IT HAS COME TO THIS!

Oservation of the Day!

I have talked about the Rock church in San Diego. Below is a email Pastor Miles McPherson sent to the Rock congregation. The church position was naturally Yes on Prop 8. Their position has always been one of hate the sin, love the sinner. If you have ever been to this church you would understand they live by this. Their religious beliefs stem from the Bible's teaching, and they believe marriage is between a man and a woman. Whether that is your belief is for or against is
irrelevant. I believe this church is tolerant. I know this is not true of all right-oriented churches.

Pastor Miles has always said that we are tolerant, and he wonders why the gay community can't be tolerant of his beliefs. What the Rock Church is most against is being forced against their core beliefs to marry people, under the threat of losing their tax status.

My own belief is that it should not be taught in schools at the lower grades. The California Teachers Union says that that is not part of the bill. They are right. I would have to ask, why did the Union give a million dollars for the NO side? The tactic of the left is always to get their foot in the door and than sue for expansion.

Even Elton John made the point that the Gay community should have pushed for a civil union solution.

The following is an email from Pastor Miles. It has come to this, Sad to say.

As you may be aware, there have been a number of No On 8 protests around the country since the election. As recent as today there was a protest in downtown San Diego. We anticipate that there may be protestors at some point tomorrow at the Rock.

People have the constitutional right to demonstrate as long as they are not blocking an entrance to the building (steps) or disturbing the service in any way. The police have been notified and will be ready to assist us. We do not anticipate that being necessary but they will be ready. Please be patient with our security as they will be more stringent than usual in their inspection of bags entering the building.

Also take note of the following in the event that you should encounter any demonstrators:

Don't engage in conversation if possible.
Don't make prolonged eye contact.
Avoid physical contact but of course you have the right protect or defend yourself and the church from injury or property damage. We expect peaceful demonstrators but you never know.
Disturbances in the service will be received with spontaneous worship by the congregation while the security team responds.
If you witness any acts of hate against a person or property, (personal, church or that of our neighbors at Liberty station) get a good description of the offender or take a picture and call the police immediately. Our address is 2277 Rosecrans St. Walk with a friend if you can. Rock Security will be readily available to help and will be wearing black RSM shirts.
Keep in mind that these protests are a form of religious persecution. This is to be expected against those who stand for biblical principles and Jesus gives us clear guidelines to our response.

Matthew 6:43-46 - "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?"

Sincerely,
Pastor Miles

It is a day that could be better, but enjoy it anyway!

Sam