Democrats? Not in my Church!!!

Published on May 8, 2005 By philomedy In Current Events

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Alright, we're in North Carolina, where a pastor at a Baptist church has told his congregation that he expects them to sign forms stating that they agree with his political and moral views. If not, they can kindly go worship somewhere else. After 9 parishioners walk out, the remainder of the congregation votes to expel them from the church entirely.

This nation is so united, it almost brings a tear to your eye.

The pastor says that he's going to give political sermons, and if some members of the congregation don't like it, they can leave. That's all fine and good, except for one thing: It's a CHURCH!!! You're going to give political sermons? What about giving religious sermons? Do you remember that part of your job? You want to give political sermons, run for office! Invite people over for dinner and tell them who to vote for then. Write an editorial to the newspaper. Take out a full page ad. Donate money.

But keep it out of the church.

I hope this idiot gets run out of town.

Comments (Page 1)

thatoneguyinslc

on May 08, 2005

It's downright sickening ain't it?

Have you ever seen that commercial on TV where the people are waiting to get into church and they have these two big doormen and a velvet rope in front of the door denying entry based on color, orientation, and political affiliation?

I think this asshole thought it was a good idea.

ParaTed2k

on May 08, 2005

Well, considering the minister of a Baptist congregation is hired by a board made up of members of the congregation, majority rules.

While the line between politics and religion is sometimes fuzzy where some moral issues are concerned, to paint an entire political party as "immoral" and tell them their not welcome in church is a bit extreme.

I mean, I know individuals who are shortsighted enough to express their feelings that others "don't belong" in church, but for the leaders to make it policy is absurd.

I think it's getting pretty close to the time I introduce my story of Bro. Newport to JU. Probably early this week. Seems like it's a fitting story for the times.

MarcieMoo

on May 08, 2005

Definitely time to find another church. We left a church in Vegas here around election time because all we heard was that we should vote for President Bush.

I *DID* vote for him...but I don't go to church to hear about who I should vote for. I go to church to gain more wisdom about God and Jesus and how to be a better person in Christ and to gain wisdom so I *CAN* go out there and choose who will be the best leader for our country.

MasonM

on May 08, 2005

Even if I agreed with this so-called minster's political views, I'd still quit that church.

latour999

on May 08, 2005

This kind of stuff has to be one of the biggest things keeping me from church (aside from near-militant atheism). It's nice knowing that I'm not welcome because I'm an L-word

Champas Socialist

on May 09, 2005

How utterly ridiculous. Next thing you'll have politicians giving speeches about religion!

kingbee

on May 09, 2005

while i have no love for the irs...

Ionolast

on May 09, 2005

Next thing you'll have politicians giving speeches about religion

I thought we already did.

He thinks this is what a loving God wants? He thinks this is what America means?

If this is an example of the right's tolerance, I'm glad I'm an intolerant lefty. We are intolerant with bullshit. We are intolerant with those responsible for the bullshit. Shouldn't everybody be?

ParaTed2k

on May 09, 2005

If this is an example of the right's tolerance, I'm glad I'm an intolerant lefty. We are intolerant with bullshit. We are intolerant with those responsible for the bullshit. Shouldn't everybody be?

While I'm not going to argue that this isn't a great example of the intolerance of the right, The Rev Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton are proof that the left is not without it's slingers of religious based, political BS.

Ionolast

on May 09, 2005

The Rev Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton are proof that the left is not without it's slingers of religious based, political BS.

I can't stand either of them. Jackson forced NASCAR to pay him a lot of money by complaining that there aren't any black drivers in Winston Cup. He used political correctness and played on the fears of white people of being called racist. And since most people involved in stock car racing are southern crackers, they were an easy target.

thatoneguyinslc

on May 09, 2005

I dont think Jesse would turn away someone based on their politics...Al on the other hand....

Dr Guy

on May 09, 2005

I read this story over the weekend and was wondering if anyone would write about it. I feel sorry for the members of the congregation, but I think it is just stupid and funny.

Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face, guess they just did!

Mary

on May 11, 2005

what an idiot. and he's supposed to be speaking for God? the selection for who makes it into heaven is getting to be very limited, isn't it? well, this is just another thing to add to the list of how america is becoming completely and totally corrupt. sucks, doesn't it?

Ionolast

on May 11, 2005

THE PREACHER HAS RESIGNED!

Dr Guy

on May 11, 2005

THE PREACHER HAS RESIGNED!

I dont think the Preacher was right for 'shunning' the nine members, but this is a case of 'be careful what you wish for, you just may get it'.

I think those nine members might as well resign as well. I doubt the rest of the congregation is going to be very christian towards them for this action.

In the end, it is the Pastor's fault. But it would have been better if the pastor stayed and worked to heal the wounds he caused. Instead, the congregation has a huge gash that will not heal quickly.

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