PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT: COVID-19 field hospital falls victim to LGBT activists

PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT: COVID-19 field hospital falls victim to LGBT activists

 

by Martina Moyski  •  May 8, 2020

NEW YORK (ChurchMilitant.com) – A Wuhan virus field hospital has been booted from New York’s Central Park after complaints by LGBT activists over its organizers’ biblical views on sexuality.

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Franklin Graham (Photo: Nell Redmond/UPI)

The makeshift treatment center was established April 1 by evangelical leader Franklin Graham at the invitation of Manhattan’s Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI) hospital. Administered by Graham’s humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, the effort was aimed at helping city hospitals cope with the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 infections.

Targeted From the Get-Go

But instead of being welcomed, the hospital was greeted by protests. From the start, LGBT activists and their allies railed against the Christian-run center. Now, after providing “high-quality medical care for 315 patients infected with the virus,” Samaritan’s Purse is shutting down its Central Park operation.

Graham said at the close of the venture: “We praise God that our team got to see many patients recover and return home to their loved ones after being critically ill. Not only that, we are thankful for the times we had to share the reason for the hope that is in us,” referencing the words of  St. Peter.

“I want to thank all of you for everything you’ve done. We give God the glory for it,” Graham said addressing the hospital’s frontline medical workers. “We are here to give and to give in the name of Jesus Christ who died on the Cross for us. We want the world to know God loves them.”

“This hospital has been a beacon of life and a beacon of hope. You’ve been able to touch lives,” he added.

We praise God that our team got to see many patients recover and return home to their loved ones after being critically ill.Tweet

One life touched by the hospital’s care is a small business owner from Queens who was hit hard by and then treated for the virus at the Central Park facility. His wife couldn’t visit him, but he could see her waving from Fifth Avenue. “She kept screaming, ‘I love you! Keep fighting!’ It was an amazing experience,” the patient said.

On the road to recovery, he expresses his thanks to Samaritan’s Purse: “The people are excellent, professional and they have a great heart.”

Lifesaving ‘Bigots’ and ‘Hate-Spewers’

Regular protests have surrounded the facility with activists chanting “Health not hate” and carrying signs reading “Homophobia kills.”

New York City Council member and Democrat Corey Johnson railed against Samaritan’s Purse, pushing for the dismantling of the field hospital in an angry Tweet: “It is time for Samaritan’s Purse to leave New York City,” Johnson said. “This group, which is led by the notoriously bigoted, hate-spewing Franklin Graham, came at a time when our city couldn’t in good conscience turn away any offer of help. That time has passed.”

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Sen. Brad Hoylman on the left and Corey Johnson on the right

“As a city that values diversity and compassion for all, we cannot continue to allow a group with the track record of Samaritan’s Purse to remain here when we are past the point they are needed,” Johnson continued, referring to Franklin Graham’s adherence to orthodox Christian values, particularly his opposition to same-sex “marriage.”

New York’s Democrat Sen. Brad Hoylman said, “I remain baffled by the ongoing relationship between Mt. Sinai and the hateful Franklin Graham and his Samaritan’s Purse. …  It’s good that Mt. Sinai is taking steps … for Franklin Graham’s exit from a city where LGBTQ people are respected and valued.”

Hoylman added: “I’m afraid the consequences of this poisonous relationship will linger.”

Jay W. Walker, member of Reclaim Pride Coalition, called the cooperation between Samaritan’s Purse and MSBI an “unholy alliance,” seeing it as cooperation between “a medical institution of national standing” and “a far-right vehicle for bigotry and opportunistic fundraising and proselytizing in the form of Samaritan’s Purse.”

It is not clear whether Samaritan’s Purse will relocate some of its services to another location in New York City, as there has been such discussion. Some say it’s unlikely given the intense criticism it has received.

Regular protests have surrounded the facility with activists chanting ‘Health not hate’ and carrying signs reading ‘Homophobia kills.’Tweet
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Samaritan’s Purse Training & Conference Center

Several other field hospitals in New York City that were assembled to treat Wuhan virus patients will remain in place, according to WABC-TV. Only the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital is being permanently shut down.

What’s In a Name?

Based in Boone, North Carolina, Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries and responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations, especially in locations where few others are working. It specializes in helping victims of disaster, poverty, famine, war and persecution, according to its website.

The name of the organization is derived from the New Testament Parable of the Good Samaritan about a Jewish traveler who is robbed, beaten and stripped of clothing, and left nearly dead alongside a road. Passersby ignored the man until a Samaritan stopped to help him, opening his purse for his healing and care.

Samaritans and Jews were to have despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the Jewish injured man. Samaritan’s Purse is an interdenominational Christian organization.

“We provide our services to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,” Graham often says. “We don’t discriminate, period.”

Read the source:  https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/samaritans-purse-given-bums-rush

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Cardinal Tagle tells parents: Put kids first  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/03/02/cardinal-tagle-tells-parents-put-kids-first/

Have the courage to marry, start a family, Pope Francis tells youths in Assisi http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/05/30/have-the-courage-to-marry-start-a-family-pope-francis-tells-youths-in-assisi/

Pope Francis says marriage can only be between a man and a woman and ‘we cannot change it’  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/07/pope-francis-says-marriage-can-only-be-between-a-man-and-a-woman-and-we-cannot-change-it/

THE DOWNLOAD: CLARIFYING MARRIAGE – A canon lawyer joins the panel  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/05/15/the-download-clarifying-marriage-a-canon-lawyer-joins-the-panel/

The Beauty of Marriage from a Biblical Perspective  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/02/12/the-beauty-of-marriage-from-a-biblical-perspective/

Saint Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body in Video Presentation Saint Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body in Video Presentation

Sophia Sketchpad on Marriage Sophia Sketchpad – Marriage

Sacraments 101: Matrimony (Why make it Catholic)? Sacraments 101: Matrimony (Why make it Catholic?)

Want to change the world? It starts with joy – Archbishop Charles Chaput says http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/28/want-to-change-the-world-it-starts-with-joy-archbishop-charles-chaput-says/

How to Fix the “Annulment of Marriage Mentality”?  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/14/how-to-fix-the-annulment-of-marriage-mentality/

A  that is life long: The marriage God wants for you A  that is life long: The marriage God wants for you

What’s destroying some Catholic marriages? What’s destroying some Catholic marriages?

‘ Love Is ’love or is it? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/10/06/-is–or-is-it/

The worm that is killing married  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/10/06/the-worm-that-is-killing-married-/

‘An act of pure evil’: Are rifles or relationships at the bottom of the madness in Las Vegas?   http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/10/06/an-act-of-pure-evil-are-rifles-or-relationships-at-the-bottom-of-the-madness-in-las-vegas/

The Centrality of  to the Teaching of Humanae Vitae  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/21/the-centrality-of–to-the-teaching-of-humanae-vitae/

Historian lays out how we’ve arrived at today’s unprecedented attacks on the family http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/05/20/historian-lays-out-how-weve-arrived-at-todays-unprecedented-attacks-on-the-family/

Divorce’s many victims Divorce’s many victims

FATHERLESSNESS BREEDING SCHOOL GUN VIOLENCE http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/03/16/fatherlessness-breeding-school-gun-violence/

What Catholics need to know about marriage and sex, Part 2 What Catholics need to know about marriage and sex, Part 2

Why happily married women need to talk about sex?  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/04/08/why-happily-married-women-need-to-talk-about-sex/

Deficiencies of the Family Code of the Philippines (II): Void and Voidable Marriages? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/12/03/deficiencies-of-the-family-code-of-the-philippines-ii-void-and-voidable-marriages/

Can a Catholic sign a pre-nuptial agreement? Can a Catholic sign a pre-nuptial agreement?

We want Church truth on marriage, young Catholics say We want Church truth on marriage, young Catholics say

Wives, Be Subordinate to Your Husbands? – John Paul II on Ephesians 5:21-33 http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/02/12/wives-be-subordinate-to-your-husbands-john-paul-ii-on-ephesians-521-33/

An Open Letter to the Adulterers outed by the Ashley Madison Hackers An Open Letter to the Adulterers Outed by the Ashley Madison Hackers

Pro-life, Married & Contracepting: Is there a a problem? Pro-life, Married & Contracepting: Is there a problem?

Pope Francis’ General Audience: The Family is an irreplaceable source of stability for children Pope Francis’ General Audience: The Family is an irreplaceable source of stability for children

The 4 most important parts of marriage The 4 most important parts of marriage

Pre-Cana with St. John Chrysostom: 7 Tips to a successful marriage Pre-Cana with St. John Chrysostom: 7 Tips to a successful marriage

Reflections on the Indissolubility of Marriage and the Trinity http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/02/12/reflections-on-the-indissolubility-of-marriage-and-the-trinity/

Why Is Marriage Indissoluble? “The first natural tie of human society is man and wife.” St. Augustine http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/04/14/why-is-marriage-indissoluble-the-first-natural-tie-of-human-society-is-man-and-wife-st-augustine/

Sins Against the sacrament of marriage 44 Sins against the sacrament of marriage

Live-in: Research facts and analysis on cohabitation Live-in: Research facts and analysis on cohabitation

Bishop Olmsted Calls Men Into the Breach http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/02/05/bishop-olmsted-calls-men-into-the-breach/

Pope Francis: When families teach forgiveness, they strengthen society Pope Francis: When families teach forgiveness, they strengthen society

THIS EUROPEAN NATION JUST FOUGHT THE GAY AGENDA AND WON – Pope Francis lent a hand http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2015/12/23/this-european-nation-just-fought-the-gay-agenda-and-won-pope-francis-lent-a-hand/

Never Date a Feminist: 12 Warning Signs for Young Men http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/04/07/never-date-a-feminist-12-warning-signs-for-young-men/

Keeping sex for marriage helps marriages last the distance http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/06/15/keeping-sex-for-marriage-helps-marriages-last-the-distance/

Pope Francis: Most Catholic marriages are null, some ‘cohabitations’ are ‘real marriage’ http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/06/19/pope-francis-most-catholic-marriages-are-null-some-cohabitations-are-real-marriage/

Why Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/08/19/why-christ-will-never-let-his-bride-redefine-marriage/

Gay ‘marriage’: It’s not gay, and it’s not marriage – G.K. Chesterton  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/09/14/gay-marriage-its-not-gay-and-its-not-marriage-g-k-chesterton/

Church’s Teaching on Marriage Comes From Author of Creation, Say Bishops  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/09/16/churchs-teaching-on-marriage-comes-from-author-of-creation-say-bishops/

The family in the era of soulmate marriage http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/09/29/the-family-in-the-era-of-soulmate-marriage/

Why millenials don’t want kids… Are their reasons good enough? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/09/29/why-millenials-dont-want-kids-are-their-reasons-good-enough/

Real insights about porn and marriage  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/10/28/real-insights-about-porn-and-marriage/

10 Issues You Should Discuss Before You Get Married (otherwise your marriage could be invalid!) http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/11/12/10-issues-you-should-discuss-before-you-get-married-otherwise-your-marriage-could-be-invalid/

Engaged Couple’s Spiritual Checklist http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/11/13/engaged-couples-spiritual-checklist/

Should You Get Married in the Church? 7 Couples Share Their Experience  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/11/13/should-you-get-married-in-the-church-7-couples-share-their-experience/

Must Catholics Marry in a Church? Must Catholics Have Their Wedding in a Church? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/11/13/must-catholics-marry-in-a-church-must-catholics-have-their-wedding-in-a-church/

Last Video Released in Series on Marriage http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2016/12/21/last-video-released-in-series-on-marriage/

For Catholics A Woman’s Place is in the Home http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/01/20/for-catholics-a-womans-place-is-in-the-home/

Real Women- The Catholic View Marriage and Family http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/01/20/real-women-the-catholic-view-marriage-and-family/

Real Women- Feminine Virtue and the Moral Life  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/01/20/real-women-feminine-virtue-and-the-moral-life/

The Human Person Is a Bioethical Word http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/01/20/the-human-person-is-a-bioethical-word/

Millennials stall the gender revolution in the home  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/04/08/millennials-stall-the-gender-revolution-in-the-home/

‘Don’t Judge’ — How to Respond When Your Relativistic Friend Quotes Jesus  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/04/22/dont-judge-how-to-respond-when-your-relativistic-friend-quotes-jesus/

Don’t divorce: Powerful arguments for saving and revitalizing your marriage http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/04/22/dont-divorce-powerful-arguments-for-saving-and-revitalizing-your-marriage/

Procreation: Still the Primary End of Marriage  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/04/25/procreation-still-the-primary-end-of-marriage/

Archbishop Charles Chaput: ‘The future belongs to people with children, not with things’ http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/08/02/archbishop-charles-chaput-the-future-belongs-to-people-with-children-not-with-things/

The Church teaches contracepted sex leads to hell. So, why is a priest promoting it in Rome? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/01/12/the-church-teaches-contracepted-sex-leads-to-hell-so-why-is-a-priest-promoting-it-in-rome/

Birth Control and NFP: What’s the Difference?  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/14/birth-control-and-nfp-whats-the-difference/

Divorce, Remarriage, and “Discerning the Body” http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/05/17/divorce-remarriage-and-discerning-the-body/

Annulments of Marriage: A Concession to Human Weakness  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/05/annulments-of-marriage-a-concession-to-human-weakness/

PSYCHOLOGIST VICKI THORN: FREE  HAS CREATED CHAOS  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/27/psychologist-vicki-thorn-free–has-created-chaos/

Bishop Thomas Paprocki under fire for denying funerals for people in same-sex ‘marriages’ refuses to back down http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/07/30/bishop-thomas-paprocki-under-fire-for-denying-funerals-for-people-in-same-sex-marriages-refuses-to-back-down/

But What About Abusive Marriages?  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/08/04/but-what-about-abusive-marriages/

Sex, Sanity, and Beliefs that ‘Live Loudly’ Within Us – Archbishop Charles Chaput http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/13/sex-sanity-and-beliefs-that-live-loudly-within-us-archbishop-charles-chaput/

What Makes a Marriage Valid?  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/08/09/what-makes-a-marriage-valid/

What’s changed in Britain since same-sex marriage? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/13/whats-changed-in-britain-since-same-sex-marriage/

Subversion, liberty, and ‘marriage equality’  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/14/subversion-liberty-and-marriage-equality/

AUSTRALIAN BISHOP VINCENT LONG WON’T FIGHT GAY MARRIAGE VOTE  http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/14/australian-bishop-vincent-long-wont-fight-gay-marriage-vote/

Alternative truths: A wife’s view of a gay coming out http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/09/15/alternative-truths-a-wifes-view-of-a-gay-coming-out/

Is There Marriage In Heaven? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/11/02/is-there-marriage-in-heaven/

Be a Man – Get Married http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/11/15/be-a-man-get-married/

There is No More Important Job Than Being a Good Mother http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/11/19/there-is-no-more-important-job-than-being-a-good-mother/

Our Current Youth Culture and its Upcoming Impact on Successful Marriages http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2017/11/27/our-current-youth-culture-and-its-upcoming-impact-on-successful-marriages/

The Church Needs Honesty About Sexuality http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/01/21/the-church-needs-honesty-about-sexuality/

Being Open to Life—Abstract Norm, or Embodied Word? http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/01/23/being-open-to-life-abstract-norm-or-embodied-word/

Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample celebrates marriage Mass after call for new family initiatives http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/02/05/portland-archbishop-alexander-sample-celebrates-marriage-mass-after-call-for-new-family-initiatives/

Children of Divorce Aren’t “Resilient”; They Just Suffer in Secret http://www.pagadiandiocese.org/2018/03/16/children-of-divorce-arent-resilient-they-just-suffer-in-secret/

“God himself is the author of marriage” (GS 48:1). The vocation of marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is not a purely human institution despite the many variations it may have undergone through the centuries in different cultures, social structures, and spiritual attitudes (CCC:1603)