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MAGA hate pastor says women's sports 'inevitably lead to transgenderism'
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Conn specifically mentioned the Women's National Basketball Association, stating it is linked to androgyny, homosexuality, and transgenderism.
A pastor at Refuge Church in Utah has made claims about women's sports. Eric Conn, who is described as an antisemitic far-right Christian nationalist, posted on X about the topic. He believes women's sports are connected to certain ideologies.
Conn specifically mentioned the Women's National Basketball Association, stating it is linked to androgyny, homosexuality, and transgenderism. His post was published on July 29. Further details about his claims and views are available from the source.
The pastor's statements have been described as overstated, with limited evidence to support his assertions about the WNBA. Readers can find more information about Conn's post and its context from the original source.
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Category: rights Published: July 30, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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