Baptist & Reflector

Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835

  • Home
  • Tennessee
  • SBC
  • Columnists
  • SS Lessons
  • Tennescene
  • Radio B&R

BAD CALL BY THE POPE

October 22, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

Before it Hits the PressPope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex marriages is a blow not only for many Catholics but also for other religions and denominations that continue to fight for the biblical view of marriage.

Though Pope Francis had expressed support for civil unions for gay couples in the past, his endorsement — which was shown during the premier of the documentary “Francesco” on Oct. 21, at the Rome Film Festival — has created a stir.

Because he is the first pope to publicly declare his support, his remarks were labeled “historic” by gay Catholics and supporters of same-sex marriage.

I personally would use the term “appalling.” 

When religious leaders, regardless of denomination, affirm what the Bible clearly defines as “sin,” it hurts the witness of those who follow Christ. As a result, Christians who clearly believe and affirm His word are seen as “out of touch” with society.

And, that’s okay. I would rather be seen as in touch with God any day. One of the major problems in our world today is we want to be politically correct instead of biblically correct.

Southern Baptist Convention president J.D. Greear of North Carolina said it well, “No matter what a pope, pastor or elected official says, we do not get to define sexuality or the family. The Creator does, and on this, His word could not be more clear.”

Amen! B&R

Facebooktwittermail

Filed Under: Opinion Column

Subscribe Classifieds Advertise About

Popular Posts

Recent Posts

  • REFOCUSING ON THE MAIN THING
  • TENNESCENE: MAY 14
  • IN THE FIELD: WAVERLY’S FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANTS
  • SBC LEADERS CELEBRATE “100 YEARS OF COOPERATION”
  • TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Address

4017 Rural Plains Circle
Franklin, TN 37064

Contact Information

Mail: Baptist & Reflector, P.O. Box 682789, Franklin, TN 37068
Physical Address: 4017 Rural Plains Circle, Franklin, TN 37064
Email: bandr@tnbaptist.org
Phone: 615-371-2003

2025 © The Baptist and Reflector. All Right Reserved.

Copyright © 2025 · Metro Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in