Dave Bautista Slams Priest Calling for Pride Month Boycott: 'You Don't Speak for Most Catholics'

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Dave Bautista had no time for a Catholic priest denouncing Pride Month.

On June 1, the first day of Pride Month celebrating the LGBTQ community, Rhode Island bishop Thomas Tobin sent out a tweet urging his Catholic followers not to participate in any Pride related activities.

“A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ ‘Pride Month’ events held in June. They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful for children,” Tobin wrote on Twitter.

TheGuardians of the Galaxystar, 50, wouldn’t stand for Tobin’s rhetoric, choosing to clap back at him on Twitter the next day.

“My mom’s a lesbian. I think I turned out ok. And the activities she chooses is to help the homeless and people suffering from mental illness. I admit I’m not perfect but at least I was never a judgmental hypocrite! I’m sure you don’t speak for most Catholics. Have a nice day,” Bautista replied, adding a middle-finger emoji.

“That certainly was not my intention, but I understand why a good number of individuals have taken offense,” he said in astatement to NBC News.

Still, Tobin held strong on his belief.

“As a Catholic Bishop, however, my obligation before God is to lead the faithful entrusted to my care and to teach the faith, clearly and compassionately, even on very difficult and sensitive issues,” he added.

source: people.com