Sentence examples for I initially condemned from inspiring English sources

Like most gay and equality campaigners, I initially condemned the Christian-run Ashers Bakery in Belfast over its refusal to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan for a gay customer, Gareth Lee.

Arendt initially condemned Heidegger, but later spoke on his behalf.

After the September 11th attacks, he initially condemned the hijackers.

While he was initially condemned to death, this sentence was ultimately commuted.

Even some Londoners who had initially condemned the riotous behavior joined in.

But he insists his change of heart – he initially condemned Ashers – does not mean he has mellowed.

(The President initially condemned violence "on many sides," then followed up on Tuesday afternoon by saying that there were "very fine people on both sides").

The opposition leaders initially condemned attacks by protesters on riot police when they began on Sunday night, saying they were carried out by "provocateurs".

European scholars initially condemned his philosophy as nihilistic, but succeeding generations have regarded Nagarjuna as a sophisticated philosopher whose views parallel those of a variety of European thinkers.

Because of the central social importance of the family, changes that affect it are often initially condemned as strange, unnatural, evil or dangerous.

By refusing to reveal the names of those who had helped him collect signatures, he risked going to jail a stand initially condemned but later widely admired.