Judge in Schiavo case tossed out of his congregation – Another victory for Christian values?

by Ruben on Mar.27, 2005, under Archive

This morning’s news brings the following nugget:

(From The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050327/1069325.asp)

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Last week, he parted ways with his Southern Baptist church, which had advocated keeping Terri Schiavo alive, after his pastor suggested he leave.

“You must know that in all likelihood it is this case which will define your career and this case that you will remember in the waning days of life,” the Rev. William Rice, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, wrote to Greer in a letter that later became public. “I hope you can find a way to side with the angels and become an answer to the prayers of thousands.”

me: I am appalled at the pastor’s behavior. Ironically, I think the pastor’s actions will leave a bigger mark in the waning days of his life. I also note the concept of a forgiving God has gone out the window.

Judge Greer has shown tremendous integrity and determination to uphold the law, something that seems to have escaped all the politicians involved in this tragic issue.