Just in case you needed further proof that the Rapture did not, in fact, occur this weekend, consider this formal statement sent out late last night by Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., a Bronx Democrat, the Senate’s lone (I believe) Pentacostal minister and an outspoken OPPONENT of same-sex marriage:

“Like many who heard about the prediction that a Biblical rapture world come upon us yesterday, I used the occasion to reflect upon my life. The rapture prediction put many of us in mind of our final judgment.”

“Since no rapture took place and we are here continuing with our lives, I take from this a rededication to devoting myself to protect the institutions of the family which include marriage between a man and a woman, and to promote respect for all human life.”

“To those who hoped that I would be taken away on the rapture day, please be assured that your negative blogging and tweeting comments have not distracted me. Instead I will proceed undeterred dedicated to my Christian beliefs.”

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