Fact check: Did Charlie Clark’s say that stoning gays to death is God’s perfect law on June 12, 2024

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Charlie Clark said stoning gays to death is God's perfect law on June 12, 2024. However, after analyzing the provided sources, there is no evidence to support this claim. According to ^[5], Charlie Clark, the mayor of Saskatoon, was involved in a 2017 Pride parade, but there is no mention of him making a statement about stoning gays to death or referencing God's perfect law. Additionally, ^[1] refers to a different individual, Charlie Kirk, who quoted Leviticus 20:13 as "God's perfect law" regarding sexual matters on a June 8, 2024 podcast, but does not mention Charlie Clark or a statement made on June 12, 2024 about stoning gays to death ^[1]. The other sources, ^[2], ^[3], and ^[4], do not provide any relevant information to the claim, as they either discuss Charlie Kirk or do not mention Charlie Clark or the topic of stoning gays to death ^{[2] [3] [4]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the distinction between Charlie Clark and Charlie Kirk, as the original statement appears to confuse the two individuals ^{[5] [1]}. Another missing context is the lack of information about Charlie Clark's views on LGBTQ+ issues or religious law, as the provided sources do not discuss this topic ^{[5] [2] [3] [4]}. Alternative viewpoints may include considering the possibility of misattribution or misinformation, as the original statement may be based on incorrect or outdated information ^[1]. It is also important to consider the potential harm caused by spreading misinformation about public figures and their views on sensitive topics ^[3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be an example of misinformation or disinformation, as it appears to be based on incorrect or outdated information ^[1]. The statement may also be biased against Charlie Clark, as it attempts to associate him with a controversial and harmful view ^[5]. The individuals or groups who may benefit from this framing are those who oppose Charlie Clark's political views or policies, as the statement may be used to discredit or smear him ^[3]. On the other hand, the statement may also be harmful to the LGBTQ+ community, as it perpetuates a negative and discriminatory view ^[2]. Therefore, it is essential to approach this statement with a critical and nuanced perspective, considering multiple sources and viewpoints to verify the accuracy of the claim ^{[5] [1] [2] [3] [4]}.