Religion-Based Discrimination

Rev. Reggie Longcrier, pastor of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, N.C.:
Sen. Edwards has said his opposition to gay marriage has been influenced by his Southern Baptist background.
We know religion was once used to justify slavery, segregation and women not being allowed to vote, all of which today are recognized as unconstitutional and socially and morally wrong.
So why is it still acceptable to use religion to justify denying gay and lesbian American their full and equal rights.

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[mike2jb]

MrEbony, thanks for your words of wisdom about this black man and his "thick lips."

You serve as an example to any viewer of exactly the sort of person who would wish to discriminate against his neighbors.

As for the Reverend in the video above, I care far more for the loving words of wisdom that come from this man of God than for your adolescent, gutter-minded foolishness.

[blickblocks]

Thanks for posting this! Everyone deserves equal rights. Our culture is very cyclical and quickly forgets the past!

[jesuschrist1732]

WHAT! such a profound statement, 

[BiblesOnLine]

You have to be retarded to be a Christian, only morons can belief that an innocent man be punished for someone sins, and they called it Justices, if God is Just.

Christianity imposed on people of the world base on Wars, Deceit, psychological manipulation, enslavement, false propaganda, Economic strangulation, Exploitation and Fake healer.

95% of the peoples of the world want to be told what to do, and how to behave.

[bennygzor]

because it says it in the bible.

just like it says you can have slaves and women are inferior to men.

[Kilzu1]

Well I'm gay and I don't get it why us gay people should get church marriage, I mean it's good to make law that gay couples can ask a priest to give his/her blessing in a place which is chosen by the couple.

I'm against gay church weddings because it is against bible and isn't practicing sin at house of Lord bit hypocrite and insult to the religion?

[bazeye]

I dont get it, theres lots of references to homosexuality in the bible as being a good thing.

I mean Jesus was always laying his hands on men, he had 12 boyfriends for gods sake and that was before condoms !!!

And didnt christ say he was a fisher of men...i rest my case.

[SaudaraLink]

Which do you put first, your political philosphy or the statements of God through His prophets and the teaching of the apostles?

[EqualAndFree]

Well said!

[Mattenlamb]

I remember watching this and seeing Senator Edwards dodge the question lol....

[MrEbonyman]

mike2jb:

That is simply because he is one of your "Frat" Brothers!