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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

FIFA faced global backlash for hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In Qatar, being gay is illegal and can lead to imprisonment or even execution. LGBTQ+ people face harsh discrimination, censorship, and fear of arrest, with the government banning any public displays of pride or support.

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

In Saudi Arabia, being gay is a crime punishable by prison, flogging, or even death. LGBTQ+ people face severe discrimination, censorship, and no legal protection, forcing many to hide their identities to stay safe.

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Saudi Arabia kills its gay citizens. It will host the FIFA World Cup in 2034." - LGBTQ Nation

Saudi Arabia kills its gay citizens. It will host the FIFA World Cup in 2034. - LGBTQ Nation

Human rights groups are blasted the international soccer organization for its decision.

www.lgbtqnation.com

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Since 2012, almost half of all 50 US states have banned licensed mental-health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion practices. Many of those restrictions, including Colorado’s, do not apply to non-licensed religious counsellors."

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Chiles vs Salazar: US Supreme Court case to determine future of conversion therapy bans" - Pink News

US Supreme Court case could decide future of conversion therapy bans

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Chiles v Salazar this week, here's what the legal case could mean for conversion therapy.

www.thepinknews.com

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Given Saudi Arabia's criminalisation of same-sex identities and sexual activity, as well as Donald Trump's attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and protections, many fear that PIF and Affinity's backing will influence the many studios under the EA umbrella." - The Gamer

The Sims, Dragon Age, And Mass Effect Fans Fear That Queer Content Will Be Censored After EA's Buyout

Following the buyout, EA will be headed by firms owned by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Donald Trump's son-in-law. Queer gamers fear the worst.

www.thegamer.com

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

" Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia, with the death penalty among the punishments for those found to have engaged in same-sex acts. In addition, LGBTQ+ topics are censored and it is illegal to be trans because Sharia Law prohibits what it describes as “cross-dressing”. "

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Given both the Trump family and Saudi Arabia‘s track record with the LGBTQ+ community, it’s understandable that queer fans are feeling concern over the future of opportunities to fully express themselves in The Sims." - Pink News

The Sims fans concerned for LGBTQ+ content after Saudi buyout

The Sims fans are concerned for the future of LGBTQ+ content after developer EA Games' Saudi Arabia buyout.

www.thepinknews.com

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Saudi Arabia has invested billions to acquire stakes in companies like Activision Blizzard, Capcom, Embracer Group, Nexon, Nintendo, and Take-Two Interactive in recent years." - Polygon

Why is Saudi Arabia in the games business?

The kingdom is investing in (or owns) many gaming companies

www.polygon.com

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

"Former BioWare lead writer reads the runes on EA-Saudi deal and speculates that 'guns and football' are in, 'gay stuff' is out, and the venerable RPG studio may be for the chop" - PC Gamer

Former BioWare lead writer reads the runes on EA-Saudi deal and speculates that 'guns and football' are in, 'gay stuff' is out, and the venerable RPG studio may be for the chop

Who knows, maybe the Crown Prince is a big Femshep fan.

www.pcgamer.com

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

JD Vance is weird

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Gunther Eagleman is weird

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Any updates, Jack Posobiec ?

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Epstein files

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Austin Rogers

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Matt Walsh is weird

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Epstein files

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Brenden Dilley , you need therapy

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Brigitte Gabriel is off her meds

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Dave Rubin is a loser

Secular Talk @kylekulinskishow.bsky.social · 1d

Truly depraved reaction to a 22 year old autistic activist delivering food and medicine to starving kids and getting tortured for it

Reposted by The Epiphany Times

Secular Talk @kylekulinskishow.bsky.social · 1d

Lol

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Pastor Joel Webbon is a weeb.

Right Wing Watch @rightwingwatch.bsky.social · 1d

Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon tells Christians they can "make Jesus smile" by joining ICE: "You literally can join ICE and be God's appointed avenger who seeks to carry out God's vengeance on the evildoer." www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwat...

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The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans are kinky 😂

Detroit Metro Times @metrotimes.com · 1d

A Republican state lawmaker leading a campaign to ban pornography in Michigan appears to have had an account on a pornographic hook-up website, according to records obtained by Metro Times.

Michigan Republican pushing pornography ban linked to porn site, records show - Detroit Metro Times

A Republican state lawmaker leading a campaign to ban pornography in Michigan appears to have had an account on a pornographic hook-up website that promised users they could “find sex” and “get laid t...

www.metrotimes.com

The Epiphany Times @theepiphanytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Michael L. Brown, an apologist who wrote that being gay and Christian is impossible because it violates God’s sexual laws, was unsurprisingly found guilty of sexual misconduct. This is exactly why I don’t trust homophobes.