Marjorie Taylor Greene is under fire yet again, this time for her eyebrow-raising rationale behind voting against the Anti-Semitism Act. The controversial congresswoman’s explanation triggered an avalanche of mockery and accusations of sheer ignorance.
Greene expressed concerns that attributing responsibility for Jesus’ crucifixion to Jews, as described in the New Testament, could be classified as anti-Semitic under the proposed legislation.
In a convoluted statement, Greene stated: “this particular bill this was a Mike Lawler bill and this bill had some language in there talking about the way they define anti-Semitism with a contemporary language. And a particular example that struck many of us that we’re concerned about, is that possibly a contemporary example of antisemitism, according to this bill, couldn’t be the very belief that we all believe in the gospel, if you’re a Christian, is that Jesus was handed over to be killed. And that decision was made by the Jews. According to that definition that could be content could be considered anti semitism.”
Critics wasted no time in lambasting Greene for her seemingly uninformed and insensitive remarks. They argue that her interpretation not only lacks historical nuance but also dangerously perpetuates harmful stereotypes that have fueled discrimination and violence against Jewish communities for centuries.
While Greene’s stance may find sympathy among some MAGA evangelicals who fear governmental overreach into religious discourse, proponents of the bill emphasize the urgent need to combat anti-Semitism in all its forms, including those perpetuated under the guise of religious teachings. They argue that while religious freedom is sacrosanct, it should not serve as a shield for incitement to hatred or violence against any group.
Watch Greene’s statement and some of the responses below:
Marge says she voted against the Anti-Semitism Act today because she’s concerned that if she says that Jews handed over Jesus to be killed by the Romans that could be considered a violation of the law. pic.twitter.com/tnAOf1s8B0
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 1, 2024
She can never miss an opportunity to show her anti-semitism.
— Hoodlum 🇺🇸 (@NotHoodlum) May 1, 2024
so she voted against the anti-semitism act because she's anti-semitic. got it.
— coinmon (@therealCoinmon) May 1, 2024
Seriously are we sure Marge and Dog the Bounty Hunter aren’t the same person. We don’t see them in the same room together
— Renegade Cowboy🐾🐾 🌊⚓️🌊🐾🐾 (@Rene_gadeCowboy) May 1, 2024
Jesus WAS a Jew.
Does Marge even know that?
— Artie Vandelay (@ArtieVandelay1) May 1, 2024
@RepMTG voting against the Anti-Semitism Act because she might not get to share her controversial biblical interpretations is like refusing to drive because the streets have speed limits. It’s not just a stretch; it’s an Olympic-level leap into the realm of the absurd.
Her…
— Chris Swart (@BwanaChris) May 2, 2024
The space lasers have spoken.
— Tom MaClean (@thomastime04) May 1, 2024
It passed 320-91!!
You really showed them Marge!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/HpZQylFu84
— The Beard of Pittsburgh 💜💜🟧🏳️🌈 (@Gregmalenky) May 1, 2024
This thing she just said is EXACTLY the rationale that many redneck bigot "christians" use to justify their antisemitic views. I know it for a fact as I literally heard it as a child growing up down south. (I ran away at 17, never looked back). This crap may exist elsewhere too.
— Sher W 🦅 🪶 🌊 (@TheCherokeeSher) May 1, 2024
