Weather 67° 
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Pet zebra, macaw found in truck outside Dubuque bar
Obama visiting wind energy plant in Newton Thursday
Firefighters locate drowning victim on Cedar River
Police called 18 times regarding Isaiah Sweet’s behavior towards grandparents, records show
Local family fitness programs aim to combat rise in teen diabetes, prediabetes
Officials critical of inconsistent alcohol laws for boats and motor vehicles
About 100 protest ‘gay is not OK’ message at Des Moines church
Sign changed after criticism; pastor says message not intended to condemn
6 Comments
thegazette.com Copyright 2011 SourceMedia Group. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The sign outside the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ. (image via ThinkProgress.org)
About 100 people gathered outside a Des Moines church on Sunday to protest because of the minister’s planned sermon on homosexuality.
The protesters became upset with the Rev. Michael Demastus’ message after he advertised the sermon with a message stating “Gay is not okay” on the marquee outside Fort Des Moines Church of Christ.
Demastus says his message is about the sin of homosexuality but wasn’t intended to condemn gay people.
Demastus altered the message on the church sign after it was criticized.
6 Comments
