Do Ann Coulter's hateful comments reflect badly on Christianity?

Answer 1

She seems to be known as a "right-winger" more than a Christian.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Prominent politicians from both parties and a gay-rights group on Saturday condemned right-wing commentator Ann Coulter for her reference Friday to Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards as a "******."

Coulter made her comment in Washington during an address to the 34th annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference, during which she gave her opinions about the Democrats' slate of presidential hopefuls.

"I was going to have a few comments on the other Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards, but it turns out that you have to go into rehab if you use the word '******,' so I'm - so, kind of at an impasse, can't really talk about Edwards, so I think I'll just conclude here and take your questions," said Coulter, whose comment was followed by applause.

CNN has reached out to Coulter's representative, and received no response.

But the New York Times reported that she responded, in an e-mail, "C'mon, it was a joke. I would never insult gays by suggesting that they are like John Edwards. That would be mean."

A spokesman for Sen. John McCain, a Republican presidential candidate, called Coulter's comments to the conservative group "wildly inappropriate."

In a written statement, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Massachusetts, said, "Ann Coulter's words of hate have no place in the public sphere much less our political discourse. Not only should she apologize but those who participated in the conference with her should denounce her shameful and divisive actions."

"Ann Coulter's use of this anti-gay slur is vile and unacceptable," said Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, "and the applause from her audience is an important reminder that Coulter's ugly brand of bigotry is at the root of the discriminatory policies being promoted at this gathering."

In a written statement, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean called on Republicans to denounce her remarks. "There is no place in political discourse for this kind of hate-filled and bigoted comments," he said.

During a question-and-answer session, Coulter referred back to the issue of gays by alluding to the bid for the Republican presidential nomination being made by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

"I do want to point out one thing that has been driving me crazy with the media -- how they keep describing Mitt Romney's position as being pro-gays, and that's going to upset the right wingers," she said. "Well, you know, screw you! I'm not anti-gay. We're against gay marriage. I don't want gays to be discriminated against."

She added, "I don't know why all gays aren't Republican. I think we have the pro-gay positions, which is anti-crime and for tax cuts. Gays make a lot of money and they're victims of crime. No, they are! They should be with us."

Answer 2

isn't that like asking if the pope's comments reflect badly on judaism? what ever gave you the idea that ann coulter is a Christian???? have you read any of her stuff, listened to her? that's no Christian...

Answer 3

Ann Coulter makes me ashamed of all of (but not limited to) the following: being a human, being on planet Earth, being in this reality, being alive, etc. For me to continue talking about her in the correct way would constitute my being banned from the internet for breaking the rules, so I'll leave it at that.

Answer 4

absolutely. at ground level, the left and right don't have a HUGE amount of differences. but ppl like her keep the divisions going to profit from it.

it's sad. "money is more important than getting along." these things sayeth the great ann coulter.

Answer 5

I have never heard or read anything by Ann Coulter that could be construed by a thinking person, to be hateful.

She is very blunt and calls a spade a spade. It is not hateful to tell the truth just because you disagree with it.

Answer 6

Everything that comes out of her mouth reflects badly on something.

Answer 7

Her comments are on ideology and behavior and if people can't handle the truth or dissenting views then they need to stay out of the arena. No. Jesus called the Pharisee's hypocrites and vipers, white washed tombs, how do you suppose it reflected on Christianity?

Answer 8

She is a revolting human being, so yes...it reflects badly on Christianity, conservatism, republicanism, women and every other thing she is or stands for.

atheist

Answer 9

I know next to nothing of this woman,but I'm sure she speaks only for herself. She's not representing any religious organization and has no authority to speak on behalf of any denomination,least of all the Church.

Answer 10

They reflect badly on humanity in general.