Ericka Anderson writes for the far-right Federalist:
Initially known for her songwriting skills and beauty, Parton has entered her golden years as a “secular American saint.” In a world where division is the default, she collects fans of every political stripe, refusing to denigrate anyone, and regularly proclaims, “I love everybody,” when asked how she does it.
But Parton’s version of love, which includes condoning immoral sexual behavior (“be who you are,” she’s said), is unaligned with God’s vision for humanity. Like so many secularized spiritual leaders, Parton equates love with agreement, but the two are not reciprocal. Love doesn’t mean we must accept sinfulness as good to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.
She’s right that all should be treated with love and kindness, but when we refuse to label sin a sin, we’re doing more harm than good. The gospel of Dolly is popular with the masses, but don’t bank your eternity on it.
Read the full article. The CEO of The Federalist appeared here the day after Trump’s conviction to demand a literal list of Democrats that Trump should imprison. As you can see below, Dolly’s fans are not taking this.
they came for Dolly. we ride at dawn. pic.twitter.com/PMbSJYHB46
— shauna (@goldengateblond) June 7, 2024
Right-wing @FDRLST in 2016: “Make @DollyParton president.”
Right-wing @FDRLST in 2024: *attacks Dolly for loving everyone*
Bold move! 🙃 And a pretty good summation of how extreme the GOP has gotten. (No, we won’t share the link) pic.twitter.com/wwtE64wDQz
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) June 7, 2024
No. You do not come after Dolly Parton. You absolutely do not. https://t.co/GdUJfDZcgc
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) June 7, 2024
If you ever doubted that MAGA is a suicide cult, they’re coming after Dolly Parton. Kool-aid can’t be far behind. pic.twitter.com/nrs1GQ22TG
— Conspiratorial Templates (@mynamehear) June 7, 2024
Twitter filter settings really coming in to save my sanity today.
— Ericka Andersen | Writer (@ErickaAndersen) June 7, 2024
Imagine coming for Dolly Parton who won’t criticize anyone. She says she’s not a good enough Christian to throw stones. Her mantra is love everyone. And that’s exactly what the self righteous zealots at The Federalist are calling her out for. You decide who’s more “Christian”. pic.twitter.com/zcAGBnLTPh
— Geoff 🗽🇺🇸⚖️🏳️🌈🗽 (@GeoffBrown82) June 7, 2024
‘We Ride at Dawn’: The Federalist Came For Dolly Parton, Now Her Fans Are Coming For Them https://t.co/5Xrdg1mRne
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) June 7, 2024