Posted on 04/07/2009 1:05:39 PM PDT by DesertRenegade
The head of a conservative activist group says President Obama's appointment of a leading homosexual activist to his faith-based council is an ominous sign that he may enforce a "pro-homosexuality orthodoxy" on religious groups receiving federal funds, which is itself a form of bigotry.
Barack Obama has appointed outspoken homosexual activist Harry Knox to the White House Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Knox, who is the director of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Religion and Faith program, will serve a one-year term on the 25-member Council.
Two years ago during an appearance on MSNBC, Knox argued that scientific evidence supports the notion that certain people are born homosexuals. "What's clear from our experience and from science is that being gay or lesbian is an immutable, unchangeable gift from God -- one for which I'm very grateful," he said. According to the HRC website, Knox is a former licensed pastor of a United Methodist Church in Georgia, and was denied ordination because of his sexual orientation.
Last month, Knox was critical of Pope Benedict's statement that condom usage increases HIV infections. That stance, said Knox, "is hurting people in the name of Jesus." He has also referred to "lesbian and gay" ministerial candidates as "gifted ministers."
HRC cites Knox as "instrumental in creating a national network for 22 progressive state clergy coalitions" across the U.S. But Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, says the HRC staff member is at the forefront of a movement that seeks to rewrite the Bible to support homosexuality.
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“the many “Christians” who thought the “Christian” thing to do was to vote for 0bama.”
How anyone who calls themselves “Christian” could vote for Obama is just mind-boggling.
Barney “gets” religon overnight...
I can’t imagine any Christian thinking that some of those policies of Obama’s are actually in line with Christianity...
It’s been rumored in Chi-town that Michelle is a Michael... shrug...
Not long ago I never would have believed how fast our society would be flushed down the toilet.
This is a disgrace beyond words!
Just saw the vid on Barney Frank & the Harvard student. Also a picture of Frank with his hand on a student’s butt. Trying to recruit. And now this queer on the WH Advisory Council. Ole Barney will have loads of fun at the WH with Knox, perhaps in the Lincoln Bedroom.
This “President” is everything we feared he was.
President He’s a transnationalist
My “greatest generation” parents voted for him because he had a ‘D’ after his name. They also have rabid BDS syndrome... still.
At least the guy is open. Obama rides around in limos doing crack and men.
Oh, I forgot to mention, my dad is a Deacon in the Church. Because of the BDS syndrome NOTHING could be said against a democrat.
“...certain people are born homosexuals.” Well who ever said that nature couldn’t make mistakes??
Amen!!
Gee. Do you think he will use his power to harass the Catholic Church which opposes gay-so-called-marriage?
WHAT?
Obama is turning away Christians from being in a FAITH BASED group,because the homofacists were bitching and whining.
Then Obama turns around and places a HOMOSEXUAL on a FAITH BASED group?
Did I fall alseep and wake up in some bassackwards universe?
What does the homosexual bring to the party? Knowledge of prayers to ward off aids?? This is just plain sick.We have a sick and evil President and half the country either does not care or seems willing to accept it..
“What’s clear from our experience and from science is that being gay or lesbian is an immutable, unchangeable gift from God
One day this idiot will find out the truth.
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