Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Tip of the Hat to the Joyce Meyer Ministries (Can't believe I wrote that)

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU
 
rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-10 04:32 AM
Original message
Tip of the Hat to the Joyce Meyer Ministries (Can't believe I wrote that)
It is increasingly evident that the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" introduced in the Ugandan parliament is a profoundly offensive, dangerous and disturbing attack on the very foundation of individual liberties and human rights afforded not only to the good citizens of Uganda, but on the at-large global community.

If enacted, this hostile legislation will also further, and adversely, serve as a major setback in the global health efforts to combat Uganda's AIDS epidemic and reduce the record-high infection rates among the country's HIV population, an already at-risk community that could be further ostracized, threatened, and targeted as potential criminals.

Our missions and ministry message has always been to teach that the Word of God is about helping people - all people - learn that God loves them and has a purpose for their lives, not put guilt or condemnation on them.

As a global society, we do not have to agree, endorse or condone the lifestyle choices of others. However, history has taught us that we equally cannot and should not excuse those who would hide behind religion or misuse God's word to justify bigotry and persecution.

With this statement, our motivation and intent is not to interfere with Uganda's political agenda or internal affairs. As believers, however, we have a moral and ethical duty that compels us to speak out against injustice wherever it may be in the world.

Joyce Meyer Ministries

I don't agree that homosexuality is a lifestyle choice.
But, I'll take an ally on this issue (especially one with her reach) anywhere I can get it
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
Delphinus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-10 05:45 AM
Response to Original message
1. Had I not
just read some of your responses in another thread I posted to, I wouldn't have even *thought* of reading this one.

May this statement they issued have a good impact.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lint Head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-10 07:16 AM
Response to Original message
2. Joyce Meyers does not speak for anyone but herself.
Who cares what she says. Using the life of Christ to get rich is despicable. She has enough money to feed every poor person in this country but doesn't.

http://www.gospelassemblyfree.com/facts/falseprophets.htm
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
niceypoo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-10 07:37 AM
Response to Original message
3. There is something disturbing about that woman's eyes
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Tue May 14th 2024, 06:38 PM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC