http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/...162845760.html
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.
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07-05-2012, 02:40 PM #1Banned
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Alabama Pastor Holds White Only Conference, Concluded by Cross Burning
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07-05-2012, 02:41 PM #2Yous talking to me?
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You're surprised? Just another "church" trying to get some air time and rake in the $$$...
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07-05-2012, 02:43 PM #3bad_Liberal_Man
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Strong attention wh0ring church.
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07-05-2012, 02:44 PM #4Allied Allies Alliance
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westboro clone, eh?
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07-05-2012, 02:45 PM #5Registered User
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Roll tide?
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07-05-2012, 02:45 PM #6Squirter
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Who cares? Just yesterday I had an all asian barbecue that concluded with tai chi. Where's my ****ing article?
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07-05-2012, 02:49 PM #7Banned
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because that totally has the same implications.Originally Posted by BrandonLee
idiot.
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07-05-2012, 02:50 PM #8If that is true (which I highly doubt), I'm guessing your BBQ wasn't inciting racial hatred?Originally Posted by BrandonLee
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07-05-2012, 02:53 PM #9Registered User
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Lmao
Honestly I wouldn't have a problem with this if it wasn't for the cross burning and kkk stuff, that crosses the line imo
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07-05-2012, 02:53 PM #10Registered User
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In b4 misc justifies this.
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