Posted on 05/28/2012 4:32:13 PM PDT by TurboZamboni
As a black leader at the helm of a predominantly African-American church, White has faced heavy pushback from his own community over his decision to stand up for gay rights.
White's struggles began July 4, 2005, during a national synod of the United Church of Christ in Atlanta. He joined a majority of delegates from across the country in voting to adopt a resolution supporting gay marriage rights.
He explained his decision to his congregation when he returned the following Sunday, and saw church membership immediately nosedive. Within weeks he lost two-thirds of his followers. Many Sundays draw about 20 people or fewer to the pews.
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United Church of Christ = Unitarians Considering Christ
Apparently, the Pastor never read the end of Romans 1:25-32
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