Neigh-Sayer: Mississippi Pastor Dresses Horse in Wedding Dress To Protest Same-Sex Marriage
A Mississippi pastor dressed a horse in a wedding dress and stood outside the federal courthouse in protest of same-sex marriage, while totally missing the point that a horse cannot consent to marriage, whereas two men or two women can.
WJTV reports that Reverend Edward James of Bertha Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Charlotte was the mastermind behind the spectacle.
“The horse is to show the ridiculous idea of two men getting married,” James said.
James explained that after a federal decision was made in November to lift the ban on same-sex marriage in the state, he is hoping Judge Carlton Reeves will change his mind.
“I’m a Mississippian and I’m praying and hoping that we will remain a state that only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman,” he said.
“The argument is not about sin or religious belief or what the church says about marriage equality. It is strictly about benefits, rights, protection extended by government not by the church,” Outlaw said.
James stood outside with his horse for more than two hours as people honked their horns or stopped to take pictures.
“I’ve had 100-percent support so far, thumbs up, tooting on the horns, I’ve even had a couple come out and give me a hug and hug the horse,” he said.
Yeah well, it is Mississippi.
“I think the good reverend should probably focus on what he can do to minister to the needs of the LGBT community and not get involved with hot button interests like marriage equality right now,” Outlaw said.
The federal court of appeals is scheduled to hear arguments about Mississippi’s ban on same sex-marriage on January 9th in New Orleans.
Hey I know! Maybe if those opposed to same-sex marriage all bring cross-dressed horses, that’ll work.
Watch courtesy of WJTV:
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H/T: My buddy @TomCinmidlife with thanks.
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By: Anomaly100
fahvel December 13th, 2014 at 12:43
are these kind of folks normal (in all senses) to the american landscape or do you guys have really profound spelunking researchers???
fahvel December 13th, 2014 at 13:43
are these kind of folks normal (in all senses) to the american landscape or do you guys have really profound spelunking researchers???
neworleans878 December 13th, 2014 at 12:47
On his sign: “This might even be possible if the band on same sex marriage…”
Either there’s music I’ve never heard or he’s a product of Mississippi education…
(at the :30 mark)
PH December 13th, 2014 at 14:49
I thought I was the only one to notice that he appears to be somewhat illiterate!
Candide Thirtythree December 14th, 2014 at 01:34
It’s Mississippi, the state of illiterate. Worst state in every category there is and they still vote nothing but republican, they never learn anything.
nola878 December 13th, 2014 at 13:47
On his sign: “This might even be possible if the band on same sex marriage…”
Either there’s music I’ve never heard or he’s a product of Mississippi education…
(at the :30 mark)
PH December 13th, 2014 at 15:49
I thought I was the only one to notice that he appears to be somewhat illiterate!
Candide Thirtythree December 14th, 2014 at 02:34
It’s Mississippi, the state of illiterate. Worst state in every category there is and they still vote nothing but republican, they never learn anything.
rg9rts December 13th, 2014 at 12:53
PETA will have something to say about that
rg9rts December 13th, 2014 at 13:53
PETA will have something to say about that
Snick1946 December 13th, 2014 at 13:29
Some of the most vicious, downright nasty opposition to gay marriage and to gay rights in general seems to come from the Black clergy and their churches. Sort of ironic, in a sad way. .
Snick1946 December 13th, 2014 at 14:29
Some of the most vicious, downright nasty opposition to gay marriage and to gay rights in general seems to come from the Black clergy and their churches. Sort of ironic, in a sad way. .
Carla Akins December 13th, 2014 at 13:55
Although none of this makes sense, he should have at least tried to marry two horses in order for the analogy to work ( so to speak)
Carla Akins December 13th, 2014 at 14:55
Although none of this makes sense, he should have at least tried to marry two horses in order for the analogy to work ( so to speak)
arc99 December 13th, 2014 at 14:31
This poll from 2011 tells you all you need to know about the ignorance infesting Mississippi
http://www.salon.com/2011/04/07/poll_mississippi_interracial_marriage/
Poll: 46 percent of Mississippi Republicans want interracial marriage ban
arc99 December 13th, 2014 at 15:31
This poll from 2011 tells you all you need to know about the ignorance infesting Mississippi
http://www.salon.com/2011/04/07/poll_mississippi_interracial_marriage/
Poll: 46 percent of Mississippi Republicans want interracial marriage ban
Jones December 13th, 2014 at 14:45
That horse is purtie…is she taken or not?
Jones December 13th, 2014 at 15:45
That horse is purtie…is she taken or not?
Wayout December 13th, 2014 at 15:24
It’s not the consenting part point that the Pastor is trying to make, it’s the consummation part. Any attempt for two men or two women to “consummate” their “marriage” would be an un-natural act, as sex with a horse would be. Come on folks, this isn’t rocket science.
Wayout December 13th, 2014 at 16:24
It’s not the consenting part point that the Pastor is trying to make, it’s the consummation part. Any attempt for two men or two women to “consummate” their “marriage” would be an un-natural act, as sex with a horse would be. Come on folks, this isn’t rocket science.
mmaynard119 December 13th, 2014 at 15:39
Allen West got divorced and is getting remarried?
mmaynard119 December 13th, 2014 at 16:39
Allen West got divorced and is getting remarried?
Suzanne McFly December 13th, 2014 at 15:49
Because sex with an animal is so similar to sex with a willing human right?
Suzanne McFly December 13th, 2014 at 16:49
Because sex with an animal is so similar to sex with a willing human right?