There are lots of Lutherans in North Carolina. Please include Lutherans Concerned/North America http://www.lcna.org/

Do guys like Worley actually have degrees in theology from a seminary somewhere? If so, those seminaries ought to lose their accredidation!

I LOVE it! LOL

I love it! GLSEN will be receiving a donation from Pastor Worley shortly.

I would love to see my organization (Integrity USA - the organization by and for LGBT Episcopalians) on the list as well. We are gearing up for our General Convention and can use every penny Pastor Worley's fan club can spare.

preacherworley@charter.net

Got his email off the church website. Might as well include that so he can be put on mailing lists.

One more to give to:
http://www.lcna.org/ric/about-reconciling-in-christ

Real Christian love is speaking God's word lovingly but truthfully, not watering down the message because someone might be offended. The Bible- scriptures are God's (Jesus) word. What he says is truth. Not what I say or anyone else, like it or not. We need to take his whole word not just the parts that we like or fit our lifestyle. The preacher the article is about doesnt sound very loving and people in the homosexual lifestyle should be treated with love just like anyone else but sin is sin, whether it be that sin or any other sin. My sin or your sin. None is any better or any worse in Gods eyes, it will all send a person to hell unless one repents of their sins and ask jesus to come in and be their lord and savior. Thank God for grace. I know I don't deserve it. A good website to look at is trygod.com

Hope they don't eat shellfish or mix their fabrics!

My husband and I will be sending a donation to the Trevor Project in his honor. May he learn from the experience.
Nessie

The church I belong to has 1017 open and affirming churches and a huge Lgbt ministry. United Church of Christ.

Please consider giving to the Grace Community United Church of Christ also. They are facing foreclosure in 10 days because of the pastor's vocal, unwavering support of the GLTBQ community. A link can be found on the Believe Out Loud website.

Hahahahahahaha! Home run, Brother Sandlin! Great way to respond with grace.

Please consider donating to CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY. They are responsible for the very powerful and well-received WE DO Campaign.
http://www.southernequality.org/

This is fabulous. The Center on Halsted in Chicago would make a nice addition to the list.

There are a lot of LGBT service members in North Carolina. AVER firmly supports the 1st amendment right of military Chaplains who belong to denominations that AFFIRM same-gender marriages to perform those weddings in accordance with their faith while officiating in their capacity as military Chaplains.

http://www.aver.us

Donation made. Let's stop the hate (especially in the name of God and religious faith for goodness sake!)

$35 sent to OneColorado. And for those whose organizations request a phone number for the Reverend, it is: (828) 428-2518.

We did this years ago when trying to make a point with Jesse Helms. A win/win!

Might i also recommend the Ali Forney Center? They work with homeless GLBT teenagers in New York City. I'll be making a donation in Cardinal Dolan's name while I'm at it.

Apparently the pastor Worley thinks that homosexuality is genetic. I'd like to hear him explain that. Second thought, I'll pass.

BRILLIANT !!! As soon as I am not so broke I am squeezing every nickel so hard it pups six pennies I will do so. And Toni Vitanza , great twist ! Also Miss Muriel Hartley , I just have to tell you that I ....I worship your hat. It's just FABULON.

just made a donation to the United Church of Christ (UCC) Coalition for LGTB Concerns.

Here is a better version of the postcard already made out for a donation to Equality North Carolina. It can be printed on Avery 8387 Templates (or equivalent).

Image/Front: http://tinyurl.com/chcnyba
Note/Back: http://tinyurl.com/ckuqppc

I am not affiliated with EqualityNC, but it makes the most sense to give the money to them as they are the official GLBT rights organization in NC - or the Equality organizations in each state normally are the official LGBT rights organization in each state.

I live in Oregon, but have lived in Utah where EqualityUtah was the statewide organization.

unfortunately, I am a single mother of 2 so cannot make a money donation, but I would like to say that this is simply beautiful and absolutely priceless!

I have too many LGBT friends who are GOOD people and who deserve equal treatment despite having a different lifestyle than I. Be who you are, kids, not what society wants you to be.

This was a brilliant, non-violent idea. Props to you who set this up ^_^

HATERS!!! Guess that makes you guys SUPREME HYPOCRITES!!! Your hatred of this pastor is EXACTLY what you preach he is doing. Show me ONE scripture where homosexuality is blessed, ordained or liked by God! And please don't quote LOVE ONE ANOTHER!!! That does NOT specifically apply to that topic...you all are NOT loving this pastor...remember that!!!!

Rusty:
Only God (Jesus) knows for sure who is a child of his (Christian, saved/born again) but we can know his word by reading the Bible and finding out what is truth. Does what someone says line up with God's word, not bits and pieces that we like but everything in the Bible whether we like it or not. Although, you have to wonder why would a child of God not like or accept his word as truth and as something holy and good/beneficial. No child of God is offended by the scriptures. Unfortunately, just like the people who attend church, not all are Christians and sadly not all Reverends/Pastors are all saved/born-again. Of course anyone that is a Christian should speak out against sin in truth and love. Here's a goodwebsite: trygod.com

Total LOL. Just answer my challenge. And thank you for prayong for me. But please, pray to God, not your little god. Thank you!

P.A. I was praying for the minister and not for you, but I'm happy to pray for you, too, if you'd like. I've got god's love in my heart and it is unending so there is certainly enough to go around. my point is that I was not hating the minister, nor am I hating you. I am loving both of you through god's grace alone! <3

Thank you Rusty for making sense. I thought this was a CHristian website but everyone seemstoo support homosexuality. Doesn't Gods word speak out o it?!!!!!!!! I love the people in that lifestyle and would help.anyone and. Would donate to an organization to help people with AIDS but not organizations that promote or support homosexuality. Love the sinner not the sin! I don't condone anyone treating homosexuals with hate or violence but sin is sin and why would anyone that is truly saved|born again say it isn't wrong?!!!! Going against Gods word???????

"Love the sinner, hate the sin" is like saying "Love the pizza, hate the toppings".

Your absolutely right. All through the bible this sin is mentioned. I can say also that the signs are all true that our lord is coming for his bride. When people canbe easily convinced that sins are not sins. The Antichrist may be even already here

P.A.

First, being gay, bi, or transexual is NOT a "preferred lifestyle choice". Being fat. Being a drunkard. Being a teacher. Being a hairdresser. Being a stay-at-home mother or father. Being a Christian. Being an atheist. Being surfer. THOSE are preferred lifestyle choices. Sexual orientation is "hardwired" from conception and is immutable. NOT a choice. Who would CHOOSE to be something that causes ostracization from family?

Second, I find difficult to believe that you truly feel the hate you seem to be spewing. And, why, may I ask, is coming against someone who calls for complete genocide and pointing out their hate-speak, hateful? It could be, simply, rebuttal against ignorance and hate. Why is preaching from the pulpit, the relative murder of innocents a good and Christ-like thing? Especially given the fact that Jesus Himself ate with tax-gathers, (the lowest of the low in that society at that time), prostitutes, and other sinners. He only ate with the religious leaders once and blessed the woman who annointed His feet and chided the leaders for not really welcoming Him.

Third, when you have studied and learned more about sexuality and the world at large, you might be listened to a little more. Rather than have eyes rolling to the backs of heads.

You've never heard of a gay Christian? Seriously?

My answer to your challenge is this, P. A.

It is too much of an explanation to get into on this thread. However, for a little more of an in-depth look, but not a thorough look, go here:

http://tymmc65.blogspot.com/2012/05/short-answers-to-christians-gay-bashing.html#!/2012/05/short-answers-to-christians-gay-bashing.html

You won't be swayed or even slightly informed, because I can tell you are more than likely a very close-minded person. But, at least it's a response.

Tymm, i asked for Biblical approval/acceptance/ or even tolerance of homosexuality. (Tolerance means : to put up with...NOT bless &you accept!). You can point to all the articles published by homosexuality lovers/haters all you want. You all say God made you that way, BIBLICALLY PROVE IT!!!

Tymmy....Your example is TOTALLY whack regarding homosexuality!!! 1st: Jesus healed a person and praised the soldier for his faith! That is ti! 2nd: the greek word coud alsp stand for, as it literally means "favored son". Gay used to mean happy! Just because homosexuals choose a "word" for their action, as you stated about you left feild, he could be the same if he were way off base too!!!! That does not mean that "pais" was his boy/ male lover! C'mon Tymm, slave owners also had sex with female slaves and maybe with a woman in general without being married!!!! Maybe the sick person was....HIS SON!! 3rd: Implying that Jesus healed a homosexual does not mean He blessed the person's sexual actipns. He healed a person, not bless homosexuality! 4:th Show me some scripture that you all scream is there... you can't because it is NOT there!

I dont claim to be a genius, I'm just a simple average person who doesnt have all the answers to some of these debates but the Lord's word is all I need and is the truth. I don't need to read any books on sexuality, the Bible is all I need. I hear a lot of people trying to justify homosexuality but it is sin, God doesnt justify it. Please repent of it and ask Jesus to help you with it. I think some of you people here that think Christians are closed minded about homosexuality are closed minded about God's word. God's word is foolishness to those that are perishing. I see a lot of people twisting scripture to justify sin, homosexuality as well as other sin. The true church needs to speak out agaist unrightiousness and stand for Jesus, God help our country if we don't. I love homosexuals and pray God will help those in that bondage, I don't have that struggle but we all have sins that we struggle with Christian or not and we need Jesus to help us, ask him. (needgod.com) How bout donating money to an organization like Exxodus International that helps people come out of that lifestyle or a Pro-Life organization or some other godly ministry. Here are a few examples that I think are good: Tthe Berean Call , The Way of the Master or some Godly neighborhood church that is trying to reach the lost for Christ and may be struggling. How about some poor family in your neighborhood that needs help, foster care etc......

P.A.

Thak God for you and the wisdom he's given you to answer all these comments being thrown at you. Keep it up with love. You have a lot of patience with people. God will bless you. See you in Heaven someday. Thank God this world isnt all their is.

We have a Pride Event in June. I shall make sure that those that come to our stall make a donation to strike back at this individual.

another wonderful organization is tranzmission prison project, TPP is an all volunteer, all donation organization that supports LGBTQ prisoners by sending them books and finding pen pals for them. contact and support is extremely important for such an incredibly marginalized population. you can find the fundraiser here: http://www.indiegogo.com/Tranzmission-Prison-Project-Fundraising-Campaign
(TPP is also based in NC). there are a lot of wonderful queers and allies who are making amazing things happen in NC, and we will keep on keepin' on, regardless of the hate spewed by wounded hearts. <3

all of u have great ideas that i read =quite a few=do not have time to read them all=one thing that needs to be done is see that some of the members of his congregation find out that he is getting all these thank you letters for "his" donation PS i am straight but believe in that thing about loving your neighbor=not judging=the golden rule=u know the things that are apparently not in the Bible he reads

I just donated to the Tennessee Equality Project! Great plan; I hope he gets mountains of thank you notes for his support of LGBT rights.

Donated to Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists in Pastor Worley's name. Feels exhilarating!

I resent the comment about accents. I am an English professor who was born and grew up in North Carolina. I have a distinctive Western NC accent flavored by a Charleston, SC drawl since I lived there 15 years. Regional accents are not bad, nor are they an indication of lack of education or stupidity. Poor grammar, on the other hand, is something that makes me crazy, and I hate to hear Southerners use their regional identity to justify lazy grammar.

I'm pretty sure he would be "again'" this but maybe add a grammar school to the list.

I'm going to make a donation in his name to my (Jewish) temple's building fund.

Just sent $50 to www.equalitync.org
This is amazing to turn hate into such positive action AND have some fun along the way!

Ummm...You're kidding, right? First, there's a lot of good from this. Organizations that are actually helping are getting funded. Second, maybe this hate-mongering, ignorant man who misinterprets the Bible to suit his own negativity will wake up and realize that the verses he uses do not say what he is making them say. Third, maybe he will also understand that calling for the killing of someone who is different than he, is about as un-Christ-like as murdering someone in cold-blood.

Then again, maybe not.

C'mon Tymm... Biblically enlighten us regarding God's blessing and approval of homosexuality. Just what exactly DO those verses mean?

Alan- Churches' addresses are public information and so are their phone numbers so there's nothing wrong or irresponsible about that.
This is a brilliant and positive response to a hateful person. I'm donating and I think you should to if you're not a hateful person.

Please add Equality NC to your list of organizations - they are working within the state he is spreading his hate.
http://www.facebook.com/equalitync

I'm sending my donation to Standing on the Side of Love, the Unitarian Universalist campaign. http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/

Wish there were a way to total up all the dollars this man has generated for LGBT causes!

Youth OUTlook WNC, Inc is a youth leadership and advocacy nonprofit based in Asheville and serving LGBTQ youth in Western North Carolina. Can you include us in the list also?

Another contribution to Equality NC in honor of preacher Worley! I bet he never dreamed he was doing such good for the Lgbtq cause.

Another homophobe; "Thou dost protest to much" must be still in the closet......

Add another donation to Equality NC to the tally. Great idea!

I LOVE this conversation. As a board member of the LGBT Center of Raleigh I noticed that we just received a donation in Pastor Worley's "honor", and now I think I know why! Thank you for this brilliant idea, and please add the LGBT Center of Raleigh as one of the worthwhile organizations who would benefit greatly from the good will generated. This is how a community comes together to overcome the bigotry and hatred of those who would do it harm.

My wife and I just contributed to Equality NC. I think this is a great way to respond -create good while not fanning the flames of hate!

I was just about to write that. Such a profound point. Created homosexual by god is going to be tough for him to argue. I played at a church last Sunday where the pastor said something to the effect of, "I could go on about abortion and same sex marriage, but that doesn't apply to anyone here." I thought to myself, "it might, but I'm glad you have the sense to keep your bigotry to yourself." I'm sure this pastor is ranting to similarly minded individuals with the exception of the person who exposed his hatred and ignorance. Sermons on a Sunday with him must be soooooo much fun. *rolls eyes*

I just contributed to Lutherans Concerned. Oh, what a delightful idea. I was sick over this entire situation. I feel like I've done something about it. Thank you, Rev. Mark. Lots of good may come out of this sad, dangerous man's evil mind and black heart.

Open letter to Mr. Worley

I saw that you spoke in church recently, and apparently have often, about gay and lesbians, how they ought to be treated -- it prompted me to write you this very heartfelt message.

You know, when I was young, going to my little country church, they taught that everyone - EVERY ONE was brought into this world a gift from God, created in HIS image. They taught acceptance, to love one another...regardless of our religion, race, status in life, physical differences, EVERY DIFFERENCE; God gave us each other for a reason. Unconditional love - our goal to give, so we can also receive it. None of us is perfect - so in accepting THAT, we all require unconditional love (acceptance and tolerance when needed) - so we were to give it..and strive to in spite of all of life's and our human weaknesses.

We were instructed to love one another as we love ourselves. To think before we act - to consider the other person's feelings - to walk in their shoes - before we judge or hurt one another by our own inaccurate assessment of their life. Who were WE to judge?

Especially: That each of us is born into this world EXACTLY as we are meant to be. EXACTLY. There was/is such a thing as 'predisposition'. We need to acknowledge that if we are accepting that God has a plan from us from conception - then guess what? He has already decided our gender, hair and eye color, what we'll be like, and who we will be drawn to to love and care for when we are on this Earth. We are Predisposed (genetically imprinted) to be loving, caring, nurturing God-like creatures, created in HIS Image (that means every atom and molecule in us is Predefined By God...) It's the combination of that predisposition (God's imprint, life path, all on our genes...), environment, nurturing, and our own free will that makes us, ultimately, who we become as human beings. It is by God's choice that a child or a sister or a friend or a neighbor loves someone of the same gender. It has never occurred to me to question their choices - but honestly, to admire their strength to accept themselves and NOT feel them less worthy because they are "different" - they choose to 'turn the other cheek' - to live their life to the fullest -as God intended - I admire that strength in the face of adversity -- isn't that what we're taught to do from childhood? I was.

Last time I looked for it, or consulted with my pastor or faith advisers, there wasn't anything in the Bible that said we Must go against the way we were born, no Requirement to change yourself to FIT IN to some other definition of what others think one should be 'like,' (and were instructed by counselors to reject people in our lives who needed us to change to be loved - reinforcing that we were worthy and deserved to be loved just the way we were made by God) We were to accept ourselves, our differences, and, relying on God's love and direction, be who we were DESIGNED by God to be -- I love that.

Just loving messages were found - no rejection or ridicule for being different. God said He loved ALL of us. ALL. That means he is giving acceptance, and love, to EVERY ONE. Just the way they were born, Designed by Him to be. And, also, promised that all who come to him will be accepted and loved by Him -- I know a LOT of gay and lesbian Christians.

So with that, where does any one have the 'God given right' to judge? I don't think we (humans) were given the 'right to judge' - as humans flawed with non perfect views, differing personal opinions and all that aside, sure we think on those lines, but, as God's representatives (and anyone by way of leading an organized religion is setting themselves up as God's representatives) - NO. God doesn't give any one the right to do that.

I was taught "Judge not least ye be judged". They taught us that every person will be brought before HIM to answer for their life. - Hence, the "judge not least ye be judged" (some 'religious representatives' seem to have forgotten that when they pass judgement on those who are different from themselves or don't fit into their preconceived ideas of what is 'right')

In other terms - we should do our best to love and accept each other because some day our actions, our loving and acceptance of one another (or the lack of) will be judged by HIM -I don't know about you, but it took a lot of working on myself to find the ability to truthfully give forgiveness, acceptance, tolerance, and love another for, and sometimes, in spite of, our differences, transgressions, etc..

I was taught that God gave mankind free will (to make hurtful choices against one another - to willfully choose to break commandments). He also gave us challenges (illness, violence against us, heartache...) so we would learn that we will be brought to better places - even our suffering has lessons to be learned. That not only will He bring us through something He Brings us to, but will give us joyful experiences on the other side - which begins with the knowledge t

thanks. I have a lesbian daughter who I couldn't love more. Having a lesbian sister, I was prepared with some knowledge of what life might present her by way of acceptance (or persecution). My only way to live is by example - to try to educate, change minds of those we can, accept those we can't, forgive the hatred and damnation from those not informed - and always pray to know the difference - and when to shut up....which at times can be most difficult.

Christianity and being gay or lesbian, transgender or bi - don't have to be on opposite sides - as my sister says - they just have to believe in one concept - that God is Love - and the rest will fall into place ... I wish it were that simple but constantly hope and pray that someday it might be.

good luck to you - live a fabulous life.

(repeating the last paragraph and continuing - in hopes Worley gets it)

I was taught that God gave mankind free will (to make hurtful choices against one another - to willfully choose to break commandments). He also gave us challenges (illness, violence against us, heartache...) so we would learn that we will be brought to better places - even our suffering has lessons to be learned. That not only will He bring us through something He Brings us to, but will give us joyful experiences on the other side - which begins with the knowledge that with faith, we will get through anything - and be better for it later....

He also put in our lives challenges to be faced, accepted, tolerated and dealt with through compassion and understanding - babies born with mental or physical disabilities, injured veterans, mixed races, victims of inhumane crimes struggling to find their way back to life, people with physical deformities, not to mention people whose free will makes them violent transgressors against women, children and people of lesser strength, people who sit as if THEY made all the rules and carry a "do as I say, not as I do" action in their lives (ever known a church going person to cheat on a spouse? sure you have) and a whole lot more who make it difficult to accept or find a place to 'be at peace with'

I've asked myself why would He do that, several times. in my life.

Know what the answer was? So that those who rise above the challenges God put in their lives, live an example of love and compassion - HIS LOVE - to show the rest of us we need not fear differences but embrace them. We need not fear challenges - because not only will be bring us through them - but He will bring us Glory on the other side of them. We'll be richer for facing adversity, challenges, and making it through, rising above them. That makes every challenge I face much better. And those I struggled with earlier, now easier to see the learning gained and see that yes, life IS sweeter having gone through those things.

Those born by Predisposition are gay or lesbian or another "group" that some pick on - were born the way God designed them to be. It was not His plan to design a divine being, one in his image of a loving and compassionate being - then damn them to Hell on Earth or to a sorrowful afterlife for the way HE made them.

Now, I'm sure God likes a good laugh now and then too - cats chasing dogs, butterflies whose spread wings have scary faces on them - things in nature that are, by nature, beautiful - it's all in our perspective. But, creating HIS creatures, gay, lesbian, transgender, black, white, a variety of religions - is NOT a "HA" moment - These are NO accidents - God is perfect. He doesn't make accidents, nor mistakes. He LOVES. Always. Every One. Every way they Are. Now and Always.

I Love my God. He is a giving, positive, supportive, loving, compassionate, accepting God who teaches each of us every day how to love one another better.

I'm not so sure about your 'god' but he sure as hell isn't MINE.

A human born into this world, as God intended, who is predisposed to love someone of the same gender can no more change themselves than someone born with one leg can grow another. Some things we are born with, we can change - hair color, contacts for our eyes - but things that have to do with our God given heart and soul - should be embraced, for the differences mean facing challenges from others who are ignorant (lack of understanding) or judgmental.

To that, the 'holier than thou' judgement and damnation of people with any difference, who choose not to understand, not to accept, not to love as God would, I say, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do"

PS I'm not judging you and I am not just expressing my opinion - I am just showing you that MY God is a loving God - and your beliefs and actions are flat out wrong.

I pray God forgives you for misrepresenting Him. I pray you find a way to accept others different from you, compassion to understand and love for them just the way they are.

Now that I have forgiven you for your ignorance, misrepresenting the God I know, and being a less than compassionate person, I can accept who you are, pray for your soul to heal, and will choose to hope you find an awakening in your soul.

This letter is brought to you by a mother, sister, friend and neighbor to the most beautiful God created people on earth - who just happen to find love in their own gender...as God intended them to do.

Gloria

Just made a donation to Campaign for Southern Equality. What a great idea! Kudos to you!

I hope he recycles.

I want to give to NC orgs since they seem to be on the front lines...PFLAG, NC Equality, and some NC youth org.

Hey Scott,
OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley is in Pastor Worley's backyard and we'd welcome your donation to help us continue to provide LGBT youth in our community with a safe environment to get together and just be themselves.

.. not to mention our LGBT family members.

Just donated to The Trevor Project!

Abolish religion. Problem solved.

$5.00 donated to Blue Ridge Pride. I got $100.00 and I want to make it as painful as possible for the Irreverend Worley.

Way to go Darren! Please consider making a donation in Pastor Worley's name to OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley. We're right in his neighborhood and provide a safe environment for LGBT youth to get together with their friends and allies. We also work to educate people in our community on the aspects of awareness, understanding, acceptance in inclusion of LGBT youth.

America is next!

I, too, made a donation to PFLAG in Pastor Worley's honor. I like that they will send him notification of the gift and he will be added to their mailing and email lists. I hope my gift will help bring knowledge of PFLAG to anyone in his community who feels attacked by his vitriol.

This is a great way to help LGBT organizations. I donated to the Center for Homicide Research. They are the only non-profit in the nation that researches LGBT homicides!

"The Center for Homicide Research was initially incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1999 under the name Minnesota Gay Homicide Study. The initial research project established information involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) homicide in Minnesota over the past 30 years; the first time a database of this kind has ever been created
In 2004, the Minnesota Gay Homicide Study changed its name to the Center for Homicide Research and expanded its mission to include all marginalized communities and underrepresented areas of homicide.

For over twelve years the Center for Homicide Research has been on the cutting edge of developing lasting resources on the subject of homicide, while also creating systemic change in data collection, law enforcement practices, and public policy construction."

Thank you

THANKS MARK for taking my little idea and making it something so AMAZING!!!

OK, you talk so much about loving other people. But is it really love to call someone "stupid"? I don't think so. Jesus said if you call someone a fool you would be in danger of hell fire.

Jack...Jesus also said, "1 "Don't judge, so that you won't be judged. 2 For the way you judge others is how you will be judged -- the measure with which you measure out will be used to measure to you." (Matthew 7:1-2)

and, "15 "Beware of the false prophets! They come to you wearing sheep's clothing, but underneath they are hungry wolves! 16 You will recognize them by their fruit. Can people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every healthy tree produces good fruit, but a poor tree produces bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, or a poor tree good fruit. 19 Any tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown in the fire! 20 So you will recognize them by their fruit. 21 "Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, only those who do what my Father in heaven wants. 22 On that Day, many will say to me, `Lord, Lord! Didn't we prophesy in your name? Didn't we expel demons in your name? Didn't we perform many miracles in your name?' 23 Then I will tell them to their faces, `I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness!'" (Matthew 7:15-23).

Judgment is not something that we, as humans have a right to do. That is for G-d. However, we ARE to be aware of our leaders and teachers. We, as teachers and preachers, are held to a much higher standard than everyone in the pews. For, we can lead a congregation astray with one sentence. Jesus came against the leadership NOT the everyday person. Those, He blessed. The leaders, He called, "Hypocrites," "white-washed sepulchres filled with dead men's bones", "a den of vipers", and "children of their father, Lucifer".

"A donation has been made to the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists in honor of Pastor Charles L. Worley. Thank you for joining with us to advocate for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons within Baptist communities of faith."

Gays are the new blacks? Come on now, that's taking it way too far. Too compare homosexuality with slavery? Great article other wise.

Thank you Kathleen! I am also Episcopalian!!!!

Just to give credit where credit is due, this idea came originally from the Phelps-a-thon in which participants made donations to the organizations that the Westboro Baptist Church picketed.
<http://drivingequality.com/about/phelps-a-thon/>
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phelps-A-Thon>
A brilliant idea for many causes, but especially for the WBC and also "Pastor" Worley.

Done and done! Made donations to two NC organizations and printed the letter for "pastor" Worley.... Oh he's just gonna LOVE it!

Charles Worley just added on another donation to the Harvey Milk Foundation.