One striking detail in this story: The Pastor at Lake Church, where Mark Robinson gave this speech, told me he and Robinson expected these remarks to be "scrutinized." Then the Pastor defended them!
(also worth noting Christian Nationalist overtones in rest of speech cc @sarahposner.bsky.social)
yes -- also the full speech (linked in piece) has lots of Christian Nationalist overtones. Connects blood of Christ to blood of 1776 patriots to present "freedoms"
