Homosexuality splits American Baptists

UPI ^ | May 17, 2006

[Doogle]

.....I won't go into the obvious headline, I shall remain ever so politically correct.



Doogle

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Leaders of the American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest have left the denomination, primarily over its handling of homosexuality.

"Don't let the door hit ya where homosexuality split ya."

[awakened]

Okay... I'm confused. Where does the Southern Baptist Convention come into all this? What is their stand?

[day10]

Not this American Baptist. Nor his church.

[ZULU]

My guess is the Southern Baptists are the traditional Christians and the splinter group represent modern day revisionist "feel-good" Christianity.

[ZGuy]

If I'm reading this correctly, it sounds like the ABCPSW got it right.

[icwhatudo]

A very poorly written article. They should clearly state, A left B because B supports gays. Instead there is just confusion and PC talk.

[chesley]

There's lot's of different Baptist denominations. The Southern Baptists are not involved in this at all. American Baptists are a totally different group. Besides, I think the SBs split from them, not the other way around.

[Gay State Conservative]

and the splinter group represent modern day revisionist "feel-good" Christianity.

You mean the "And I say unto thee,if it feelest good,thou shalt do it in the name of the Lord thy Pal" crowd?

[XR7]

"God's heart is broken when sisters and brothers in Christ divide over matters of scriptural interpretation...."

But more so, when brothers and sisters disregard the clear instruction of scripture and "reinterpret" it to condone perversion.

[AD from SpringBay]

What you said.

[XR7]

A very poorly written article. They should clearly state, A left B because B supports gays. Instead there is just confusion and PC talk.

That is particularly vexing, when you recall that UPI is owned by Pat Robertson.

[TommyDale]

Probably the same people who think "God's doing a new thing!"
He isn't, and the Word has not changed. Homosexuality is still an abomination to God.

[Goreknowshowtocheat]

That is why they get all those degrees so they can successfully appear to say something when they are not actually saying anything at all. Clinton was master at this.

[Always Right]

Homosexuality splits American Baptists

Yeah, about a 98 to 2 split.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

SBC is a different denomination entirely. This has nothing to do with them. They are very biblical in their stance against homosexuality, and they thus far haven't fell too hard for the emotional arguments that begin to weaken that stance.

[XR7]

GLAAD Concerned Over Pat Robertson's Purchase of United Press International

http://www.glaad.org/media/archive_detail.php?id=294&PHPSESSID=fc443a97c5ae2371a95a92e246b13d6f

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- In response to confirmation that televangelist Pat Robertson had successfully purchased the financially strapped press wire United Press International, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation expressed serious concern over the potential negative ramifications.

"UPI has a long history, and a reputation, that gives its name a lot of credibility," commented Chris Fowler, executive director. "The possibility that UPI's name could lend credibility to Robertson's extreme and fundamentalist viewpoints is a terrifying prospect. He's dodged questions about ways in which he might affect the editorial policies of UPI. That should be a warning sign to anyone who considers Robertson's message exclusionary and hateful. It is particularly frightening to minorities who have historically lacked access to the media, and whose existences don't conform to Robertson's so-called 'family values'."

"We know what this man's views are on rights for gays and lesbians, and on abortion," continued Fowler. "Robertson inappropriately attacked these issues to champion 'family values' in his 1988 presidential campaign. With UPI as his new platform, Robertson could spread his prejudiced message even further in a world that already suffers from far too much intolerance, and not enough acceptance."

There is also concern over Robertson's expressed interest in the Latin American and radio operations. "Robertson's views could have a powerful impact in parts of Latin America," concluded Fowler. "The news is supposed to be unbiased. Yet Robertson has built a reputation on being blatantly biased. If he's preaching his message in any way editorially -- no matter how subtly -- then he's having a negative affect on the people UPI serves."

[WKB]

http://www.sbc.net/printfriendly.asp

Sexuality

We affirm God's plan for marriage and sexual intimacy – one man, and one woman, for life. Homosexuality is not a "valid alternative lifestyle." The Bible condemns it as sin. It is not, however, unforgivable sin. The same redemption available to all sinners is available to homosexuals. They, too, may become new creations in Christ.

[Always Right]

That is particularly vexing, when you recall that UPI is owned by Pat Robertson.

That is CBN. UPI is a liberal news organization.