JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Calling the "sexual revolution" a "threat to our church," First Baptist Church in Jacksonville will now require congregants to sign a statement affirming their opposition to LGBTQ+ freedoms if they want to remain members.
In a video message posted on the church website, Senior Pastor Heath Lambert said members will be required to sign a document affirming that people are "either male or female and that this creation is a fixed matter of human biology, not individual choice." They must also affirm that "marriage...is between one man and one woman, and is the only context for sexual desire and expression."
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First Baptist Church members must now sign sexuality oath opposing LGBTQ freedoms
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Ok..:and? Religious entities have long made their own rules for their congregants…and the baptists have long been k own to be extreme…
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It's a hugely political move in NE FL at this time. Even the Catholic church hasn't required a signed contract that I'm aware of either.Heyteacher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:48 am Ok..:and? Religious entities have long made their own rules for their congregants…and the baptists have long been k own to be extreme…
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Separation of church and state ring a bell?
Catholics don’t have to sign a contract in the physical sense but are expected to follow the doctrine in “good faith”. Prior to the Popes declaration that homosexuality isn’t a sin it was taught…so I’m not sure why you are surprised…
It’s Florida—Florida, like Texas runs on their own set of rules—
Catholics don’t have to sign a contract in the physical sense but are expected to follow the doctrine in “good faith”. Prior to the Popes declaration that homosexuality isn’t a sin it was taught…so I’m not sure why you are surprised…
It’s Florida—Florida, like Texas runs on their own set of rules—
Thelma Harper wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:52 amIt's a hugely political move in NE FL at this time. Even the Catholic church hasn't required a signed contract that I'm aware of either.Heyteacher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:48 am Ok..:and? Religious entities have long made their own rules for their congregants…and the baptists have long been k own to be extreme…
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"It's right that every member agree to such a statement before they join us to receive our care." oof
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That’s my biggest sticking point. It’s putting terms and conditions on love and care which imo is not what Jesus did so neither should we. Definitely not a church I’d be interested in.WellPreserved wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:26 am "It's right that every member agree to such a statement before they join us to receive our care." oof
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The wonderful thing about the First Amendment is that no one is required or forced to be a member of that church’s congregation. Do I agree with what the pastor is doing, absolutely not, which is why I’d never support the church beyond acknowledging their rights.
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Well yes, but most don't make their congregants sign a contract stating they will abide by the "rules"Heyteacher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:48 am Ok..:and? Religious entities have long made their own rules for their congregants…and the baptists have long been k own to be extreme…
It was always more of a "take it or leave it but you know where the door is" unspoken arrangement.
Forcing congregants to "Sign a contract" well besides being a sure sign of blasphemy I'm pretty sure it's bordering on legal/political coercion and may very well open the church up to lawsuits.
Plenty of churches do these kinds of contracts.Baconqueen13 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:54 amWell yes, but most don't make their congregants sign a contract stating they will abide by the "rules"Heyteacher wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:48 am Ok..:and? Religious entities have long made their own rules for their congregants…and the baptists have long been k own to be extreme…
It was always more of a "take it or leave it but you know where the door is" unspoken arrangement.
Forcing congregants to "Sign a contract" well besides being a sure sign of blasphemy I'm pretty sure it's bordering on legal/political coercion and may very well open the church up to lawsuits.