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From State's first civil unions celebrated

By the power vested in me by the state of Delaware, I pronounce that their lives are joined in civil union," said the Rev. Patricia S. Downing, parish rector. "Those whom God has joined together, let no one put asunder."

In his sermon, [Delaware Senator Chris] Coons highlighted the Scripture read aloud moments before.

"They chose a Gospel that essentially says this: Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you," Coons said.

1 posted on 01/02/2012 10:16:32 AM PST by Pyro7480
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To: Siobhan; Canticle_of_Deborah; NYer; Salvation; american colleen; Desdemona; StAthanasiustheGreat; ..

Ping!


2 posted on 01/02/2012 10:19:43 AM PST by Pyro7480 ("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)
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To: Pyro7480

I think the Rev Downing is related to the unioned couple. Or maybe they’re triplets.


3 posted on 01/02/2012 10:20:32 AM PST by VeniVidiVici ("Si, se gimme!")
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To: Pyro7480

When Jesus said “do not judge”, he apparently meant we should approve and endorse any behavior.


4 posted on 01/02/2012 10:29:33 AM PST by Telepathic Intruder (The right thing is not always the popular thing)
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To: Pyro7480

No, you can’t fool me. That’s Will Ferrell.


5 posted on 01/02/2012 10:29:36 AM PST by RichInOC (Palin 2012: The Perfect Storm.)
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To: Pyro7480

Did the Episcopal Church ever teach the truth?


7 posted on 01/02/2012 10:34:33 AM PST by lurk
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So, are Episcopalians the new Mormons?


8 posted on 01/02/2012 10:36:41 AM PST by dixjea (+------------------)
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There are Catholics like, e.g., Sr. Fran Ferder & Fr. John Heagle (Link), who would do this, if they could get away with it.

I'm mentioning them because I just today removed their affirmation-of-whatever-floats-your-boat sexuality book, "Tender Fires," from our parish library. My pastor agreed with me, thanked me for my oversight.

My house is heated by a wood stove. I always have an eye out for kindling.

10 posted on 01/02/2012 10:39:21 AM PST by Mrs. Don-o ("Do you mean now?" ---Yogi Berra, when asked "What time is it?" ---)
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Why is this big news? The liberal radical homosexual activists have told us that civil unions are separate but equal.

These people are celebrating a civil union? They are celebrating a Jim Crow style event. Don’t they listen to their radical superiors, who have told us that it has to be marriage or nothing for homosexuals????????


12 posted on 01/02/2012 10:58:29 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Pyro7480

The Episcopal Church is Christian?
Sounds more like a secular social club..........


14 posted on 01/02/2012 11:26:05 AM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I sign up for the New American Revolution and the Crusades 2012?)
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To: Pyro7480

I am most certain these broads think Jesus was a dyke.


16 posted on 01/02/2012 11:47:28 AM PST by Notwithstanding (1998 ACU ratings: Newt=100%, Paul=88%, Santorum=84% [the last year all were in Congress])
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To: Pyro7480; Admin Moderator

You’ve been here long enough to know to not change the headlines of articles. Sticking the proper headline in your comments is not the same, regardless of how accurate your editorialized headline may be.


17 posted on 01/02/2012 11:57:16 AM PST by BlueDragon (who-oah.. c'mon sing it one more time I didn't hear ya)
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“Isn’t that special”- Church Lady..


18 posted on 01/02/2012 12:11:47 PM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)
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To: Pyro7480

The Rev Downing just did away with our justice/jury system with her speech.


20 posted on 01/02/2012 12:29:23 PM PST by m4629 (politically incorrect, and proud of it)
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Abomination before the yes of God....throwing this in His face they await their judgment all in God's time...they are doomed if they do not repent and turn back to God.

God certainly hasn't joined them together....impossible...just shows how far the enemy of God has entered AND taken over the church. None are exempt...Homosexuality and Pedophilia is rampant in the catholic church...infidelity, adultery fornication rampant in many and various denominations today.

These people are in such darkness they cannot see truth or discern where they really are.....they are done on that path...and so are those who encourage them.

22 posted on 01/02/2012 12:39:22 PM PST by caww
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To: Pyro7480

Please don’t replace original title with your comment.

Save the comment area for that.

Thanks.


24 posted on 01/02/2012 12:55:48 PM PST by Admin Moderator
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