A tiny all-white Appalachian church in rural Kentucky has voted to ban interracial...
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Small-Ky-church-votes-against-interracial-couples-2334743.php
Small Ky. church votes against interracial couples
Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by freeatlast, Dec 1, 2011.
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Not surprising
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Here is the direct link to the article
The article states the former pastor says he is not a racist. The definition is : A racist believes that one race is superior to another
Its interesting to note that only 1/2 of the members voted on the issue. Hmmm..... church split coming? -
On the other hand, it is a logical and traditional interpretation of the "Flood" myth concerning Ham, Shem, and (can't spell). One of them was predestined by God to be a servant race to the other two.
I don't personally accept it, neither do I believe the Bible is a history book. -
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Salty: Why do you say that? Because they are Free Will Bap?
Because racisim is still alive and well in America. Did they provide any scripture twist to justify? -
Why would this couple want to be part of this congregation? My wife is Mexican. If our church did not want us there we would be glad to leave.
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They dont have to -
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This type of policy is has generally been based on 2 Cor. 6:14. (Like that's the passage BJU used to use). So they'll say it's not based on "hatred" of any race, just "biblical separation".
However, what does that passage actually specify "unequal yoke" is to be based on? The question then is, (assuming both people are believers), then which race equates to an unbeliever? -
The Pastor of this church now says he will nullify the vote.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Pastor-says-he-ll-void-vote-on-interracial-couples-2343191.php
While I agree this was a bad vote and should never have happened I am curious, How many Baptist churches can a Pastor nullify a vote? -
You generally can't amend church bylaws on the spot. There are notice and quorum requirements that must be met for such a vote to have validity.
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And I am not surprised some are not surprised. -
Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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The fact of the matter is, it ain't any of your business whether this church will allow interracial marriage or not. It certainly isn't newsworthy.
It isn't "hateful" or "stupid." That's the hyperbolic subterfuge belched by liberals in their efforts to oppress others.
However, the "entire witness of Scripture" is that it's the father's perogative to choose to whom he will give his daughter. And if dad don't like the guy's freckles, then he doesn't have to give his daughter, and there isn't one Scripture you can produce that will overrule him. -
And there isn't one thing the father can do to stop his daughter from marrying someone.
Your post demonstrates a very disturbing application of the Bible. -
Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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