Southern Baptist head vows never to perform same-sex unions

[Political Junky]

They're desperate to keep membership, which has been falling fast.

Southern Baptist head vows never to perform same-sex unions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The president of the nation's largest Protestant denomination on Tuesday vowed never to officiate at a same-sex union, and the Southern Baptist Convention called on the U.S. Supreme Court not to declare a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

Pastor Ronnie Floyd was speaking to delegates at the convention's annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. But he said his message was also for the U.S. Supreme Court — which is expected to rule within days on same-sex marriage — and for all of America.

Floyd said he has compassion for people whom he described as struggling with same-sex attraction, but he said it would be wrong to remain silent on the issue.

"America: We stand believing that marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a covenant commitment for a lifetime," Floyd said to a standing ovation from the 5,000 people in attendance. "We do not need to redefine what God himself has defined already."

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[TemplarKormac]

GOOD. Because you can't make him.

 

[Political Junky]

GOOD. Because you can't make him.

He knows he can't be made to, but many of those he speaks to don't know.
Also, the highlighted quote is bullshit. When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman? The Bible is full of men with hundreds or thousands of wives and whores, not to mention incest,

 

[TemplarKormac]

When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman?

Really, for all the quoting people do of the Bible to justify gay marriage, they fail to see the parts which endorse the exact opposite.

Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:22-24, and 1 Corinthians 7:2-3

 

[S.J.]

Good for him. One more American who has had enough of being forced to accommodate the radical left.

 

[TemplarKormac]

I mean, I have more passages if you want them. The whole "God doesn't call for marriage between a man and a woman" argument falls flat in the face of a Christian who knows his Bible inside and out.

 

[Political Junky]

When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman?

Really, for all the quoting people do of the Bible to justify gay marriage, they fail to see the parts which endorse the exact opposite.

Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:22-24, and 1 Corinthians 7:2-3

Those said women submit to their husbands. What about Solomon with many wives and concubines. What about the old dude whose daughters fucked him or Lot who gave his virgin daughters to the men of the village?
I'm thinking you don't know much about your Bible.

 

[TemplarKormac]

What about Solomon with many wives and concubines.

Did I stutter? God allowed him to have them, but he most certainly did not approve of it. Big difference between allowance and approval.

 

[TemplarKormac]

What about the old dude whose daughters fucked him or Lot who gave his virgin daughters to the men of the village?

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

I'm thinking you don't know much about your Bible.

I'm thinking you have no idea who you're dealing with.

 

[TemplarKormac]

What about Solomon with many wives and concubines.

Did I stutter? God allowed him to have them, but he most certainly did not approve of it. Big difference between allowance and approval.

So you think that's funny, eh? Read up.

Why did God allow Solomon to have 1 000 wives and concubines

 

[AmericanFirst1]

They're desperate to keep membership, which has been falling fast.

Southern Baptist head vows never to perform same-sex unions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The president of the nation's largest Protestant denomination on Tuesday vowed never to officiate at a same-sex union, and the Southern Baptist Convention called on the U.S. Supreme Court not to declare a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

Pastor Ronnie Floyd was speaking to delegates at the convention's annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. But he said his message was also for the U.S. Supreme Court — which is expected to rule within days on same-sex marriage — and for all of America.

Floyd said he has compassion for people whom he described as struggling with same-sex attraction, but he said it would be wrong to remain silent on the issue.

"America: We stand believing that marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a covenant commitment for a lifetime," Floyd said to a standing ovation from the 5,000 people in attendance. "We do not need to redefine what God himself has defined already."

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Good for him, standing up for what's right.

 

[AmericanFirst1]

GOOD. Because you can't make him.

He knows he can't be made to, but many of those he speaks to don't know.
Also, the highlighted quote is bullshit. When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman? The Bible is full of men with hundreds or thousands of wives and whores, not to mention incest,

If you understand the Bible you know the Bible doesn't condone those examples either. If God didn't intend marriage between man an woman he would have never created woman. Simple to intelligent people.

 

[AmericanFirst1]

When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman?

Really, for all the quoting people do of the Bible to justify gay marriage, they fail to see the parts which endorse the exact opposite.

Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:22-24, and 1 Corinthians 7:2-3

Those said women submit to their husbands. What about Solomon with many wives and concubines. What about the old dude whose daughters fucked him or Lot who gave his virgin daughters to the men of the village?
I'm thinking you don't know much about your Bible.

I am thinking you know nothing about it.

 

[TheOldSchool]

i can't wait until the SC legalizes it so we can stop with these shenanigans.

 

[Bonzi]

GOOD. Because you can't make him.

He knows he can't be made to, but many of those he speaks to don't know.
Also, the highlighted quote is bullshit. When did God call for marriage between one man and one woman? The Bible is full of men with hundreds or thousands of wives and whores, not to mention incest,

(1) God created woman for man.
(2) God said men laying with men was an abomination in his sight
(3) Because people in the Bible (God fearing men like David) had many wives, didn't make it right.

Next...?

 

[strollingbones]

What about the old dude whose daughters fucked him or Lot who gave his virgin daughters to the men of the village?

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

I'm thinking you don't know much about your Bible.

I'm thinking you have no idea who you're dealing with.[/QUOTE]

o no another threat by basement boi...what does the bible say about mooches?

6 But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us. 7 For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you, 8 and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you. 9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: “If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.” 11 For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others. 12 Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat. 13 But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right. 14 But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

16. Freeloaders and the Christian Work Ethic (2 Thessalonians 3:6-18)

 

[strollingbones]

16. Freeloaders and the Christian Work Ethic (2 Thessalonians 3:6-18)

But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us. 7 For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you, 8 and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you. 9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: “If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.” 11 For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others. 12 Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat. 13 But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

sorry i got this messed up trying to quote tk...but this is what the bible says about mooches and much more is said....i guess that is the part of the bible he opts to ignore

TemplarKormac

 

[strollingbones]

For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless. . . . 5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness – 6 nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others, 7 although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ;19 instead we became [gentle]20 among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children, 8 with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 9 For you recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe. 11 As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children, 12 exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory (1 Thessalonians 2:1, 5-12, emphasis mine).

TemplarKormac

 

[strollingbones]

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor22 among you and preside23 over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work.24 Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all (1 Thessalonians 5:12-14, emphasis mine).

TemplarKormac

 

[strollingbones]

this pretty much sums up TemplarKormac

his is a very critical observation. The “freeloaders” that Paul is dealing with are not people who refuse work in any and every form. They are people who avoid one kind of work by becoming too busily engaged in other “work.” And to make this even more sinister, they would be inclined to call this other “work” ministry. Paul is clear that these freeloaders are engaged in work, but their “work” is not really productive; it is a pretext for gossiping and causing trouble.

16. Freeloaders and the Christian Work Ethic 2 Thessalonians 3 6-18 Bible.org