Alabama pastor holds ‘whites only’ conference

[jhodge83]

yeah...the whole thing screams "christian"...

Alabama pastor holds

A controversial pastor's conference welcoming only "white Christians" is underway in Lamar County, Ala., upsetting residents of the nearby town of Winfield in the western part of the state.

Christian Identity Ministries is holding a three-day conference for so-called "white Christians" who contend they have been treated unfairly, the Rev. Mel Lewis told local TV station WSFA. Lewis, the organizer and keynote speaker, says they have the right, like any other Americans, to worship how they wish.

Ku Klux Klan flags and white supremacy slogans surround the conference, which will conclude with a cross being set on fire Friday night. Organizers say it's not a cross-burning, but rather sacred Christian cross lighting.

"We are not breaking any laws. We're not violating any ordinances. We're bringing the Word of God to people who want it, obviously, or they wouldn't be here," Lewis told the TV station.

Lewis said of the conference-goers: "They are part of the chosen race."

The mayor of nearby Winfield said residents are upset, and the event does not represent their town in any way.

"Business people are upset. The city is upset. The city of Winfield does not condone this," Winfield Mayor Wayne Silas told another local TV station, WECT.

"It's surprising to see something like that in our town," said Tyler Cantrell. "I know it's been here in the past."

Organizers say their ministry is not a hate group and that although there is a strong KKK presence, the Klan did not sponsor the event.

[The_Outlaw]

yeah...the whole thing screams "christian"...
Alabama pastor holds
A controversial pastor's conference welcoming only "white Christians" is underway in Lamar County, Ala., upsetting residents of the nearby town of Winfield in the western part of the state.
Christian Identity Ministries is holding a three-day conference for so-called "white Christians" who contend they have been treated unfairly, the Rev. Mel Lewis told local TV station WSFA. Lewis, the organizer and keynote speaker, says they have the right, like any other Americans, to worship how they wish.
Ku Klux Klan flags and white supremacy slogans surround the conference, which will conclude with a cross being set on fire Friday night. Organizers say it's not a cross-burning, but rather sacred Christian cross lighting.
"We are not breaking any laws. We're not violating any ordinances. We're bringing the Word of God to people who want it, obviously, or they wouldn't be here," Lewis told the TV station.
Lewis said of the conference-goers: "They are part of the chosen race."
The mayor of nearby Winfield said residents are upset, and the event does not represent their town in any way.
"Business people are upset. The city is upset. The city of Winfield does not condone this," Winfield Mayor Wayne Silas told another local TV station, WECT.
"It's surprising to see something like that in our town," said Tyler Cantrell. "I know it's been here in the past."
Organizers say their ministry is not a hate group and that although there is a strong KKK presence, the Klan did not sponsor the event.

Jesus suffered and died for 'all of mankind'.
The color of a persons skin may matter to 'some people' but it does not matter to Jesus Christ.
Bigoted people need to re-read the entire New testament, because they apparently have not learned that Jesus did not come to this Earth to 'condemn' us, but to 'save' us.
~Amen~

[bootsdeal]

It don't take long to be reminded that they're a lot of sorry people on the planet, and some of them even address themselves as "Rev." There is only one reverent person and that's the Lord. This guy will find that out some day when he bows his knee before the Lord.

[eagleeyes]

montgomery alabama racism from all races is rampant there from what i understand. sad this christian group, is it a westboro knock off .....what a bunch of kooky klan crapola they spew forth and all in the name of their version of jesus and god
smgdh

[JohnD13]

Jesus suffered and died for 'all of mankind'.
The color of a persons skin may matter to 'some people' but it does not matter to Jesus Christ.
Bigoted people need to re-read the entire New testament, because they apparently have not learned that Jesus did not come to this Earth to 'condemn' us, but to 'save' us.
~Amen~

Very well said Outlaw. I've got no time for bigoted people, no matter what their religion.

[Bighouse Doc]

There is NO race but human. We were all made by the same God!

This moron seemed to forget that Jesus is a Jew!

-Doc

[eagleeyes]

yup the human race .......alot like cats....they come in many colors shapes and sizes
they don't hate for the colors of their fur.........we can learn alot from cats
meowing out loud

[bfreak72]

I thi,k someone should tell them tha Jesus probably was not white....hmmm,,,

[Treo]

The Christian Identity movement is hardly main stream Christianity. They are a white supremicist group who's more famous members include Randy Weaver.

[FTG-05]

Reverse the situation where it would be "blacks only" and not one word would be said.

Not one.