‘Doctor Strange’ Director: American Christianity ‘Racist’
Director Scott Derrickson has a funny way of ringing in a national holiday.
Derrickson’s resume includes a number of respected films including “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” (2005) and “Sinister” (2012). That changed when he co-wrote and directed the 2016 smash “Doctor Strange.” The MCU entry shook up the superhero formula just enough to score big with critics and fans alike.
That catapulted him into the big leagues, and deservedly so. He might have lost some admirers over the holidays all the same.
Derrickson fired off the following Tweet on Thanksgiving Day.
Christians put Trump into office, because mainstream American Christianity is racist, greedy, and nationalistic — things Christ was vehemently against.
So don’t ever call me an Evangelical. In fact, don’t even call me Christian unless you know what I mean by that.
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) November 25, 2017
One Christian defended his faith with facts, saying American Christians give more to charities than their secular peers. Derrickson’s response doubled down in dubious fashion.
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others.” — Jesus Christ, Matthew 6:4 https://t.co/eGGqcDQ23B
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) November 25, 2017
Other Twitter responders fired back, too. Here’s just one example:
Trump ain’t a Clinton.
That’s why we voted for him. Period.
Get off your high horse, pal.— Rob Laurich (@rlaurich) November 25, 2017
Note: The message in question is screen capped below in case Derrickson decides to take it down.
This is particularly stupid. Which President was not put into office by Christians? You cannot, because there are none. So saying Christians voted Trump into office has all the rhetorical might of saying people put Trump into office.
Derrickson wants you to know that we shouldn’t call him human.
As usual this crap is all about trying to influence someone’s politics. He can screw off.
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Yet another deluded lefty “artist” who mistakenly believes his political/religious opinions carry any weight whatsoever.
Must be a day of the week that ends in Y.
How sad we all are that this guy doesn’t approve of us.
O, the humanity.
As per Gallup poll 2015 75% of Americans identify as Christians; therefore any person elected President has been elected by Christians. This includes electing Obama too.
Good point. The US is 24% Catholic and I know that a majority of Catholics voted for Obama. So is he going to whine about that too?
However, a majority of Catholics who regularly attend Mass voted against Obama. So, Scott Derrickson will not lack for something to whine about.
I don’t know what he’s worried about, I seriously doubt anyone was ever in danger of calling this guy a Christian.
It all sounds like a good reason to pirate everything. If they went belly-up and no more movies, I can live with that, too.
You know what I can’t find anywhere near that verse? Or anywhere ELSE Christ defines charity? The idea that charity is supposed to involve sending the legions out to collect alms at spearpoint to be distributed by politicians with great public fanfare.
Which is why I voted for Trump.
Oh you didn’t find Obama’s victory lap at enacting Obamacare Christ like?
Great Scott!!! Derrickson is really… Strange. He needs to see a Doctor who’ll admit him to the MCU…
I think Scott shouldn’t drunk tweet
I’ve been a Cumberbatch fan for years and really enjoyed “Doctor Strange” but will save my $10 for his other projects now.
Don’t call him a Christian.
Call him what he is.
A bigoted asshole.
Meh. I never heard of this guy or MCU until 30 seconds ago. Just another sad “I’m with her” ninny looking for someone to blame because he voted for a sickly, unlikeable, corrupt old woman.
I boycotted Justice League for less.
He’s got the sadz bcuz his movie sucked so much
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. -Matthew 5:11 (NIV)
Thank you for the blessing, Scott.
“I’m a better Christian than you slobs”??? Yes, very Christlike attitude.
Oh good, well at least Christians now know not to bother watching the next Doctor Strange movie, or whatever he directs.
Another Hollywood jerk lib beclowns himself. No one cares what you think Scott.
Democrats gave Trump over a year of nonstop free advertising on all media and social platforms with the express purpose of making Trump the GOP nominee. Democrats gave Trump campaign donations (Johnny Oliver). Democrats voted for Trump in open primaries all over the Northeast USA. Democrats nominated the worst Presidential candidate in American history. Who gave America Trump?? I thank the Democrats for making Gorsuch a Supreme Ct Justice.
Nfl, nba, Hollywood, democrat media. My bank accounts have been soaring since I have decided I can not support bigots anymore.
Brave soul, now do Islam, Communism.
I’m surprised no one responded to the Matthew 6:4 quote with Mathew 5:16.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
He shouldn’t worry. He’s not likely to be mistaken for a Christian.
The first thought that came to mind when I read that Scott Derrickson had made this statement was, “Who said that?”
As far as I’m concerned, this is just more attention-grabbing dreck from another denizen of Harveywood.
Well, all of this is just assuring us a happy 2018 and 2020. Maybe by then they’ll find a cure for Trump Derangement Syndrome so they can re-join civilized society.