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New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow speaks Celebration Church's "Easter on the Hill" in Georgetown, Texas, on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. (AP Photo/William Philpott)
The New York Jets quarterback had been slated to appear at First Baptist Dallas, whose pastor Rev. Robert Jeffress has called Catholicism "the genius of Satan"
New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has canceled a scheduled appearance at a Dallas megachurch whose pastor has drawn fire for his comments about homosexuality and other religious faiths.
Tebow was to speak twice on April 28 at First Baptist Dallas, the 11,000-strong congregation in Downtown Dallas led by the controversial Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffress.
Jeffress has ignited controversy in the past for calling Mormonism a "cult," Catholicism "the genius of Satan," Islam "heresy from the pit of hell" and homosexuality "a degradation of a person's mind."
Tebow was one of a number of guest speakers scheuled in April to help First Dallas Baptist celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown campus.
Tebow tweeted his regret Thursday morning.
"While I was looking forward to sharing a message of hope and Christ's unconditional love with the faithful members of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas in April, due to new information that has been brought to my attention, I have decided to cancel my upcoming appearance. I will continue to use the platform God has blessed me with to bring Faith, Hope and Love to all those needing a brighter day. Thank you for all of your love and support. God Bless!"
The quarterback didn't elaborate on what the "new information" was that caused him to change his mind. 
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SOURCE: NBC Bay Area
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