Original title: The Giglio Imbroglio — The Public Inauguration of a New Moral McCarthyism, but I consider that use of Senator McCarthy's name highly offensive so I didn't use it.

The story, also highly offensive:

A new chapter in America’s moral revolution came today as Atlanta pastor Louie Giglio withdrew from giving the benediction at President Obama’s second inaugural ceremony. In a statement released to the White House and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Giglio said that he withdrew because of the furor that emerged yesterday after a liberal watchdog group revealed that almost twenty years ago he had preached a sermon in which he had stated that homosexuality is a sin and that the “only way out of a homosexual lifestyle … is through the healing power of Jesus.”

In other words, a Christian pastor has been effectively disinvited from delivering an inaugural prayer because he believes and teaches Christian truth.


The reaction of a WH dedicated to "diversity" and "freedom of expression":

“We were not aware of Pastor Giglio’s past comments at the time of his selection, and they don’t reflect our desire to celebrate the strength and diversity of our country at this inaugural. Pastor Giglio was asked to deliver the benediction in large part because of his leadership in combating human trafficking around the world. As we now work to select someone to deliver the benediction, we will ensure their beliefs reflect this administration’s vision of inclusion and acceptance for all Americans.”

In essence, an apology and vow to find someone who won't offend the perverts.
http://www.albertmohler.com/2013/01/10/t...al-mccarthyism/

Ever deeper into the moral sewer, my friends, ever deeper.

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The gauntlet was thrown down yesterday, and the axe fell today. Wayne Besen, founder of the activist group Truth Wins Out, told The New York Times yesterday: “It is imperative that Giglio clarify his remarks and explain whether he has evolved on gay rights, like so many other faith and political leaders. It would be a shame to select a preacher with backward views on LBGT people at a moment when the nation is rapidly moving forward on our issues.”

And there you have it — anyone who has ever believed that homosexuality is morally problematic in any way must now offer public repentance and evidence of having “evolved” on the question. This is the language that President Obama used of his own “evolving” position on same-sex marriage. This is what is now openly demanded of Christians today. If you want to avoid being thrown off the program, you had better learn to evolve fast, and repent in public.

This is precisely what biblical Christians cannot do. While seeking to be gentle in spirit and ruthlessly Gospel-centered in speaking of any sin, we cannot cease to speak of sin as sin. To do so is not only to deny the authority of Scripture, not only to reject the moral consensus of the saints, but it undermines the Gospel itself. The Gospel makes no sense, and is robbed of its saving power, if sin is denied as sin.

An imbroglio is a painful and embarrassing conflict. The imbroglio surrounding Louie Giglio is not only painful, it is revealing. We now see the new Moral McCarthyism in its undisguised and unvarnished reality. If you are a Christian, get ready for the question you will now undoubtedly face: “Do you now or have you ever believed that homosexuality is a sin?” There is nowhere to hide.

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This is the crux of the matter.

....Giglio said that he withdrew because of the furor that emerged yesterday after a liberal watchdog group revealed that almost twenty years ago he had preached a sermon in which he had stated that homosexuality is a sin and that the “only way out of a homosexual lifestyle … is through the healing power of Jesus.”

20 years ago?

I would've said "Yes, that is what I preached twenty years ago, that's what I preach today, and that is what I will preach henceforth until my Lord returns!"

Let the usurper Hussein Obama and his minions be damned.

Quote: Heisenberg wrote in post #6

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Islam teaches the same regarding homosexuality.

Ask them if Islam is evil.

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Quote: Cincinnatus wrote in post #1

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In essence, an apology and vow to find someone who won't offend the perverts.

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we will ensure their beliefs reflect this administration’s vision of inclusion and acceptance for all Americans.”

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Well, what happens when it doesn't reflect the Christian's vision? Are we supposed to throw our belief aside because the president has issued a decree? The Bible says that homosexuality is a sin but Obama says we must accept it as inclusion and diversity. Hmmm....which one do I adhere too?

An imbroglio is a painful and embarrassing conflict. The imbroglio surrounding Louie Giglio is not only painful, it is revealing. We now see the new Moral McCarthyism in its undisguised and unvarnished reality. If you are a Christian, get ready for the question you will now undoubtedly face: “Do you now or have you ever believed that homosexuality is a sin?” There is nowhere to hide.

We had better be ready. Obama has another four years of unbridled radical, amoral ideology to force down America's throat.

We will have nowhere to hide...........

Except in our ROCK, Jesus Christ.

May God have mercy on this nation, which has chosen to abandon God.