Pence Under Fire for Attending 'Homophobic' Bible-Based Sermon
Pence spoke at the Holy City Church of God In Christ in Memphis, Tenn., ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – affirming the “ideals” King supported – but it was a pastor’s subsequent sermon that sparked controversy.
NBC News’ website, ran an Out News story under the headline, “Pence attends homophobic sermon streamed on White House YouTube channel.” The Hill’s website ran a similar story with the title, “Pence attends sermon where bishop says 'demonic spirit' is behind homosexual attraction.” Newsweek and others posted similar stories.
The pastor’s sermon, though, was similar to what can be heard in any evangelical church.
“The church is Christ’s bride. One day He’s coming back for his bride,” Bishop Jerry Wayne Taylor said....