.— CB is Big Baby Jesus. (@CB is Big Baby Jesus.) 1621191536
This is shameful. Don\u2019t confuse the right with religious rhetoric.pic.twitter.com/XqSZVqxiVB— Suzy23 (@Suzy23) 1621209850
Speaking as an atheist that has actually read this "holy book," I already knew that she set herself up with a no-win scenario! Is this yet another attempt to distract from the fact that's a member of the #SeditionCaucus? It's not working, as proven by some of the best replies!https://twitter.com/laurenboebert/status/1393996452242800641\u00a0\u2026— Howard Chan \ud83d\udc89\ud83d\udc89 (@Howard Chan \ud83d\udc89\ud83d\udc89) 1621205401
Boebert is also one of many GOP Congresspeople who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election and supported Donald Trump's "big lie," alleging widespread voter fraud with unsubstantiated claims.
Thou shall not steal\nhttps://coloradonewsline.com/2021/03/08/inconsistencies-in-rep-boeberts-accounts-of-volunteer-work-arrest-history-revealed-in-county-records/\u00a0\u2026\nInconsistencies in Rep. Boebert's accounts of volunteer work ...— Rhonda Harbison (@Rhonda Harbison) 1621191435
When you talk of the Bible whilst pursuing an anti Christian agenda..pic.twitter.com/tm9entmR7H— Frankie Mac9\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea#NotMovingOn #NotGoingAway 3.5% (@Frankie Mac9\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea#NotMovingOn #NotGoingAway 3.5%) 1621193142
Maybe Romans 1:25 for the MAGA cult: "Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen."— Chris Jantzi (@Chris Jantzi) 1621197931
This one\u2019s scaring the hell outta Gaetz and Former Guy about now: \n\n\u201cThere is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.\u201d - Luke 12:2— Daniel O\u2019Brien (@Daniel O\u2019Brien) 1621196886
The question is, which Bible verse is your favorite that you live by example? Proof please.\n\nBut the Lord laughs at wicked people, because he knows they will soon be destroyed. \nPsalms 37:13\n\ncc: @GOP— Kim Harris \ud83c\udf0a (@Kim Harris \ud83c\udf0a) 1621223485
As tensions continue to percolate following the last, extremely tumultuous four years, Boebert remains a dangerous player on the national stage.
However, as shown by Twitter-the Bible does not back her up as much as she would like it to.
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