A church in TX canceled a memorial service for a gay man 24 hours before it was scheduled because they said they didn't know he was gay when they agreed to host it.
How do you feel about this? And what are you going to do about it? I am telling as many people as I can about it. I want to raise awareness and change attitudes even if that means only one person.
2007-08-11 05:30:59 · 23 answers · asked by tynquerbelle 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20221295/
2007-08-11 05:40:54 · update #1
The name of the church is in the link I posted. Thanks for asking ImUrman. I agree... Time for an opinion!
2007-08-11 05:45:11 · update #2
Lucas... LMAO! I think you might be right!
2007-08-11 05:46:48 · update #3
Goldwing... As requested: http://www.churchunusual.com/
This is a link to the Megachurch in question, pastored by the people named in the above article.
2007-08-11 07:47:50 · update #4
Pnthr wmn... Good for you! I think that is great to live by example.
2007-08-11 12:33:36 · update #5
Another church that is doing the precise opposite of what Jesus stands for. Another church that is not going to go to heaven :) Folks, I start to believe heaven is going to be a great place. Not one "christian" in sight.
2007-08-11 05:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 12⤊ 0⤋
From what i will deliver mutually, the church refused to enable the funeral be held there whilst they found out that the guy's homosexuality replaced into to be a important subject matter and focal portion of the provider. Why ought to a church which believes the Bible, spotlight a sin as a very good, and exquisite factor? they shouldn't, for sure, and so the Pastor did the main appropriate factor. What if the guy have been an ax murderer? And what if that sin replaced into to be highlighted and glorified interior the proposed provider? The Bible communities gay activity with different sins a number of cases, in passages speaking approximately gross wickedness; and between those grouped with homosexuals are murderers! The Bible takes this sin very heavily, and so ought to a church which claims to have faith and persist with the Bible.
2016-10-14 23:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by hussaini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pastor (or whatever he is) said that they were trying to do their best to show Christ's love but they just couldn't go through with it due to the sexuality of the deceased. even when the family tried to compromise and have the gay pictures (hugs, kissing...) removed from the memorial slide show, this church still refused. They canceled the DAY BEFORE the memorial. Even though they offered to pay the funneral costs at another place, this church shows itself to be unchristianlike. And to throw Christ in there as a means to "make it all better" is a load of crap because from everything I've been taught, Christ would never turn someone away...
2007-08-11 05:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by Whatev' Yo' 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If there is a signed contract, then the family can sue for breach of contract. These kind of things should not happen but is happening. Hopefully there are local people and location that will step-up to the plate and provide a memorial service for this veteran.
This is not a way to honor those that have served our country regardless of sexual orientation. This is no better than "Fred Phelps and Friends" church picketing funerals. It is disgusting and vile.
What will members of the parish say to future parishioners when they look back at this shameful act of discrimination? Think before you act.
2007-08-11 05:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tom W 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
It's really sad. What saddens me is that he served his country, fighting for the freedom of all here, including those people in Texas.
What saddens me even more is that these people are aren't following the example of Christ. He said we were to Love God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul and with all our strength. We were also to love our neighbor as ourselves. They didn't show the love of Christ to this man. For all we know, he may have been a Christian, too. That would have made him a brother in Christ.
It's a shame that those who profess to be Christians can put on and take off Christianity when they feel like it. They can wear their Christianity when they are around others like them, but when it counts (helping someone in need or showing the unselfish love of Christ), they take it off. No wonder why so many people are disillusioned with Christians and Christianity! It's sooo sad. I'm a Christian and it breaks my heart to hear people spew venom and hatred towards others, much more so, people who profess to be Christians.
Believe me, I'm aware because I live with it every day. I'm a gay Christian. I try to show the love of Christ through my actions, not with lip service. I just don't "talk about it, I want to be about it." I want to show my brothers and sisters that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life. That's what I'm doing about it.
2007-08-11 06:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Pnthr wmn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When My head stops spinning around, I may try to answer in a better way.
I am a Christian. I would never be ashamed to say that either. But I AM ashamed of these folks. They may be talking the talk, but they are NOT walking the walk. Their actions are shameful and serve only to further alienate people from the Church, which is quite contrary to Christ's teachings.
"... is as much as you do it unto the least of these, you do it unto me"
2007-08-11 06:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lon E 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is a real shame here is that this man was good enough to fight for his country but, not good enough for a memorial service in a church. That church is a disgrace to not only their denomination, but to America. Apparently, this church forgot what God's greatest gift was, and that is love.
2007-08-11 07:41:00 · answer #7 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a "gay" Army veteran I am very insulted and I am sending this information to an organization which I know will take action for this family.
Over 1 million individuals are classified as 'Gay and Lesbian" veterans and this is why we are fighting to abolish the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy"
I say "thank You" to the individual who posted this question for letting the "World" know, of this terrible situation.
2007-08-11 06:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Robert W 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If I were that guy's mother, I would print the link below and tack it to the door of the church.
And I think everyone who is a gay supporter should read it - it shows what the love of a mother can really be, as well as being relevant to this discussion.
2007-08-11 05:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Clint 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
That just goes to show some parts of the world still think the same way people here did 50 years ago.
I'd say: "SCREW YOU GUYS!!! I'll take him to a Church where they're not such a bunch or redneck bigots!" Then I would urinate on the pastor's car.
2007-08-11 05:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Christian 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Please send me a link to this church...I have googled, but come up with a few "High Point Churches"....I want to fire off a letter ASAP....and I promise, it will not be a rant, but a well considered attack! "Megachurches" are the downfall of Christianity, in my humble opinion..the sooner, the better.
2007-08-11 06:30:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋