Wednesday, president-elect Barack Obama, chose pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at the presidential inauguration next month. This of course sparking controversy between many gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender members of our country. Because, Rick Warren does not have the same views on these groups, and believes the should not have the rights to same-sex marriage.
"By inviting Rick Warren to your inauguration, you have tarnished the view that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans have a place at your table," Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights campaign, wrote to Obama earlier this week.
Rick Warren, might not have the same views of Obama, but he was chosen for his active role in America. These roles being championing on issues such as a reduction of global poverty, human rights abuses and the AIDS epidemic. And, not to mention being one of the most influential pastors in America. He's the leader of his church, with over 20,000 people who attend weekly. And, in 2005 was on Time magazines 25 most influential evangelicals. This guy clearly has the stuff.
His views on gay marriage however is not the only thing that sparked outrage throughout many social groups of America. So, did his views on abortion. Like every Christian, he believes it needs to be stopped completely. Not to be just a "safe and rare" procedure.
Personally, I think this is all a load of bullshit. To be 100% honest, just because Obama picks someone with different views then him to do his invocation at his inaugural speech, doesn't mean he simple changed his views on these subjects. The man was picked for his influence, not his views. People need to cry harder, and get over it. I'm personally tired of hearing all this crap about gay rights and same-sex marriage. It's not going to happen. Marriage is a church and religious title. This issue has been raised on many different occasions. I think its just needs to come to an end.
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