Is it right for a church to deny a memorial after finding out the person was gay?

Answer 1

^Are you talking about the news story today, I think it was horrible, this guy fought and died for our country, and even if he didn't he deserves a decent funereal and to be buried where he and/or his family wanted him to be. May he rest in peace.

Answer 2

I read the article on AOL. The way that minister rejected the funeral, no. He should have done some more information on the man who was having the funeral before excepting it. But in my opinion, no it's not right for a church to deny a memorial after finding out the person is gay. God made him gay, and people should accept him the way he is, as they should to all other gays. But on the other hand, it pretty much counts on the churches beliefs.

Answer 3

Churches have the freedom to deny services if the service conflict or could possibly damage the integrity of the organization.

In most churches homosexuality is viewed as a mortal sin, so unfortunately as tactless and absolutely reprehensible it is to deny a memorial, it is within their rights.

However on a personal level, I believe this is an absolutely repugnant story that will hopefully show people just how bigoted some of those on a "moral path" can be.

Answer 4

I think the church is crazy for denying a memorial to a gay person (you are talking about the gay veteran right?).
Anyways, anyone can decide to accept religion into their life. Not one person can be right or wrong when it comes to the meaning of religion. It means what it means to YOU.
Besides religion is about a lot of things...people are taught to love others and try to help them even if they are sinning. So, how hypocritical is that to deny them a memorial?
P.S. One of the big reasons why I am not religious is because of the above. Hypocrites!
Good luck!

Answer 5

Sorry (good-bye) A church is not an individual person it is part of an institution and as such does not have "rights." Only people have rights and though I'm not wild about gays, they are people with the same rights as everyone else in the USA. If that church discriminates against gay people it should be shut down just like any other UNCONSTITUTIONAL place!

Answer 6

The story I read said they knew he was gay, and had agreed to the memorial. Then the church backed out after finding out that the man's life partner would be mentioned in the eulogy. If that story is true, it does seem awfully shady. I think I read it on MSNBC- but i am not sure.

Answer 7

unfortunatly churches have this right. If it is against their religion then they aren't suposed to have a memorial in the church. Suicide is against christian beliefs as well. A girl I went to grade school with killed her self a couple weeks ago after she graduated from high school. Her funeral and everything was held at the funeral home and was ridiculously impersonal. We don't know for sure but we think this was all because she killed herself and that is against the christian beliefs.

Answer 8

what caused the problem is that the family initally lied to them about being gay. when the church found out that caused the problem.their solution is to find a gay church. you can not push your beliefs on anyone

Answer 9

A religion should be treated as any other profit making business would be treated and should be held to the same standards of fairness as a private business.

Let's stop this crap about religion having some kind of special place in society.

Answer 10

People who desire the memorial should go to a church that approves of homosexuality.

Most religions believe homosexuality is a mortal sin, and do not want to do anything for them. That is their right under their belief system.

This is not a question of law & ethics but of religion and spirituality.

Answer 11

Churches are in the sin business. Being gay is still a sin in their view so they can pretty much do what they want.