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After Rick Warren Flap, Gay Activists Cheer Obama's Invite of Gene Robinson

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Thank God that our family wised up after the Episcopal Church started going against the Scriptures and we left the Episcopal church and started attending a Bible-believing non-denominational. It's not about the liturgy, it's not about politics on the altar, it's not about the canned prayers for every social issue that's currently sweeping the nation, it's about the Word of God. Gay people do not belong leading a Christian church. It's Biblical and it's a sin that's lived without repentance. It's like slapping God in the face. He loves everyone even though we all sin and fall short of God's Glory, but for leaders who are supposed to be living my example this is wrong, just as it's wrong to be living with someone you are not married to.

Sandy of FL 7:49AM January 15, 2009

Any true Christian knows that God loves every soul. AND because of that love needs His children to live rightly in His guidelines; which includes NO sexual perversity (i.e., a man lying with another man...an abomination to God) I find it extremely disrespectful to the memory of Dr. King (a true Christian!) to allow such an act to happen where he gave the I Dream speech. I pray that Obama will make better decisions while he is in office for the sake of our country.

dlh in OR of OR 7:34PM January 14, 2009

I think Obama should be able to pick whoever he wants to give the invocation. After all, it is his inauguration day and it should be his choice. Not the choice of the gay community. The Bible says when a man lies with another man it is an abomination to God. That is the God I pray to.

SC of NC 5:23PM January 14, 2009

The president has to be inclusive, he has to try to pull this wildly divergent nation together. The spotlight belongs on Obama, not 'spokespersons' for one group or another. I voted for the other guy, I truly hope my president grows in to his role.

Frank Abair of 10:53AM January 14, 2009

"The inclusion of Rick Warren and Gene Robinson is consistent with Obama's promise to listen to and respect different viewpoints, rather than seek only agreement" I am so sick of hearing this crap. Why not invite the KKK? Aryan Nation? Any old Nazis left over from the space program? Rick Warren represent bigotry pure and simple.

M Kilpatrick of CA 7:31AM January 14, 2009

Somebody needs to inform Dan Gilgoff that Joe Solmonese was never elected to speak on behalf of the GLBTQ community and from the gay rights movement point of view, he has done a terrible job of running the HRC; an Uncle Tom Group that continues to do nothing more than throw fancy parties to raise money to support candidates who look down on us. The HRC refuses to be involved in real protests, to take strong stands or to encourage the GLBTQ community to refuse to accept discrimination. Their support of Obama has been shameful. On the night Obama won, Solmonese demonstrated an incredible lack of leadership by sending out an email to his entire membership claiming that election night was such a wonderful, terrific triumph for us all. He ignored the fact that gays lost on almost every proposition ballot across the nation (including Prop 8 in CA) and that this past election was actually a NIGHTMARE for us. Obama's help was desperately needed and he ignored us and allowed Rick Warren and his followers to lie about his support for Prop 8. Obama's silence was deafening and directly contributed to our loss as many Democrats are now following his homophobic lead.
Gays are angry as hell. This selection of Rick Warren was incredibly insulting and demoralizing. Rick Warren and his followers did not just take anti-marriage position. They were cruel, encouraged gay bashing, sold their Proposition on nothing but lies and false accusations. They abused Jesus, God and the Bible for their political ambitions. Of all the ministers in the U.S., Rick Warren was perhaps the worst choice Obama could have made. Adding this gay priest to the event does not offset what Obama has done to us, nor does it take the sting off of how badly the Democratic party has treated us.
Gilgoff's claim that the gay rights movement is elated over anything whatsoever to do with Obama or the Democrats is not substantiated and is incorrect. It is an oversimplification of a very complex, urgent matter.

Ken of CA 1:39AM January 14, 2009

Wow. I'm so glad that there are true Christ followers out there. The word is truth. Try to live without it and see what happens. Man without the true God is an animal. Romans 1. We as Americans think that we are Gods. What a dismal excuse for god. We worship ourselves. The result of that is destruction. Mark my words. If America does not go back to the real Christ, we will cease to be a nation. Revelation is soon coming. Every civilization that destroyed the order of the family ceased to exist. Do we dare try this experiment.

Micheal Loundermon of WY 11:38PM January 13, 2009

If you don't stand for something....you'll fall for anything....certainly, we are falling for anything and everything in our nation right now...we are sad...sad...sad...I no longer feel pride and joy when I think of my once beloved country. I feel only sadness, anger, and regret. America...what has happened to you??????

L of VA 7:03PM January 13, 2009

Bill of New York states that "I hold that it is a natural event, giving those who are born with such a predilection certain traits that are theirs just as those who are heterosexual are blessed with their specific characteristics and traits." Bill is correct that people are born with the certain tendencies, such as homosexual, violent, uncaring, selfish, etc...(we are born into sin) , but that does not mean that it is ok with God for us to be that way. I'm not sure what god Gene Robinson knows and worships but I do know that the God of the Bible is not ok with it. From studying the Bible one finds that with the fall of Adam and Eve sin entered the world for all of mankind. Everyone is born into this fallen state. Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" God also says in 1 Corinthians 6:8-10
"8 No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren! 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God." You can argue with this all you want to, but you must do so with God not man. As for me I will not be deceived, I will believe the Word of God not the opinion of man. If you really care about homosexuals who want to be Christians and worship the One True God of the Bible, share the Word with them out of love and concern. God Bless, Eric

Eric of VA 7:03PM January 13, 2009

Conmment to the comment by Mr Flaming Jan 13, 2009 15:07 inthe afternoon
The Scripture, Judge not that you be not judged Matthew 7:1-21 does not mean you do not judge. That is why he gives us the analagy of fruit. You judge fruit, but, as you judge others you will be judged.
God is very clear in many passages about what he declares as an abomination.
People find themselves in these situations and addiction too ;as they are "looking" for God, the Love of God. God loves addicts, gays, sinners period, but he also tells us to "sin no more" and the change in us is God working in us which leads others to his saving grace and His truth. There is not "the God I know", there is one God. You know it if you know him. Most of us have to have experiences from the drawing of the Holy Spirit and "acceptance" of that drawing to become a disciple of God.
Seek and ye shall find. It's not what man says that counts, it what God says. He speaks to your heart, do not be deceived.

cheryl closs of GA 6:48PM January 13, 2009