1. Conservative pastors are saying the video will help win souls for Jesus and there is nothing to be apologetic about. 2. Conservative church pastors say they are increasingly alarmed by clergy willing to perform same-sex unity ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples. 3. In some instances, conservative Christian pastors have declined invitations to participate in such services on the grounds that it would compromise their integrity. 4. Muffett said that he had met with three groups of conservative pastors on Monday and found that almost all of them supported Bush. 5. Some conservative pastors had opposed the visit and had insisted that Hybels not go easy in his questioning of Clinton in his missteps. 6. Texas moderate leaders discounted subtle threats by conservative pastors that some churches may not contribute money to the state and will send contributions directly to the national convention. 7. While acknowledging the involvement of many churches in AIDS prevention and care, black gay leaders said conservative pastors who preached against homosexuality still posed a considerable hurdle. |
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