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Indiana Lt. Governor Calls Islam a 'Demonic Death Cult,' Sparking Criticism From Muslim Advocacy Groups
Civil rights groups say the remarks could fuel fear and hostility toward Indiana’s Muslim community, while Beckwith says he was defending his beliefs.
- Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith faces backlash after calling Islam a "demonic death cult" during a May 21 appearance on the streaming program FlashPoint, arguing Americans should be willing to "hate" what they perceive as dangerous ideas.
- During the broadcast, Beckwith claimed society needs "permission to hate again" to eradicate cultural movements he opposes, following his 2025 remarks praising the Three-Fifths Compromise as a "great move" that drew Indiana Black Legislative Caucus condemnation.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned the remarks, with Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw stating Beckwith's rhetoric "opens up the possibility of violence against our communities" and inviting him to visit a mosque.
- Indiana Sen. Spencer Deery wrote that such rhetoric "threatens America's standing" regarding religious freedom, while Governor Mike Braun publicly disagreed with Beckwith's characterization, distancing the administration from the controversial statements.
- Responding to the criticism, Beckwith defended his stance, asserting he supports those who "assimilate to our culture" while rejecting Sharia Law, then posted on social media wishing Indiana Muslims "the best" while hoping they convert to Christianity.
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97.9 The BeatBeckwith Defends American Values, Calls for Return to Assimilation
Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith said Thursday that American culture and values should not be up for debate during an appearance on the Flashpoint podcast, where he discussed President Trump, immigration, religion, and concerns he raised about extremism and assimilation. Beckwith said efforts to remove hate from public life go too far, and he tied his comments to his interpretation of religious teac…
Beckwith remarks on Islam stir outrage
The state's second-highest elected official is encouraging Hoosiers "to hate again," starting with the religion of Islam that claims more than 2 billion adherents worldwide, including some 40,000 Muslims living in Indiana.
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