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Lesbian Pastor Refuses to Wed Straights Until Gays Allowed to Marry in NC
http://teapartybase.com ^ | 08/09/2011 | n/a

Posted on 08/09/2011 8:09:59 PM PDT by massmike

Pastor Nancy Petty, the lesbian spiritual leader at Pullen Memorial Baptist church in Raleigh, N.C., has a message for her state: Legalize same-sex marriage — or else. Until gay unions are legislatively permitted, Petty plans to no longer sign marriage licenses — an action that will potentially have a profound impact on her congregation.

In addressing same-sex marriage, Petty said the following to her congregation:

“Do we, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, want to continue to participate in offering religious ceremonies that carry with them civil and human rights that are not afforded to all people? Or will it be our practice and the practice of our ministers to honor all marriages equally by only offering religious ceremonies, thus not acting as agents of the state and perpetuating the unjust marriage laws of our state?”

The church has a long history of advocating for progressive policies. According to ABP, its former pastor, Edwin McNeill Poteat, was a leading advocate for progressive Christianity within the Southern Baptist Convention in the early 1900s.

The pastors who followed also took stances on issues related to organized labor, the Vietnam War and, obviously, gay rights. As a result of the latter, the church was removed from the Raleigh Baptist Association, the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1990s.

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TOPICS: Religion; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: apostasy; attentiontramp; baptist; celebratesin; homosexualagenda; lavendermafia; livinginsin; moralabsolutes; sodomites
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To: Grams A
Do these people ever really read the Bible?” Probably. But I’ll bet it’s not the King James Version

isn't it interesting how things happen...the protestants revolt from the true church....each of about 20,000 denominations makes their own rules, and they get upset when someone within one of these "denominations" decides that they know better what the true church really is......amazing

41 posted on 08/09/2011 8:40:19 PM PDT by terycarl
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To: doc1019

Who bloody well cares? Just sayin’


42 posted on 08/09/2011 8:43:41 PM PDT by ArmyTeach (Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain ... USS Iowa 61)
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To: ArmyTeach

Those of us who profess Christianity ... we care. Just sayin’


43 posted on 08/09/2011 8:47:21 PM PDT by doc1019 (You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.)
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To: massmike
When you see the abomination which leads too desolation standing where it should not be... These churches no matter their name which condone such policies worship Satan's false gospel of homosexuality which leads too destruction.

There is one behavior in The Bible which is specifically called an abomination and Biblical history showed it's desolation that was the end result.

Maybe this is what it meant maybe it isn't but the churches are under attack and homosexuality is being used as the choice weapon. The Bible shows that Sodom and Gomorah were destroyed for practicing this very behavior.

44 posted on 08/09/2011 8:47:43 PM PDT by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: terycarl

Is this the “true church” that is being sued all over the world because their pervert clergy preyed upon children, shamefully abused them, and then were sheltered by their bishops so they could continue their sinful behavior? Some “true church.”


45 posted on 08/09/2011 8:49:01 PM PDT by kittymyrib
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To: savagesusie
It amazes me how people think they can just rewrite the Bible

Luther did, Wesley did, Zwingley did, Henry VIII did,Joseph Smith did, many other misguided men did....none were right, but they all have followers

46 posted on 08/09/2011 8:49:24 PM PDT by terycarl
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To: fwdude
Well, their "bibles" have the entire Old Testament excised as well as all the writings of Paul and Hebrews in the New Testament. Then they add the newly "discovered" spin to what's left. Yeah, it's pretty thin.

kind of like the KJV isn't it??

47 posted on 08/09/2011 8:51:38 PM PDT by terycarl
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To: massmike

Umm, why are heterosexual couples trying to be married by her in the first place?


48 posted on 08/09/2011 8:52:25 PM PDT by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare for survival.)
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To: terycarl
The true church is a body of born again believers. I'm a Southern Baptist, and have no doubt that I will spend eternity in Heaven. Amazing!!
49 posted on 08/09/2011 8:54:49 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: Cvengr
Even if she wanted to ‘wed’ somebody, she doesn’t have legitimate authority from God to perform such an act and neither does she have the gift of Pastor-Teacher, so in neither case would her prayers be accepted by God in His integrity.

Marriage! Another fine institute attacked and nearly destroyed once government took over the duty and domain of church. The authority too marry before GOD can only come from where two or more believers are gathered in His name. If a person wants paper to prove it? Sign the union a Bible. An illicit act under GOD's laws but legal under state laws called a marriage does not a marriage before GOD make. They can write all civil law they wish. GOD's Word does not change.

50 posted on 08/09/2011 8:58:27 PM PDT by cva66snipe (Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?)
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To: kittymyrib
Is this the “true church” that is being sued all over the world because their pervert clergy preyed upon children, shamefully abused them, and then were sheltered by their bishops so they could continue their sinful behavior? Some “true church.”

yes, it is that same church....however we do not judge an entire organization by the antics of a few....you realize, of course, that the incidence of abuse is much higher within the public school, protestant clergy, and even scouting, than in the Catholic church. The church is made up of sinners, some of course worse than others. We can only hope that these peopple repent of their deeds and ask God's forgiveness.....but you must be very careful when throwing stones lest they strike someone near you. The only reason that you hear of Catholic violations are because a complaint against a priest has to be defended by his diocese....that means money....bringing suit against the local church of what's happening now means no money....not worth the effort

51 posted on 08/09/2011 9:03:45 PM PDT by terycarl
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To: doc1019

Sorry. I’m with you. Just in a sassy mood.


52 posted on 08/09/2011 9:04:37 PM PDT by ArmyTeach (Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain ... USS Iowa 61)
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To: massmike

She’s a petty god.


53 posted on 08/09/2011 9:05:25 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: massmike
Why would a straight couple WANT to get married by a Pastor who engages in homosexual acts?
54 posted on 08/09/2011 9:06:07 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: ArmyTeach

Been there, done that. LOL!


55 posted on 08/09/2011 9:06:47 PM PDT by doc1019 (You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.)
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To: massmike
The pastors who followed also took stances on issues related to organized labor, the Vietnam War and, obviously, gay rights.

The hell you say.

56 posted on 08/09/2011 9:07:38 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: terycarl
Luther did

Wrong, he didn't rewrite it but he READ it and it didn't jive with the man- made doctrine he was taught!
57 posted on 08/09/2011 9:08:18 PM PDT by presently no screen name ( BHO....the destroyer)
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To: a fool in paradise

...does the “pastor” serve Communion to atheists? I mean, it would be unfair not to, wouldn’t it?


58 posted on 08/09/2011 9:13:59 PM PDT by 50sDad (A Liberal prevents me from telling you anything here.)
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To: massmike

LOL. Some threat.


59 posted on 08/09/2011 9:16:49 PM PDT by Antoninus (Nothing that offends God can possibly be a legitimate right.)
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To: massmike

Well I have TWO messages for Nancy Petty:
1) You’re not a Pastor.
2) You’re not a Christian.


60 posted on 08/09/2011 9:18:35 PM PDT by Edward Teach
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