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Posted on 10/22/2026 11:31:49 PM PDT by Morgana
Myers Park Baptist Church was founded in 1943 and has stood as an icon in one of the most affluent areas of Charlotte for 83 years. But recently, to reflect its “inclusive” and “ecumenical” nature, the congregation dropped “Baptist” from its name.
However, it currently remains affiliate with the progressive Alliance of Baptists, but goes by the name Myers Park Covenant Church.
Its current “pastor,” if you want to call him that, is Tim Moore, who also led Sardis Baptist Church for over two decades prior to taking his current position at Myers Park.
During their “pride day” sermon in August, which coincided with Charlotte’s annual homosexual pride march, Moore preached a “sermon” saying that the Ethiopian eunich who was baptized was either transgender, queer, or gay—apparently it doesn’t matter which—and that this demonstrates that the first non-Jewish Christian in the church was a member of the LGBTQ community.
And, apparently, this is supposed to erase 2000 years of clear teaching from the Bible that homosexuality is a sin, and that LGBTQ people are just as much Christians as anyone else.
Of course, this is the same church with a sign hanging on their wall that says you can use whichever restroom you identify with.
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Elsie help a sister out here before my head explodes.
I’m guessing these were Northern Baptists, right?
Kinky!
I can see why he was confused. The Eunuch had his balls cut off as a child too.
Historically, Eunuchs were actually quite desired.
Either in charge of harems for obvious reasons, or more interestingly, in major governmental jobs.
It was believed, that eunuch, without family and children, was not interested in building wealth and so they were dedicated servants, 100% to be trusted.
In our Judeo-Christian society, castrating was avoided, maybe only used for singers, so the apostles noted it.
But in Africa, middle East, Turkey, Persia and China, it was widespread!
The whole government of Imperial China consisted of eunuchs.
Young men, desiring government jobs castrated themselves before applying!
Turkey, Egypt, Persia and other countries until quite recently had whole armies of castrated men!
Eunuchs were often the “special forces” or even the main military forces of oriental armies!
Having eunuch as a high government official in pre-Christian Ethiopia was to be expected!
A Eunuch was considered asexual. Not transexual.
Completely different and the Pastor knew that. He was just deceiving the flock.
” the congregation dropped ‘Baptist’ from its name.”
Thank God (and I mean that as a prayer) they did drop the name. Many Baptist churches are doing that now. It helps in their “seeker friendly” goal to attract quantity, rather than quality, of attendees. Also a sign of Satan’s influence in watering down the Gospel.
“Will someone please explain to this fool just what a eunuch was? That it was often forced on a man?”
The dolt of a preacher really believes that eunuchs were “transgender, queer, or gay”, and that they chose to have their junk removed? What a ‘tard. It’s truly disgusting to read about why it was done — usually to create a better servant.
And the castrati ... just to retain a beautiful voice forever.
I don’t know anything about Northern Baptists. I suppose you could ask AI.
I spell “Sodomy” with a capital-S because it is the name of a religion.
Why are eunuchs specifically mentioned in Isaiah 56:4?Key Passage (Isaiah 56:3-5)
“Let not the foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, ‘The LORD will surely exclude me from His people.’ And let not the eunuch say, ‘Behold, I am a dry tree.’ For this is what the LORD says: ‘To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant, I will give them—in My house and within My walls—a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.’”
Legal and Ritual BackgroundDeuteronomy 23:1 barred emasculated males from “the assembly of the LORD.” This protected Israel from pagan mutilation rites and preserved genealogical purity for the coming Messiah (Genesis 3:15; 2 Samuel 7:12-13). By Isaiah’s day that restriction had become a stigma. God now reveals that the anticipated Servant’s atonement (Isaiah 53) will open a covenant wider than the Mosaic ceremonial boundaries.
Cultural Setting in the Ancient Near EastEunuchs (Hebrew sārîs) commonly served in royal courts (cf. 2 Kings 20:18; Esther 2:15). Many Judean youths were made eunuchs after Nebuchadnezzar’s deportation (Daniel 1:3-7, LXX “eunouchoi”). Addressing eunuchs therefore speaks directly to faithful exiles who feared lifelong exclusion from temple worship and covenant promises.
Prophetic Contrast: Exclusion under Law, Inclusion under GraceIsaiah juxtaposes the letter of the Law with the grace of the coming New Covenant. Physical defect symbolizes humanity’s universal fallenness; obedience of the heart (“who choose what pleases Me”) supersedes ritual completeness. Thus eunuchs illustrate salvation by faith apart from works, anticipating Romans 3:28.
Barrenness Transformed into FruitfulnessA eunuch’s greatest sorrow was lack of descendants (2 Samuel 14:27, contrast). God promises “a name better than sons and daughters.” This echoes Isaiah 53:10—Messiah “will see His seed.” Spiritual progeny replace biological lineage, revealing that eternal legacy rests in covenant relationship, not genetics.
Eschatological Temple Vision“Within My walls” points to a house of prayer for “all nations” (Isaiah 56:7). The image prefigures Ezekiel’s temple (Ezekiel 40–48) and ultimately the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:22-26) where physical infirmities no longer bar worship. Eunuchs therefore personify the ingathering of previously excluded peoples into the eschatological sanctuary.
Fulfillment in the New TestamentActs 8:26-39 records the Spirit-led conversion and baptism of an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah 53. Philip’s exposition of the Suffering Servant demonstrates direct fulfillment: the first detailed Gentile conversion narrative centers on a eunuch, validating God’s pledge in Isaiah 56.
Ethical and Pastoral ImplicationsBelievers are called to mirror God’s heart by welcoming those society deems unfruitful or defective (James 2:1-4). The church’s mission field includes every “cut-off” group—disabled, infertile, ostracized—assuring them of an “everlasting name” through Christ.
Concluding AnswerEunuchs are singled out in Isaiah 56:4 to announce that the coming salvation will overturn ceremonial exclusion, grant spiritual fruitfulness to the barren, foreshadow Gentile inclusion, and demonstrate God’s sovereign power to redeem every physical and social limitation. Their mention magnifies the grace of a covenant that culminates in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, through whom anyone—regardless of status—may enter God’s house forever.
Let's see what COPILOT says...
Eunuchs appear in several important places in the Bible, and the term can refer either to a man who had been castrated or, in some contexts, to a royal official serving in a king's court. [prayersfor.com], [meaninthebible.com]
What was a eunuch?
In the ancient Near East, eunuchs often served in royal administrations because they were considered trustworthy for positions close to rulers and their households. Some biblical uses of the word clearly refer to court officials, while others refer to men who could not father children. [prayersfor.com], [meaninthebible.com]
Important eunuchs in the Bible
1. The Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8) One of the most famous is the Ethiopian eunuch, a high-ranking official under Candace, queen of Ethiopia. He was returning from worship in Jerusalem and reading Isaiah when Philip explained the gospel to him. The eunuch believed and was baptized. [biblegateway.com]
This story is especially significant because it shows the gospel reaching someone who would have been viewed as an outsider in several ways: a foreigner and a eunuch. Many Christians see this as a fulfillment of Isaiah's promise of inclusion.
2. Court eunuchs in Persia The book of Esther mentions several eunuchs serving King Ahasuerus, including Hegai and Hathach, who played roles in communicating between Esther and Mordecai. [meaninthebible.com]
3. Prophetic references Isaiah foretold that some Judeans would become eunuchs in Babylonian service. [meaninthebible.com]
Jesus' teaching about eunuchs
In Matthew 19:12, Jesus spoke of three categories:
- Those "born" eunuchs.
- Those "made eunuchs by men."
- Those who "made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake." [biblegateway.com], [biblegateway.com]
Most Christian interpreters understand the third category metaphorically, referring to people who voluntarily remain unmarried in order to devote themselves to God's work, not to physical self-mutilation. [prayersfor.com]
Isaiah's remarkable promise
Under the Mosaic Law, physical conditions could limit participation in certain aspects of Israel's community. Yet Isaiah 56 contains a striking promise: faithful eunuchs who keep God's covenant will be given "a name better than sons and daughters" and an everlasting place with God. [biblegateway.com], [biblehub.com]
For people who could have no biological descendants, this was a powerful promise that their value before God did not depend on producing heirs. [biblehub.com]
A broader biblical theme
The Bible's treatment of eunuchs moves from exclusion toward inclusion. Isaiah promises blessing to faithful eunuchs, and Acts records the joyful baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch. Many scholars and theologians see these passages as highlighting God's concern for people who were marginalized or unable to fit traditional social expectations. [biblehub.com], [biblegateway.com]
For someone who enjoys pattern-tracing in Scripture, Charlie, there's an intriguing connection between Isaiah 56 and Acts 8: the Ethiopian eunuch is reading Isaiah just before being welcomed into the Christian community, which many readers view as a living fulfillment of Isaiah's promise to eunuchs. [biblehub.com], [biblegateway.com]
Well, it IS part of our mission statement:
Go ye into ALL the world...
I go to one of them thar 'churches' that pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send more workers to go out into the highways and byways and COMPEL them to come in.
Likewise. There are all kinds of ‘Baptist’s.
Is ‘northern’ a location or actually part of the title of the church?
Likewise. There are all kinds of ‘Baptist’s.
Is ‘northern’ a location or actually part of the title of the church?
Well, it IS part of our mission statement:”
Right. But you don’t sacrifice principles in order to increase numbers.
I think that is an actual denomination, “Northern Baptist”, but am not positive.
COPILOT: the short answer is that a eunuch was generally a male who had undergone castration, either voluntarily, as a punishment, or more commonly through coercion, enslavement, or institutional requirements. Historically, the specific procedures varied widely across cultures and eras. [en.wikipedia.org], [britannica.com]
A few important points:
Regarding the Bible, it does not describe the surgical details of becoming a eunuch. Instead, it mentions eunuchs as people occupying a recognized social category. Jesus refers to:
The second category refers to people physically made eunuchs by others, while the third is generally understood by Christians as voluntary celibacy rather than physical castration. [britannica.com], [en.wikipedia.org]
For the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, the text simply identifies him as a eunuch and a high-ranking official. It does not explain when or how he became one. (Or WHY...)
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