Church Sign Says "God Hates"

Many drivers will never notice the message on a sign in front of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, but those who do seem to have an opinion about it. It says, "Homosexuality is a sin that God hates."The church's pastor, T.C. Johnson, says he's surprised by the reaction. He's getting a flood of emails and letters from people who find the statement offensive. But he's not apologizing.Johnson says, "I think we are Scriptural on that, and we aren't ashamed to hold that truth up and let people know the truth."It's a truth that Pastor Johnson says isn't popular this day in age. Homosexuality in the church is a hot topic. It's one that Richard Barham is very familiar with. He's the pastor of Metropolitan Community Church in Huntsville, a predominantly gay congregation just down the road from St. Luke's.Barham says, "It's very sad for any church to use their sign to promote hate." He says it goes against the Bible. God is a god of love, and sending a message of hate does little to build up a community.

It may not be a pleasant thought that God hates, but it is still true. If we do not declare it, who will? If the bible says it, then so should we.