Whitcoulls pulls Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life following Christchurch attacks

A major New Zealand bookseller has pulled Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life off its shelves following the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Major New Zealand book seller Whitcoulls has pulled a Jordan Peterson book off its shelves following the Christchurch mosque attacks.

The controversial celebrity psychologist toured the country in February, weeks before 50 people were killed and dozens injured in terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch.

During his tour Peterson was photographed with a fan wearing a T-shirt that read, “I’m a proud Islamophobe”, along with other derogatory comments about Muslims.

This is @jordanbpeterson and a fan during his speaking tour in New Zealand.

February 19th, 2019. Less than one month ago. pic.twitter.com/kQzhY39eSl

— Dan Taipua (@D__T_____) March 15, 2019

This is just bizarre.

New Zealand bookseller Whitcoulls has BANNED @jordanbpeterson's book "12 Rules for Life" following the mosque massacre.

Yet Hitler's Mein Kampf is available for sale.

🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/VF6MTncqHd

— PragerU (@prageru) March 21, 2019

In an email to customers a Whitcoulls spokeswoman said the book 12 Rules for Life was currently unavailable.

“A decision that Whitcoulls has made in light of some extremely disturbing material being circulated prior, during and after the Christchurch attacks,” it said.

“As a business which takes our responsibilities to our communities very seriously, we believe it would be wrong to support the author at this time.”

Social media users have been quick to point out the bookstore continues to sell books such as Hitler’s Mein Kampf.

This article originally appeared on the NZ Herald and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as Whitcoulls pulls Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life following Christchurch attacks