Why Chris Hodges Was Not Actually Cancelled Over Turning Point
In Alabama, the Church of the Highlands is kind of a big deal. A non-denominational church ministry with 21 campuses and reportedly more than 50,000 attendees on a normal week, this church is one that few know about but that plays an integral part in defining public religious life for Alabamans. So why are a few likes on social media becoming such a defining moment for this immensely large church?
To start asking this question, we need to look at a very specific series of events:
The Context
Two weeks ago, all of this started with a Facebook post from a local high school teacher:
A Birmingham high school English teacher did a post on Facebook pointing out that Pastor Chris Hodges, founder of the Church of the Highlands, repeatedly “liked” social media posts by Kirk. “I do not attend Church of the Highlands,” said Jasmine Faith Clisby, who teaches English at Carver High School, has a degree in English from the University of Alabama, a master’s degree in education from UAB and is working on a doctorate in education at UAB. “I would be upset if it comes off as me judging him,” she said. “It’s not that. I’m not saying he’s a racist. I’m saying he likes someone who post things that do not seem culturally sensitive to me.” She said she found it objectionable…
