A pastor who believes that God sent the coronavirus as punishment because people are having sex out of wedlock, has died from coronavirus.
75-year-old end times preacher Irvin Baxter died after a week in the hospital after contracting the deadly virus, his ministry announced in a statement on Tuesday.
“It is with deep grief that we announce the passing of Irvin Baxter. Though, we find comfort in knowing that he has without a doubt entered his great reward,” the statement reads.
According to Friendly Atheist, Rev. Baxter went on Jim Baker’s show in March where he blamed the coronavirus on fornication among unmarried couples.
“15 million people, that are living together unmarried. And that’s increased over the last 10 years by 138%,” Baxter said. “Now, in addition to that — I hope this research is not correct, but I got it straight from the encyclopedia — it says that 5% of new brides in America now are virgins. That means 95% have already committed fornication!”
He continued: “If we think we can just ignore God and live a sinful lifestyle, well, we cannot do it. You know, I believe in what you’re saying, that God may be using this as a wake-up call. This coronavirus may be a privilege, because I’ll tell you right now, there’s a much bigger judgment coming.”
