10,000 Sign Christian Statement Condemning Pastor’s Violent, Hateful Sermon

[William769]

A group called Faithful America is circulating a message that condemns antigay pastor Sean Harris, who advocated punching gay-acting children in a recent sermon.

The letter, entitled "Abusing Gay Children Is Not Christian," has received over 10,000 signatures, according to the Faith in Public Life website. The statement reads, "Faithful Christians are appalled by Pastor Sean Harris’s hateful tirade urging violence against gay and lesbian youth. Violence and child abuse can never be justified by the teachings of Jesus Christ. All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, should be assured in church that they are beloved children of God." Read more here.

http://www.advocate.com/society/religion/2012/05/07/thousands-sign-message-condemning-antigay-preacher-sean-harris

[DURHAM D]

1. cool

thanks for posting

[freshwest]

2. Good response to an abuser.

[iemitsu]

3. ha ha,

we've all been wondering when mainstream christians would come out and condemn the flaky in their midst.
i guess its happening.

[BB1]

4. I am very pleased to read this.

Finally, people start showing sense.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Good news!

I saw that "sermon" and couldn't believe that folks there actually sat through that hateful diatribe, let alone chuckled! I've received e-mails from Faithful America since 2003, I think, great organization. I'm not particularly "faithful," but I'm completely on board with their POV.

[Initech]

6. Excellent. Fuck that guy.

[Jamastiene]

7. K&R

It is good to see this happening.