Posted on 08/18/2025 4:13:57 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson ignited some anger on the left by re-posting a pro-Christian message from a conservative provocateur.
'It's all about Jesus,' read the X post from Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA co-founder
In itself, the post isn't altogether different from what Jackson typically puts on social media. A devout Christian, Jackson's X page is dominated by bible verses, baptisms and some occasional football content.
But Kirk has faced accusations of racism for his attacks on diversity initiatives and the idea of white privilege, making Jackson's re-post a bit more divisive than his others.
'Kirk is outright racist and would easily throw Lamar to the cotton fields,' wrote one critic about the white podcaster and black NFL star. 'It's so tone deaf.'
'Lamar Jackson out here retweeting Charlie Kirk,' another wrote. 'Hope he continues to choke in the playoffs.'
One respondent put it more succinctly: 'Lamar retweeting a very known racist…'
Several critics acknowledged that Jackson may not know much about Kirk, a frequent target of liberal anger who was recently lampooned on South Park.
Regardless, at least one criticized the Ravens star anyway.
'[Guys I'm] very aware that lamar jackson probably has zero idea who charlie kirk is and is solely [retweeting because it] talks about his faith,' one person wrote on X, adding: 'it still wild to see your favorite players name right above the second spawn of satan himself.'
The online reaction belonged to conservatives, many of whom responded to a post from @_MLFootball by accusing Democrats of religious intolerance.
'Is this the point we've come to?' former ESPN host and current Donald Trump supporter Sage Steele wrote on X. 'Criticizing someone bc of their religious beliefs? Just stop. Stay strong @Lj_era8 and keep being an example for so many in Baltimore & beyond!
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Go Ravens, even when they’re bad, they’re good...
we could go all the way.
i am excited for the season ahead.
We could - here’s hoping
Charlie Kirk should come out as a supporter of inhaling oxygen.
I just came across this thread in my comments history. I am just stunned.
His other message to the college students was to think for themselves, ask questions and challenge assumptions, and don't take what the professors say as indisputable truth just because they're the professor and said it.
That shouldn't be controversial, either.
Remember when this was the message to the youth?
I guess the adults don't like that message anymore now that it's being turned on them.
-PJ
"Controversial" means "something leftists dislike". Bill Buckley identified this covert meaning back in the 1980s.
You are so right.
Sheesh, I just can’t believe this happened today. I am still just sitting here stunned.
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