Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan recently mocked Christians by posting a bizarre, sexually-charged video in which she mocked the Eucharist.
And her stunt, which involved feeding a woman a Dorito, is coming back to haunt her – and the Democratic Party.
How stupid can you get?
At a glance:
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sparked controversy with a video that mimics the Catholic practice of Holy Communion, using a Dorito chip.
- The Michigan Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Catholic League President Bill Donohue condemned the video, calling it offensive and disrespectful to Catholics.
- Critics, including religious leaders, accused Whitmer of mocking the Eucharist and religious practices, urging for greater civility and respect in public discourse.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing backlash after a video surfaced showing her placing a Dorito chip on a kneeling woman’s tongue, an act that mimics the Catholic sacrament of Holy Communion. The video, which was posted on Instagram, has drawn sharp criticism from Catholic leaders, who say the skit was offensive and an attack on religious practices.
The Michigan Catholic Bishops’ Conference swiftly condemned Whitmer’s actions, with Paul A. Long, the president of the Michigan Catholic Conference, releasing a statement calling the video “offensive.” Long emphasized that the skit mimicked “the posture and gestures of Catholics receiving the Holy Eucharist,” which Catholics believe to be the true presence of Jesus Christ. He added that whether the insult was intentional or not, it has had a significant and offensive impact on Catholics.
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Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, was similarly critical, accusing Whitmer of “intentionally ridiculing the Eucharist.” Donohue labeled the stunt as “anti-Catholic bigotry,” rejecting the governor’s team’s claim that the act was merely part of a social media trend in which people feed each other. Donohue argued that the comparison was flawed since typical TikTok videos involve people feeding each other in non-religious, casual settings, not kneeling or imitating religious rituals.
Whitmer’s actions have ignited further debate about respect for religious practices in public life. The Michigan Catholic Bishops’ Conference highlighted that Michigan is a religiously diverse state, urging public officials to show more respect and civility toward people of faith. Critics argue that this video reflects a growing trend of disrespect toward religious communities, adding to concerns about the state of religious tolerance in the political sphere.
As the video circulates, many Catholics and other faith communities continue to express their disappointment, calling for Whitmer and her team to issue an apology and to restore respect toward religious practices in public discourse.
