LGBT fans of Christian metalcore act For Today have been shocked by a vitriolic Twitter rant from the band's guitarist, Mike Reynolds (though we're not sure how anybody could be surprised, given the band's extreme Christian views).
The stream of tweets began when Reynolds discussed his views on the correlation between violent entertainment and real life tragedies, and continued with his disapproving view of homosexuality. "No such thing as a gay Christian," he tweeted.
We blame Newtown on neglect and metal illness, but then put Django and Chainsaw Massacre 3D at number 1 & 2 in the box office?
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 9, 2013
School shootings and all other evil proceed from evil people. People are evil and need saving. Jesus alone deals with the depths of sin.
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 9, 2013
Psalm 96:10-13
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
There IS a state church being formed, there is going to be an exclusive acceptance of preachers who advocate the LGBT. m.dallasvoice.com/anti-gay-inaug…
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
Don't be deceived, homosexuality is a sin. This sin with all other sins is what Jesus died for. He conquered so that we would be free.
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
No such thing as a gay Christian, the same as there is no such thing as a Christian who loves his sin.
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
Don't be fooled by the formation of a state church as though the government is being converted, they only use the name of Jesus for their
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
In response, For Today have posted the following message on Facebook: "For Today has always and will always be a band that is about loving people, we have no hatred towards any people regardless of what they believe or how they live. We may not agree on everything but Jesus loves you and died for you. And so would we. Blessings, For Today."Progressive liberal agenda. If you are a Christian then separate yourself from this civil religion that advocates sin. Be true to God.
— Mike Reynolds (@Mikefortoday) January 10, 2013
