A reverend that leads a White House Bible study is blaming homosexuals and environmentalists for the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 21,000 people worldwide and nearly 1,000 in the U.S.

The Rev. Ralph Drollinger used a post on the Capitol Ministries website to offer his theory. The post argues that the Bible shows the United States is experiencing the “consequential wrath of God” because of homosexuals, environmentalists, “depraved minds,” and atheists.

“There is only a small minority of individuals who are grossly disobedient to God, individuals to whom the five indicators of Romans 1 apply,” Drollinger writes. “Unfortunately for the vast majority of faithful individuals in America, too many of the unfaithful have been allowed by the faithful to gain high positions of influence in our culture: high positions in our government, our educational system, our media and our entertainment industry. This is tragic, unfortunate and costly.”

Alphonso David, president of Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy group, released a statement on the group’s website condemning Drollinger’s post.

“LGBTQ people around the country and around the world are struggling to cope with this global pandemic," the statement says. "At a moment where we need to pull together by recognizing our shared humanity and mutual dependence, there are some of low moral character who see it as an opportunity to continue to try to divide us.

“Drollinger’s horrific assertions are ludicrous. Our government’s top leaders depend on him for moral advice and give him regular and direct access. His shameful views cannot be ignored."

According to the New York Times, Drollinger has been leading a weekly Bible study for President Trump and his Cabinet members for more than three years. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Housing & Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, and Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar attend the studies, according to the Times.

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