I do not know of a church that would prohibit such people. However, I know of plenty of churches that would say homosexuality is a sin as is all sex outside of marriage.
Churches in the Word are compelled to say all wrong behavior is sinful and then not accept the practice.
But it doesn't mean they don't love the people. They are merely holding such people accountable. As should the United Church of Christ (which I understand has no problem with practicing sinful sexuality).
They are going to milk this for all the publicity they can get. They never really wanted to run the ads - they wanted what they got: this stink they're raising.
And - last I knew, broadcasters are still free decide what ads they will run or not run.
Just one more reason to never darken the door of a UCC "church." Now they're trying to suppress other's freedoms.
They are trying to utilize the first amendment to bash and demonize traditional Conservative Christians.
That said, I have a few questions I'd like to ask these so called [homosexual] Christians..
Your Christian claim appears to be little more than a pathetic attempt at an alibi. At one point along the way, much to do is made about the misuse of the Sodom accounts given in the book of Genesis, And some alleged "translational difficulties" regarding the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Newsflash, He describes the "ACT" not the "term" (Romans 1:26-27)
How much of the scriptures does one have to eschew to get the Bible to line up with your "sexual orentation"?
Additionally, how do you rationalize away the clear doctrinal teachings about the perversity of your way of life? How clear does the Bible need to be before you'll kneel before the Lord of heaven and earth and repent of this disgusting perversion?
I'm not the One before Whom you'll be accountable,...you're without hope in this world or the one to come, my friend. God is clear concerning your way of life,. ....He is AGAINST it!!! As long as you persist in this perversion, your heart is unrepentant and you remain in your sins. What could be plainer? Deny the clear biblical instruction about your perversions, and you're either a liar or a fool!!...probably both!!!....at the very least, you're unsaved.
Your understanding of the Word of God is chocked full of subjective human reasoning that allows for a rationalization for your perverted way of life. I regret to have to say that you're sorely deceived.
You're looking for the social acceptability that you don't rightfully deserve in our society. TRUE history reveals that this country was founded upon belief in the Word of God, faith in Christ, and personal freedom. You want a PERMISSIVE society,...not a free one. You're willing to upbraid any TRUE child of God who stands for an immutable, holy standard while you make excuses for your perverted way of life.
You are at enmity with God,....your way of life is openly hostile torwards God while you sail under the banner of peace, love and tolerance. Your religion, like other heretical, false religions, will lead you straight to eternal judgement. The sadness is that this is so needless. You don't have a heart for the Lord.....you're doing the bidding of the adversary. It's not God's will that you seek to do, but to have your own way. What happend to "Go and sin no more"?
My friend,..take heed,....queers, homosexuals, faggots, effeminate,choose your own title,will go straight into eternal judgement.
One of your first clues that your way of life is incongruent with nature as God created it is obvious. Can you not see it? It's IMPOSSIBLE for you to procreate the human race!! God, during the process of creation, set certain natural laws into effect that exists on virtually every level of creation. Species were to replenish their numbers by normal procreation requiring BOTH male and female.
Often, the unsaved enjoy looking to the animal kingdom to "learn about themselves",..the idea here is that we find something of ourselves in their behaviours and instincts.
Well, here is a question for you,Have you ever seen 2 male lions having anal intercourse on the fields in Africa? How about 2 dogs having anal intercourse on the side of a road somewhere in rural America? If you have, I would like for you to advise me of when and where such an extraordinary event took place. Furthermore, if you did witness such an event, did it produce progeny?...cubs, kittens, puppies, etc. I seriously doubt it. How do you respond to this challenge?
Homosexual Christian? Impossible!! You're one or the other,....you're homosexual, or you're a Christian!!
Is there a such thing as a Christian Child Molestor? How about a Christian Murderer? What about a Christian Bank Robber? Christian Prostitute, Whoremonger, Alcoholic? Can you not see the insanity and stupidity in your chosen position on these issues?
The Apostle Paul Said " Some of you [The Brethren] once (Past tense)lived this way But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 6:11
That means if you continue to live in sin you AREN'T a Christian,....!!!! Actually repent of your sins, and come to Jesus Christ, and you'll begin to discover what a true Christian really is!! Until you decide to accept Christ and become saved, you couldn't possibly know what a true Christian is!! You need to be clear on these points.
God DOES love you, but DOESN'T accept you according to your own concept of who He is, or your own concept about the Christian faith. The choice is yours,...repent of your sins, or bear the consequences for having rejected Christ, the truth of the Word, and His holy standards.
Choose!!!
I have another name for "The United Church of Christ"
The United Church of Just Make Crap Up.
>>>>Ute Molitor, pastor of a UCC church in Boxborough, MA, told today's (Friday) Boston Herald: "There's a certain sense of pride that there's even a controversy. ... We are standing for something."
"So that's what it feels like to stand for something huh?" Mr. Molitor continued.
I have seen the ads and was offended.
We were watching a show on Disney (wouldn't you know it) when my wife and I, with our children, saw the ads.
Luckily, our children didn't know what the ads were supposed to mean.
But why would Disney run a gay rights ad during children programming?
How do they identify which ones are homosexual? Are they wearing signs or holding hands or dressed in leather?
Let's get to the truth of the situation. The liberal UCC has driven away millions of its members because they can't stand the watered down perverse doctrine the wolves in sheeps clothing have been trying to ram down their throats. Therefore, in order to keep their denomination alive they have to reach out to the gays. Fine, just tell the truth about it, and don't sound so self righteous.