‘Flamboyantly Gay Pastors’ Are Trying to Take the Word ‘Gay’ & Rainbows Back From the LBGT Community
- Posted on May 8, 2012 at 2:58pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Pastor Ken Hutcherson (Image Credit: Antioch Bible Church)
Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioch Bible Church in Redmond, Washington, has come “out of the closet” to share a message: He’s “gay” and he wants the whole world to know it.
Now, I know what you’re thinking — Hutcherson, a former NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, is referencing his views on sexuality. But this isn’t the case. Instead, the heterosexual preacher is talking about attitude. Recently, he made some interesting statements about reclaiming the word “gay” from the LGBT community (i.e. their definition of “gay” is “happy”).
Rather than serving as a word used to describe sexual preference, Hutcherson hopes that it will return to its roots of being a descriptive for “happy” or “joyous.” So he took to his church‘s web site along with fellow Pastor James Hansen to publish an article that delves into what he’s hoping to accomplish.
The introduction to their article reads as though it is coming from someone who is discussing his or her experience “coming out” as gay:
Coming out of the closet is a difficult decision to make, especially when close, personal relationships are at stake. Will my family abandon me? Will my friends still look at me the same? Will this announcement be worth the risk? These are indeed valid concerns that can make a person live like a double agent for years. And even though this decision is acutely personal, it does help to stand along side someone else who is ready to announce the very same thing. It is a shared declaration. Coming out may be a personal choice, but doing it with someone you love somehow feels so right. It is with this spirit of unity that Pastor Ken Hutcherson and his ministerial partner, James Hansen, would like to shout loud and proud, “We are gay!”
Pastor James Hansen (Image Credit: Antioch Bible Church)
The article goes on to leave the reader questioning what, exactly, this definition of “gayness” really means. “Hold a gaydar up to either of us and it’s likely to read “Fabulous!,” the pastors write. Gay rights activist Dan Savage, too, is discussed, as the faith leaders maintain that he “claims to be gay,“ but that ”he’s not.”
Instead, they characterize him as an “agitator who happens to be homosexual.“ Hutcherson and Hansen even extend an invitation to Savage to come to their office so they can show him how to truly be ”gay.” Christians, the pastors maintain, are the true members of “the gay community.” They continue:
…why should disagreement imply hatred? Isn’t it just a difference of opinion in the marketplace of ideas? We remember a time when love meant that we cared so deeply about another person that we would tell them the truth about their destructive lifestyle. After all, a mom didn’t warn her kids about the hot stove out of malice. But try doing that today with children raised on tolerance’s pablum and they’re likely to sue her for reckless maternal insensitivity. Ah, progress.
Maybe some of these changes need to be changed. For instance, we’ve been thinking a lot about changing our culture’s perception of that colorful reminder of God’s love…the rainbow. Recently, I (Ken) put out an article about taking the rainbow back for God. We’ve heard from many of you asking how, in practical ways, this can be done. It’s simple. Find anything with a rainbow on it and display it. Get a rainbow tie and wear it. Get a rainbow sticker and put it on your car. Rainbow umbrellas, rainbow scarves, rainbow wigs, the possibilities are endless. You can even contact us and we’ll send you a rainbow pin. Then, when you’re asked about it, you can let people know that the rainbow is God’s loving promise to never again destroy the entire world by a flood. And when you’re there…the Gospel is waiting to be shared just around the corner.
The “flamboyantly gay pastors” encouraged Christians to let the world see their joy. Rather than remain apathetic, Hutcherson and Hansen are encouraging believers to have active involvement in the world and to “stop hiding.” In the end, it seems they’re bent on taking back some of the words and symbols that are now used by homosexuals.
While some may support these efforts, others — particularly those in the LBGT community — will likely see them as inflammatory and unneeded. Let us know what you think in the comments section, below.
(H/T: Huffington Post)
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Comments (78)
dennisS
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:30pmWhew! I can now again comfortably sing one of my favorite Christmas carols that includes,”don we now our gay apparel, fa-la-la-la-la-la- la- la- la” The left has been very successful in hi-jacking our language in the name of political correctness, maybe this is a start in the other direction. I admit, I almost didn‘t read the article because I didn’t need my blood pressure to go through the roof! Good for those guys!
Report Post »Caballosinnombre
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:22pmIf we are going to define gay to what it really means why cant we define homosexuality to what it really is? A perversion of nature.
Report Post »Obamammy
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:06pmA perversion of nature that needs to be curb stomped.
Pedophilia is 100% the cause of gays being allowed out of the closet.
Report Post »Master.Debater
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:22pmThis story is gay.
Report Post »iampraying4u
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:45pmabomanation
Report Post »Solzhenitsin
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:19pmHm. My reply is lost in the ether.
For those condemning them as if they were homosexuals, read before you comment please. Thanks.
As for me, I loved rainbows before they were claimed by the perverts, still love the ones I see in the sky and look forward to seeing the one around the throne of God per Revelation 4:3.
Report Post »Joe Schmuck
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:29pmSOLZ
I Agree …
Thinking I missed something after reading some comments, I went back and confirmed they are not homosexual pastors.
I’m tired of have our symbols, words, colors or whatever stolen. It’s bad enough to have the PC police over our shoulder and folks trying to steal our Cross.
It’s a strange world … and it‘s no wonder considering it’s ruler.
Report Post »JGraham III
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 9:59pmSeems like a waste of time to me. Speak the truth in love and don’t waste time trying to re-redefine a word. As for the rainbow, the last time I saw a rainbow in the sky , it had 7 colors; the LGBT ‘rainbow’ has only 6. Interesting…yet another perversion of the Truth. The rainbow is the token of a covenant God made with mankind that he would never again allow the earth to be overspread with water. Sorry Algore, yer stupid gobal warming fear about massive flooding ain’t gonna happen.
Report Post »hayesstephen
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:25pmJust a thought. Yahweh created the Bow, owns it. Gay is a word that has always meant happy. Gay(people) are some of the most unhappy people in the world. It seems to me there is nothing GAY about being a homosexual. Why don‘t they adopt the phase ’ I’m depressed, always depressed. Why can’t I be happy. I’ certainly not gay (happy,joyous).
Report Post »Right Is Correct
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:09pm“Gay” “Pastor” Not in the bible, never was, has been or will be. Sorry.
Report Post »SoNick
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:31pminternet, vaccines, space exploration and cars weren’t mentioned in the Bible either. What’s your point?
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:08pmGay as in happy! Or like in the song “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”. (“Make the yuletide ”gay”!)
Report Post »LAM2
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:20pm@Right is Correct
Report Post »Did you read the article, or even the headline, before posting? Here’s a spoiler — the pastors aren’t homosexual.
Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:14pmTMI, don‘t ast don’t tell works 4 me. No 1 really cares about ur sex life freaks.
Report Post »hayesstephen
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:27pmPlease read the article. These men are strong spirit filled Christians. Read, think about what you read, than post your thoughts.
Report Post »brother_ed
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:09pmI find it interesting that we have nothing else to do but fret over the words we use to describe others.
I have no idea concerning the history of the homosexual movement regarding their co-opting the rainbow or the word ‘gay’, but I’m pretty sure they are not guilty of any copyright infringement.
That being said, I prefer the word ‘homosexual’ if needed to describe someone’s sexual preference. I believe it to be the most accurate.
My religion teaches me that homosexuality is a sin, but we all have faults. Heavenly Father loves all of His children, therefore it is my job to love them, also.
A person’s sexual preference is not a determining factor in my deciding to associate with another human being. One of my best friends was Steve when I met him, now she is Stephanie. What do I care? She is still a great person and trusted friend.
Report Post »firstHat
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:09pmThere, on the mountain and the sky,
On all the tragic scene they stare.
One asks for mournful melodies;
Accomplished fingers begin to play.
Their eyes mid many wrinkles, their eyes,
Their ancient, glittering eyes, are gay.
William Butler Yeats
Report Post »Joe Schmuck
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:15pmAAAGGGHHH The Good Ol days …
Report Post »Average_Joseph
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 7:50amYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyabba-dabba-doooooooo!”
Flintstones… Meet the Flintstones,
They’re a modern stoneage family.
From the town of Bedrock,
They’re a page right out of history.
Let’s ride with the family down the street.
Through the courtesy of Fred’s two feet.
When you’re with the Flintstones,
have a yabba dabba doo time,
a dabba doo time,
we’ll have a gay old time
Lyrics to “The Flinstones” cartoon introduction song
Report Post »hayesstephen
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:29pmThank you!!!
Report Post »FromSeaToSea
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:58pmYep, whole family is gay. Kids too. They love to be gay. Sometimes it’s a complete distraction for the family. All our relatives know we are gay. I think most of the neighbors are gay in our community. I can hardly control the kids at the dinner table. Sometimes the food even gets spilled. It’s all gay in my house. We don’t display the rainbow, but I do remember the promise God made to each of us.
No as you guessed we are not homosexuals.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:56pmGAY pastors???????????? THere is a lot wrong with that phrase. What blashpemy! I know a bunch of ‘little guys’ that will burn hotter than most in a few years.
Report Post »LAM2
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:13pmIt really helps to read the article before commenting. The headline indicating that these pastors are taking the words “gay” and “rainbow” back from the gay community should have been a tip off that the pastors are not homosexual — they are making a point about the gay community co-opting the language, redefining terms, and they want to restore the word “gay” and the symbol of the rainbow to their original meanings. Why would anyone burn in hell for that???
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:53pmSo that’s what the Flintstones meant by “we’ll have a gay old time”. Here I thought Fred and Barney was up to no good down at the Water Buffalo lodge.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:53pmLeave the Rainbows in the Heavens and keep your “habits” on Earth.
Report Post »JimL
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:52pmsupra sinners vs sinners
Support sinners w/o lobbiests and Vote in 2012, thoughtfully.
Words do have meaning when grounded in reality, natural and super natural.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:49pmThese pastors are frauds. They are from hell and are leading the weak minded into an eternal hell.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:54pmThe “Hutch” is a conservative godly man. Read the article dude.
Report Post »MrSunshine
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:56pmAmen Squid! I knew as soon as I finished the article that there would be people ready to pounce just because of the headline.
When you pay attention only to the cover, that’s when you get suckered!
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:43pm“Just because Rainbows are curved; doesn’t mean that are not STRAIGHT”
FREE THE RAINBOWS!!!!!
Rainbows are not GAY or h o m o sexual or ANY sexual. Please leave them alone!
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:34pmSo sodemy is legal now in our military ?
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:49pmWith animals now also….
Report Post »Locked
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:27pm@The-Monk
“With animals now also….”
False.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:06pm@Locked
Check this out Locked…..
“On Nov. 15, the Senate Armed Services Committee had unanimously approved S. 1867, the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to repeal Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Article 125 of the UCMJ makes it illegal to engage in both sodomy with humans and sex with animals.
It states: “(a) Any person subject to this chapter who engages in unnatural carnal copulation with another person of the same or opposite sex or with an animal is guilty of sodomy. Penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense. (b) Any person found guilty of sodomy shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
Here’s a link to the story posted on The Blaze Dec 2, 2011;
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/senate-repeals-bans-on-sodomy-and-bestiality-in-the-u-s-military/
Now what do you have to say? NDAA was/is far worse than most people thought.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:00am@The-Monk
“Pentagon officials described the changes as largely a legal housekeeping matter, because the sodomy prohibition had long ago been struck down by the Supreme Court and the bestiality prohibition was covered by other sections of the UCMJ.”
Let me repeat that for you:
“the bestiality prohibition was covered by other sections of the UCM”
Specifically, article 134. This specifically applied to bestiality in US v. Sanchez, 11 C.M.A. 216, 29 C.M.R. 32 (1960), and was applied yet again in United States v. Phillips, 70 M.J. 161 (C.A.A.F. 2011).
It is false to claim that bestiality is legal in the military now.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:32pmWhat do gay men call hemroids ?
Report Post »Speed bumbs
Joe Schmuck
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:58pmI could never understand why hemorrhoids weren’t called Asteroids form the beginning. And Visa Versa. Makes more sense.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:30pmY do u think Barney Frankis has a peach problem ?
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:36pmThis might be worth buying tickets for and sitting on the sidelines.
Report Post »Todd P
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:29pmI’m all in favor of taking back the word “gay” and the “rainbow” – but these “pastors” had better read what both the Old Testament and New Testament say about their “lifestyles”.
Homosexuality is an abomination unto the Lord!
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:56pmTodd
The pastors are not homosexual. Their pont is to take back the word “gay” from the GLBT and to its orignial use as “joyous”.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:59pmYou sir are correct………….
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:13pm@Dismayed i was thrown off when i read heterosexual but went back to read it again after reading your comment to todd and now I understand completely. It’s always the little things that stupify me. lol
Report Post »Solzhenitsin
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:14pmDid you read the article? They are identifying as “flamboyantly gay” with the definition of “gay” being “happy” and not “homosexual.” In fact, the article makes sure to point out that neither is a homosexual. If I didn’t live in a city with more homosexuals per capita than San Fran, I might dare to wear a rainbow, but here it would just be taken as me supporting the politically active homosexuals rather than taking back God’s covenant symbol.
I have thought about making an e-mail sig with a rainbow and Psalm 50: 16-21, but it’s kind of long and most leftists who think they are Christians would never recognize themselves in it.
But to the wicked God says,
Report Post »“What right have you to tell of My statutes
And to take My covenant in your mouth?
For you hate discipline,
And you cast My words behind you.
When you see a thief, you are pleased with him,
And you associate with adulterers.
You let your mouth loose in evil
And your tongue frames deceit.
You sit and speak against your brother;
You slander your own mother’s son.
These things you have done and I kept silence;
You thought that I was just like you;
I will reprove you and state the case in order before your eyes.
otoa
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:27pmMatthew 7:21-23
English Standard Version (ESV)
I Never Knew You
Report Post »21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
AmazingGrace8
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:24pmLike the commercial with the little kid at the wedding, “whatever makes you understand”. I guess when told I had stage 3 cancer, I could have convinced myself & told others, “I have a stage 3 cold”.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:04pmHang in there grace ,sending out prayers for a friend girl………………..
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:19pmThrow it right back at the LGBT community….I always hated, thats right, HATED, the co-opting of the word and symbol and the ever present war to redefine what marriage is…This Orwellian Newspeak the LEFT uses is tiresome and most Americans are disgusted by it…I always thought the word F***** was just fine, but thats just me…call me old fashioned…{Freaks,by the way} ;-)
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:17pmBut mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. (2 Timothy 3)
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. (Acts 20:28-30)
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:16pmMuslim wubs gays, what a bunch of weirdos.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:12pmAs long as He is not happy about a wide stance on the toilet…I am all for it!
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 3:10pmHomosexuality is a developmental disorder.
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