here is something interesting that happened recently. apparently there was a funeral going to be held at a texas church, but when it was made public that the man was gay, they cancelled the funeral the day before it was to happen and basically said that you can't have a funeral for a gay person in this church... rev. gary simmons (the pastor of the church) said:
"This decision was not based on hate, or discrimination, but upon principle and policy, We cannot glorify homosexuality as a lifestyle. The Bible does say it's wrong, You wouldn't go to someones house who doesn't smoke and smoke there." (here is the official statement from the church)
so, there are some links at the bottom of this post about this, BUT first i want to ask you a question:
"so, does that mean they wouldn't allow funerals for fat people in their church because gluttony is a sin and a sinful lifestyle and the Bible does say gluttony is wrong?"
oh, and is there a difference between a gay funeral and a straight funeral?
just asking.
what do you think? comment on your thoughts... i am curious.
links:
here is a link to a news story about the cancelled funeral and this is another link from another news source
here is a link that shows some of the family pictures that the church called "in-appropriate"
(i do agree that the "crotch" shot was in-appropriate for a funeral, but it was not a "gay" shot... the two men are brothers, not lovers)
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
gay funeral cancelled
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The pastor said that you wouldn't go to someone's house who doesn't smoke and smoke there...like the deceased was going to get out of the coffin and have sex???! Wow.
What about the alcoholic who drank himself to death? Can you have a funeral for him at a Baptist Church?
I don't think we should judge in life or in death. And yes, Gary Simmons, your decision was based on hate and discrimination.
All I know is God forgives, so who are we to not to?
Why wouldn't it just be a funeral?
Is the car he drove a "gay car"? Is the food he ate a "gay sandwich"?
Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich. I know I wouldn't want to be defined in death by one personal trait or deed.
To be fair, though, I realize that it wasn't likely your intent and that you were just looking to sum up your blog post today in a few words.
yes, that is correct. it was not a stab at labeling this person's funeral by his sexual orientation. it was only to let the reader know more about the post rather than just "funeral" or "funeral moved to funeral home"...
This is great info to know.
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