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If you interfere with their
"fun," be prepared to suffer their wrath.
Report for January 9,
2004
We know the preachers featured in the article
below. Their story is true, and similar arrests are increasingly taking
place across America. In many areas of our nation, the First Amendment
instantly gives way when sodomites are "offended" by gospel
preaching. Be concerned, Christians. In the not too distant future, the
tyranny directed at Christians sharing God's Word on the public sidewalk
in front of sodomite carnivals will reach into your church. The best
antidote to that danger is for Christians to build up a local church
faithful to God's Word, pray, live for Christ, and honor the Lord by
publicly proclaiming His Word. "Go ye into all the world, and preach
the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15).
Trial Starts for Preachers Arrested Outside
Pro-Homosexual Celebration
By Allie Martin, January 8, 2004
http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/1/82004d.asp
(AgapePress) - A trial begins today for four ministers arrested in
Philadelphia while preaching outside of a "gay pride"
celebration event.
Jim Lymon, a New York evangelist, and Pennsylvania pastors Jim Grove,
Stephen Garisto, and Michael Marcavage were arrested last July and charged
with disorderly conduct and defiant trespass while evangelizing on a
public street outside of "PrideFest" -- an annual homosexual,
bisexual, and transgendered event. The day-long event featured various
activities, including the sale of pornographic materials, public nudity,
and open lewdness.
Marcavage says all four ministers cooperated with police but were arrested
simply for preaching the gospel.
"There was no unlawful thing that we were doing. We were just out
there talking to people," Marcavage explains. "We had a lot of
good discussions going, and it was very unfortunate that this would come
about -- but you come to expect that when you're on the front lines. When
you're dealing with people in a public forum, the police become more
aggressive."
In Marcavage's opinion, the arrests underscore the need for spiritual
awakening in America. He says what he and the others are involved in
"is a spiritual battle" -- and that without the prayers of
fellow believers, it is difficult to continue to stand against the
opposition.
"In this battle, more and more opposition [emerges] when we're out
there and we're trying to witness for Christ," he explains.
"We're trying come against evil in our communities, to say 'No,
Satan, we're not going to allow you to invade our communities
anymore.'"
Despite that opposition, Marcavage promises to continue preaching the
gospel and to do what is right -- "to stand on God's truth."
Grove, Garisto, and Marcavage were jailed until the event was over. Lymon,
the first to be arrested, was cited and released.
Homo-Fascism
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