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In reply to the discussion: Your church is not one of them. [View all]wnylib
(25,285 posts)I never suggested that you do. I only pointed out that there are churches who do charitable works to counter false claims that all churches are rich, commercial, tax evading enterprises.
You don't need to tell me that you stay far away from churches because it is obvious in your perception of them. If you knew anything about churches, you would know that there are 3 large denominations in the US that ordain women, have female and male clergy who support feminism, have ordained clergy who identify as LGBTQ, and have official statements that abortion is a medical and personal decision that should not be politicized. And there are other denominations who are adopting those views. Some of those churches fly rainbow flags over their entrances in support of LGBTQ people.
The American Baptist Convention (ABC Baptists) are actively fighting current political attempts to eliminate the separation of church and state. They are strong opponents of Christian Nationalism. I am not Baptist, but from their activism on church/state separation and public statements in support of the right to be atheist or agnostic, I am certain that they would protect your right to avoid them and to criticize them.
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