Calif. religious leaders push for gay marriage ban

[NeoTheo]

Once again evangelicals demonstrate that they never let an opportunity go by with which they can stir up passions of discontent an division within the country. They are a infection in the American body and have been ever since Patrick Henry lead them in trying to prevent the Constitution from becoming law.


Calif. religious leaders push for gay marriage ban

By LISA LEFF
Associated Press Writer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Hundreds of pastors have called on their congregations to fast and pray for passage of a ballot measure in November that would put an end to gay marriage in California.

The collective act of piety, starting Wednesday and culminating three days before the election in a revival for as many as 100,000 people at the San Diego Chargers' stadium, comes as church leaders across California put people, money and powerful words behind Proposition 8.

Some pastors around the state and nation are encouraging their flocks to forgo solid food for up to 40 days in the biblical tradition.

Jim Garlow, the pastor of the evangelical Skyline Church in San Diego County, said he expects up to 100 young adults to spend five-plus weeks on his campus, subsisting on soup, juice and the promise of societal salvation.

"This is not political to us. We see it as very spiritual," said Garlow, a leader of an interfaith coalition that has held monthly teleconferences, shared sermons and solicited donations for the ballot measure.

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[Glorfindel]

1. Isn't that nice? I'm so happy there are no hungry to feed...

no homeless to shelter, no prisoners or sick people to be comforted. It's so reassuring that these "Christians" are following their Lord's command to prevent gay marriage at any cost. :sarcasm: :puke:

[Wanet]

2. I think there is much more support for "No on 8"

In my conservative neighborhood in a conservative town I see many "No on 8" yard signs, and no apparent support for Yes. One nice (straight) couple came to my door with a "Yes on 8" brochure a few weeks ago, but I think there is more pro-marriage-equality sentiment. The "No" side has done a good job of framing the issue. Maybe liberals are finally learning how to do this effectively! -- Wanet

[NeoTheo]

3. Well I am always discouraged on these issues when they come up

As nobody ever asks the real question that needs to be ask which is not is gay marriage moral but should be why does anyone, gay or hetro, have to get permission from their government to enter into a marriage contract?

Now if we ever get that debate going, I'm there.

[Realityhack]

4. Calif. religious leaders - act like intolerant a-holes. n/t