Monday, November 16, 2009

South Carolina Baptists resolve to "avoid" LGBT hate crimes

Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM

The South Carolina Baptist Convention called for the federal government to repeal the newly passed hate crimes law that includes expanded protection to gays and lesbians, according to Baptist Press.

Regarding hate crimes legislation, South Carolina Baptists said such legislation "could effectively kill" freedom of speech by "criminalizing any verbal opposition to homosexuals and/or their lifestyle." The resolution calls on Congress to repeal the recently passed legislation and (calls) on Americans "to avoid acts of hatred and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons."

If anyone wants to know why conservative Christians have a tough time selling their morals to the world, this is a prize example.

Avoid? Really? Why not call on Americans to end acts of hatred and violence toward LGBT people? What about calling on Americans to deplore acts of hatred and violence toward LGBT persons? Is it because there is some list of unavoidable acts of hatred and violence the rest of us aren't aware of?

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If they could only realize the truth, that if
one could have lived by the law (Bible) then there would have been no need of a Savior which was Jesus Christ the Lord. This gift of a Savior was for all, I pray for a softening of the heart of the Baptist and religous community in general. But we all know when they shout Homosexual from the pulpit the Wallets open and money comes forth.

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Posted by oristo on December 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM

"Hate" crime is a political distinction designed to serve political purposes. It has nothing with proper justice.

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Posted by travelah on December 2, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Hey trav!

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Posted by mat catastrophe on December 3, 2009 at 1:07 AM

i feel this law goes against freedom of religion. what about a law that calls saying bad thing and hatred toward christians to be illegal. Now preachers have to worry about being charged for a hate crime for preaching what is right. they must say what God tells them to. this law is just another way for the government to take away our freedom and one step closer to the return of our savior

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Posted by riderforchrist25123 on December 12, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Obviously, Rider's programming is complete.

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Posted by FCB on December 12, 2009 at 11:59 PM

Well, if it hastens the return of the savior, shouldn't you support it, Rider? I don't (and probably can't) understand.

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Posted by pugnax on December 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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