Seattle church tells parishioners to 'raise Cain' over Zimmerman verdict

KING-TV ^ | July 14, 2013 | John Langeler

[2ndDivisionVet]

The senior pastor at Seattle’s Mt. Zion Baptist Church told followers to “raise Cain” in response to Saturday’s acquittal of George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida.

Zimmerman was accused of shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin to death nearly a year-and-a-half ago. His defense was Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

In his morning sermon, Rev. Aaron Williams said it was important for the African-American community to “not allow this to die down” and to highlight perceived “injustice” within the nation’s criminal justice system.

“We should be raising Cain because if we don’t,” Rev. Williams said, “history has a way of repeating itself.

“There will be other young men who are pushed through the pipeline prison system if we don’t raise Cain,” he continued. “There will be other issues of injustice in our society of we don’t raise Cain.”

Stating that “God has the final word,” Rev. Williams also preached calm and peace during protests of the controversial verdict.

A rally was scheduled Sunday at 6 p.m. against the Florida jury’s decision.

[23 Everest]

Oh and for the super intelligent MSNBC crowd.

Mr. Ratings In Toilet

yeah that’s a strength but as Dan Rather would say, inaccurate, but fair. “courage”

[ConservativeInPA]

That is good to hear. I was a bit tongue-in-cheek in my comment. I realize there are God fearing people everywhere. Peace be with you.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Well, if you call this a church, there are plenty of them in Seattle.

[Old Sarge]

It’s just like it was in Al-Anbar Province in Iraq.

The mullahs would fire up the base with hate speech from the pulpits; then after the service ended, the bombs would go off and the mortar rounds and rockets would fall.

We had a saying: “When the yodeling stops, the bomb drops.”

Will the Leftist blacks (but I repeat myself) do the same as their Muslim cousins?

[Old Sarge]

His defense was Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

No it wasn't. But by all means, pastor, go on pouring that gasoline on your sheep.

Just like I said before, elsewhere: the case was all about getting SYG overturned in the courts.

[piytar]

His defense was Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

Lie.

[LachlanMinnesota]

The churches today are nothing more than social clubs using religion to advance their political agenda.

This pastor is no different, and you can be certain I would never seek him out as a leader of any church I would attend.

Jesus, after all, did not say, “Slap others’ cheeks as you have felt you have been slapped. I say to you, if you are feeling slapped on one cheek, go find an innocent bystander of the same race, and slap both of his - you deserve the feelings of satisfaction that only retribution can bring!”

[ought-six]

“Tomorrow morning should be an interesting rush hour in the major cities, especially for those taking public transportation...”

Yeah, like me. I take the train to work, and my office is in downtown Chicago.

[Truth2012]

A pastor calling up the spirit of Cain to abide in him? Arming people to go out and be a curse to their community?

Ok... Interesting times.

[VerySadAmerican]

1% of the black community is making it worse for blacks. So they better start speaking up. People are getting sick of this crap.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

‘zackly.
A typical Drive-by distortion.

[Catsrus]

I think God did have the final word when the jury returned with their NOT GUILTY verdict!

[WildHighlander57]

OK when will their tax exempt status be revoked????

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.

[scott7278]

Funny...I preached Christ today.

[Molon Labbie]

We fittin’ to rise up....

[Fred Nerks]

Rev. Aaron Williams Senior Pastor

revawilliams@mountzionseattle.org (206) 322-6500

Reverend Aaron Williams, became Mount Zion's 24th senior pastor in May 2008. Rev. Williams is a native of Augusta Georgia, 39 years of age and the oldest of three brothers and five sisters.

At the age of ten he recognized his desperate need for Christ. He credits his mother and grandmother with helping him to solidify his commitment. At age 18 he accepted the call to the ministry. He developed an insatiable appetite for studying and teaching the Word of God in Sunday School and Bible Study. He was licensed to preach in 1988 at the age of 20, and ordained in 1992 at 24 years of age...

[2ndDivisionVet]

Weirdo!

[TheDon]

The sermon should be, “Mothers don’t let your sons grow up to be thugs.”