Why Is Gatlinburg Burning?

Gatlinburg, Tennessee deserves our deep sympathy as major sections of the town have been burned to the ground.

Man-made climate change offers one possible explanation. Scientists have shown over and over again that severe drought, severe flooding, and much warmer global temperatures are the result of human factors.

But Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a place where evangelical faith is more evident than science.

So, maybe they’re right—maybe it’s divine intervention.

Gatlinburg is the home to the American Eagle Party—and home to burning xenophobia, as evidenced by this clip from the group’s blog:

This week we are discussing what the influx of immigrants is doing to our once Great Nation.  We all know America has always been the land of the free…home of the brave. It seems, however, that the “Free” has taken on a whole new meaning.  And it appears that a lot of the “Brave” are “Missing in Action”.  That is just my sentiment, but maybe they are just quietly waiting until we have an emergency.  However, as I read everyday about the lunatic plans our President has to bring thousands into our country, behind our backs, I am beginning to feel we already have an emergency.  Does anyone have a better conclusion??  If so, it would surely be welcome here.

The US so far has been able to escape the overwhelming problems bombarding cities that are accepting thousands of refugees.

Nearby, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is home to the Supreme White Alliance. It made ListaBuzz’s Top Ten List of “Utterly Insane White Power Groups.” Ranked at #9, the group is known for this:

White power racist group that operates in the United States and parts of Europe. This group strongly believes in the supremacy of the white race over other races. They believe that the white man is not only the most intellectual human being in the planet, but also that he is also well endowed physically with abilities that other races cannot comprehend.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center shows ten different hate groups clustered closely together near and by Gatlinburg. So, why is Gatlinburg burning furiously? It comes down to two basic choices: man-made climate change … or divine retribution. Take your pick.