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Antigay televangelists fly private to avoid ‘demons’
preachers explain why commercial airlines make it harder to speak to God
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Antigay televangelists Kenneth Copeland and Jesse Duplantis justified their use of private jets because it lets them talk to God without demons surrounding them.
On the “Believers Voice of Victory” Dec. 29 broadcast, Duplantis says during a flight on his private jet he stood stood up to hear God speaking to him. The comment led co-host Copeland to launch into a defensive speech about the importance of having private jets so they can speak to God freely.
Copeland told Duplantis he couldn’t have stood up to talk to God on an airline the way he did on his private jet.
“The world is in such a shape, we can’t get there without this,” Copeland says. “The mess that the airlines are in today. … That’s why we’re on that airplane. We can talk to God.”
“This dope filled world. Get in a long tube with a bunch of demons. It’s deadly,” Copeland went on to describe a commercial flight.
Copeland ended his rant telling the viewers he had to explain why televangelists use private jets.
“I wanted to make that clear to you so the devil can’t lie to you,” Copeland says.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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