Church cancels convention over Indiana law

[guno]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has followed through with a threat to relocate its 2017 convention from Indianapolis due to concerns about the "religious freedom" law and lack of anti-discrimination protections for some citizens.

The church's board on Tuesday voted unanimously to seek another venue for the convention. Church officials said the law sent a message that some of its attendees might not be welcome in certain Indiana businesses.

"As a Christian church, we affirm and support religious freedom," General Minister and President Sharon Watkins said in a prepared statement. "It is, in fact, a core principle for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We are also strongly committed to an inclusive community — just as Jesus welcomed all to the table."


Church cancels convention over Indiana law

 

[guno]

Businesses, Performers Boycott Indiana Because of New

ECONOMIC IMPACT

A number of companies — including Salesforce, EMC and Cloudera — have withdrawn their sponsorships for Indy Big Data, a tech conference scheduled in May. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he has also canceled all company travel to Indiana and pledged to "dramatically reduce" investment in the state. Salesforce bought Indianapolis-based ExactTarget in 2013 for $2.5 billion.

Amazon said it had canceled plans for its business development manager to speak at the Big Data event.

Consumer reporting agency Angie's List canceled a planned $40 million expansion of its Indianapolis headquarters, which was expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the city by 2019. CEO Bill Oesterle worked as a campaign aide to former Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican.

The National Forensic Association announced Tuesday it is pulling next year's five-day national competition from Ball State University in Muncie. The tournament brings 1,200 to 1,500 students and coaches from about 100 institutions and was expected to generate more than $1 million for the local economy.

TRAVEL BANS

The list of cities and states banning government-funded travel continues to grow. Governors in Connecticut, New York, Washington state and Vermont have barred travel over the law, along with mayors in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Washington, D.C.


Law

Businesses Performers Boycott Indiana Because of New Law - ABC News

 

[Moonglow]

Hail, hail, well spoken bruce...

 

[HenryBHough]

I was suspicious about a lot of Algore's acolytes.....

But whole church just for gays????

 

[Moonglow]

I was suspicious about a lot of Algore's acolytes.....

But whole church just for gays????

No orgies allowed....

 

[HenryBHough]

No orgies allowed....

One church that totally does not discriminate!

For example, sees NO difference between "Altar" and "Alter".

 

[Moonglow]

No orgies allowed....

One church that totally does not discriminate!

For example, sees NO difference between "Altar" and "Alter".

It's suppose to be built by hand and not hewn by a tool of man,,,but what the hell, it's only in the Bible...

 

[Stephanie]

That's their damn CHOICE

see how that frikken works all you bullies out there

so now what are we suppose to do. all orgasm on the count of three

Ok now
1.
2.
threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Moonglow]

That's their damn CHOICE

see how that frikken works all you bullies out there

so now what are we suppose to do. all orgasm on the count of three

Ok now
1.
2.
threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Naw, gluttony is the one for me....

 

[Kondor3]

Less than 650,000 members, nationwide?

Christian Church Disciples of Christ - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Oooooohhh... now there's meaningful...

Worse than losing the 12th Street Church of St. Fruit Loop, fer shure...

Every city worker gets one less free movie pass this year...

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

"Church cancels convention over Indiana law"

As is their right in a free and democratic society.

"As a Christian church, we affirm and support religious freedom," General Minister and President Sharon Watkins said in a prepared statement. "It is, in fact, a core principle for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We are also strongly committed to an inclusive community — just as Jesus welcomed all to the table."

So much for accommodating gay patrons being 'in conflict' with Christian dogma.

This 'religious liberty' nonsense is just that – in addition to being a facade behind which those hostile to gay Americans hide their hate.

 

[bodecea]

And waiting for Indie 500 sponsors to start making noise. 0

 

[Stephanie]

Less than 650,000 members, nationwide?

Christian Church Disciples of Christ - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Oooooohhh... now there's meaningful...

Worse than losing the 12th Street Church of St. Fruit Loop, fer shure...

Every city worker gets one less free movie pass this year...

I wouldn't want them in my state they want to be that petty and act like bullies..

screw them

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Less than 650,000 members, nationwide?

Christian Church Disciples of Christ - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Oooooohhh... now there's meaningful...

Worse than losing the 12th Street Church of St. Fruit Loop, fer shure...

Every city worker gets one less free movie pass this year...

Just proves that not all Christians are hypocrites. These people actually live what they say they believe.


Don't forget too that Walmart and Indy500 have weighed in on this.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Less than 650,000 members, nationwide?

Christian Church Disciples of Christ - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Oooooohhh... now there's meaningful...

Worse than losing the 12th Street Church of St. Fruit Loop, fer shure...

Every city worker gets one less free movie pass this year...

I wouldn't want them in my state they want to be that petty and act like bullies..

screw them

Stephanie

Courage Camille -

You Westboro types are going to lose. This is still the United States where most of us value equality.

 

[Kondor3]

Less than 650,000 members, nationwide?

Christian Church Disciples of Christ - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Oooooohhh... now there's meaningful...

Worse than losing the 12th Street Church of St. Fruit Loop, fer shure...

Every city worker gets one less free movie pass this year...

Just proves that not all Christians are hypocrites...

How are Christians who oppose the Gay Agenda somehow 'hypocrites'?

Adversaries? Definitely. Hypocrites? Unlikely.

...These people actually live what they say they believe...

So do those who oppose LGBT sexual deviancy and perversion.

...Don't forget too that Walmart and Indy500 have weighed in on this.

Corporate Whores - ordinarily, the mortal enemies of the Loony Left.

 

[Kondor3]

...You Westboro types are going to lose. This is still the United States where most of us value equality.

Equality for normal folk?

No problem.

Equality for LGBT sexual deviants and perverts?

Bad idea.

 

[Statistikhengst]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has followed through with a threat to relocate its 2017 convention from Indianapolis due to concerns about the "religious freedom" law and lack of anti-discrimination protections for some citizens.

The church's board on Tuesday voted unanimously to seek another venue for the convention. Church officials said the law sent a message that some of its attendees might not be welcome in certain Indiana businesses.

"As a Christian church, we affirm and support religious freedom," General Minister and President Sharon Watkins said in a prepared statement. "It is, in fact, a core principle for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We are also strongly committed to an inclusive community — just as Jesus welcomed all to the table."


Church cancels convention over Indiana law

It is estimated that this is going to cost Indy 5.6 to 5.7 million $$$ in revenue.

 

[Statistikhengst]

Businesses, Performers Boycott Indiana Because of New

ECONOMIC IMPACT

A number of companies — including Salesforce, EMC and Cloudera — have withdrawn their sponsorships for Indy Big Data, a tech conference scheduled in May. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says he has also canceled all company travel to Indiana and pledged to "dramatically reduce" investment in the state. Salesforce bought Indianapolis-based ExactTarget in 2013 for $2.5 billion.

Amazon said it had canceled plans for its business development manager to speak at the Big Data event.

Consumer reporting agency Angie's List canceled a planned $40 million expansion of its Indianapolis headquarters, which was expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the city by 2019. CEO Bill Oesterle worked as a campaign aide to former Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican.

The National Forensic Association announced Tuesday it is pulling next year's five-day national competition from Ball State University in Muncie. The tournament brings 1,200 to 1,500 students and coaches from about 100 institutions and was expected to generate more than $1 million for the local economy.

TRAVEL BANS

The list of cities and states banning government-funded travel continues to grow. Governors in Connecticut, New York, Washington state and Vermont have barred travel over the law, along with mayors in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Washington, D.C.


Law

Businesses Performers Boycott Indiana Because of New Law - ABC News

And this list is likely to grow until Indiana undoes the damage, if it can.

 

[BULLDOG]

That's their damn CHOICE

see how that frikken works all you bullies out there

so now what are we suppose to do. all orgasm on the count of three

Ok now
1.
2.
threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I guess that means you got rid of that burning sensation. Good for you.