{"id":3379,"date":"2023-07-22T18:22:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T18:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/?p=3379"},"modified":"2023-07-22T18:22:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T18:22:29","slug":"church-sign-sparks-controversy-during-pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/22\/church-sign-sparks-controversy-during-pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Church Sign Sparks Controversy During Pride Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Sign with a Message<\/h2>\n<p>A picture of the message displayed on the welcome sign of Carters Grove Baptist Church in Hazel Green was recently posted on the \/r\/HuntsvilleAlabama subreddit. The sign reads, \u201cPride month sounds about right,\u201d and includes the scripture from Proverbs 16:18, \u201cPride goeth before destruction.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"v-new24-info-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Offensive to Some<\/h2>\n<p>The post raised concerns about the sign possibly offending members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those who may still be hesitant about coming out. One commenter pointed out that the sign at least provides transparency about the congregation\u2019s stance, allowing individuals to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63018\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63018\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63018 entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-450x248.webp 450w\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"418\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx-450x248.webp 450w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjExMDEx.webp\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WZDX News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Varied Perspectives<\/h2>\n<p>While some defended the sign\u2019s message, viewing it as a display of community unity and diverse viewpoints, others expressed discomfort with the sign\u2019s stance. However, Pastor Jim Weaver of Carter\u2019s Grove Baptist Church stood by the decision to display the sign, emphasizing his belief in discouraging what he considers \u201can unhealthy lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63019\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63019\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63019 entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-150x90.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-450x269.webp 450w\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"455\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-150x90.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3-450x269.webp 450w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNjc2NTQ3.webp\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WZDX News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Church\u2019s Stance and Motivation<\/h2>\n<p>Pastor Jim Weaver explained that he put up the sign in June in response to Pride month because he disagrees with the idea of celebrating what he believes is an \u201cunscriptural lifestyle.\u201d He stated, \u201cI believe, scripturally speaking, promoting a lifestyle that the bible calls sinful will bring a country down. It\u2019s not bigotry, it\u2019s actually loving a person to tell them that things are not right in their life.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63017\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63017 entered lazyloaded td-animation-stack-type0-2\" src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-150x70.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-450x210.webp 450w\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"354\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1.webp 760w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-150x70.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1-450x210.webp 450w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MTgyNDI1MDAxNDIzNTQ1NDc1-1.webp\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WZDX News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Supportive Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community<\/h2>\n<p>David Cleland, a member of the board of directors for Rocket City Pride, acknowledged that he can see both sides of the debate. He initially interpreted the sign as supportive of pride, but regardless of differing opinions, Cleland encourages those seeking support to visit Rocket City Rainbow Pages for LGBT+ friendly resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>In conclusion, the sign placed on Carters Grove Baptist Church\u2019s welcome sign has sparked controversy, with some defending its message and others finding it offensive. The pastor stands firm in his belief, while the community\u2019s perspectives remain varied. For individuals seeking support and resources, Rocket City Rainbow Pages can be a helpful destination.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Controversial church sign in Hazel Green sparks community outrage\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MHAC9lU4E0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Sign with a Message A picture of the message displayed on the welcome sign of Carters Grove Baptist Church in Hazel Green was recently posted on the \/r\/HuntsvilleAlabama subreddit. The sign reads, \u201cPride month sounds about right,\u201d and includes the scripture from Proverbs 16:18, \u201cPride goeth before destruction.\u201d Offensive to Some The post raised [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3379","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3379"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3379"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3381,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3379\/revisions\/3381"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}