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Knoxville gunman angry at liberals, gays

E-mail|Link|Comments (0) Posted by Michael Paulson July 29, 2008 07:15 AM

The man who opened fire at a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Knoxville Sunday, killing two, left a four-page explanation in his car that expressed hatred for liberals and gays. The Knoxville News has complete coverage.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a DC-based gay rights organization, issued a statement on the shooting yesterday. An excerpt:

“Unitarian Universalist churches have been spiritual leaders for all of us. They have offered sanctuary for LGBT people when most other denominations wouldn't and have provided space for those shunned and marginalized by the larger culture. As we pray for the Knoxville Unitarian Universalist community, we also pray for the entire Unitarian Universalist Association as they grieve this senseless tragedy to one of their finest congregations.”

(Photo by AP)

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