Curt Schilling recently made his first public comments about the controversy surrounding the beliefs he expressed on Twitter last month about the theory of evolution. Fellow ESPN employee Keith Law respectfully offered evidence that refuted some of Schilling's claims, and Law was subsequently suspended.
To this point, Schilling has not been disciplined by ESPN.
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According to media reports, Schilling recently weighed in for the first time since putting his thoughts on Twitter.
Schilling posted on his Facebook page, saying, "Somehow someone made it into me not believing in the Theory of Evolution? I never said it, not even close. I said as a Christian I understand where man came from and how, regardless of whether I can imagine it, God did it, that's good enough for me.
"Keith Law got suspended from Twitter for publicly arguing the point I think, it certainly wasn't for his opposing view. I like Keith, just thought it odd he'd want to publicly pick that fight, though I had zero problems with it ESPN took action. I actually thought they would suspend me as well, was expecting it."
ESPN has not offered an explanation of why Law was suspended or why they chose not to suspend Schilling. Schilling's post goes on at length to address the nature of the feedback he received following the comments and the sects of the population that he believes that the backlash originates from.
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"Unsure of what stunned me more, the anger, hatred and vile tweets from Atheists/Liberals, Democrats or the lack of Christians chiming in?" read the post. "I totally buy evolution within species, 100% as science has easily proven that... By the way, stunned at the language and commentary made by seemingly 'adults', scientists, teachers etc. Like they were 7 year olds on the playground again."
"I understand why non-believers get upset at this conversation, because many know in their hearts that if it's true their future is not in good shape. But the anger? Cussing? Every single follower I blocked had in their profile somewhere 'Atheist' 'Liberal' 'Democrat' or some such label."
Schilling has never shied away from expressing his opinions, and this is not the first time (and probably not the last) that he has ruffled some feathers with his thoughts.
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