Baptist Convention Expels North Carolina Church for Welcoming Gays


	Baptist Convention Expels North Carolina Church for Welcoming Gays

cpltaiji

11-13-2007 7:12 PM

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cpltaiji says:

Here we go with religious persecution again. What the Hell is it with Baptists and Gays???

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11-13-2007 8:13 PM

FirstApostate

LOL Wackos!

11-14-2007 12:18 AM

mickfinn

Why can't Gays be Christians of any denomination? Jesus opened his arms to all regardless of their faults, sins or any other blemish on their character.

PS: I am not a Christian but I think Jesus was a good bloke

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