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Audio: Homophobic "Man of God" Okays Violence Against Children

Michael Allen
Opposingviews.com
Wed, 02 May 2012 14:56 UTC

On Sunday, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Pastor Sean Harris, of the Berean Baptist Church, slammed parents who allow their boys to act effeminate (audio below). He preached that parents should "man up" and punch small children who have "limp wrists."

Harris said that if girls want to play sports, they should be allowed to as long as they "dress themselves up" and try to look attractive.

While there is laughter from the audience, it is hard to tell if Harris is joking or not.

Harris supports North Carolina's proposed anti-gay Amendment One.

Reader Comments

redrock12 · 2012-05-02T19:29:47Z

Yep

Having a personal experience with fundamentalist religions, I would have to conclude this guy is dead serious.
The congregation is probably laughing out of nervousness or fear or incredulity that any adult in a position of authority would say such a shocking thing. Punching a four year-old because of some perceived feminine behavior is, to any normal human being, particularly a parent, is, to say the least, shocking.

jasstnhawk · 2012-05-02T23:06:24Z

Gospel of Hate...

Apparently Pastor Harris missed the class on the Christian concept of agape (the Love of Jesus; seen as spiritual, selfless, and a model for humanity) and also the class on the principles of compassion and understanding And what does he have to say in his own defense today, “…what I do stand by is that the word of God makes it clear that effeminate behavior is ungodly. I’m not going to compromise on that.” With this statement, Pastor Harris sets himself up as an authority on “the word of God” thereby relieving himself of any responsibility for his irresponsibility. What kind of god would give Pastor Harris this kind of authority? Oh yeah, the god that is above, beyond, outside, and hidden from all but those who understand and (ab)-use “the word” in service to self, for the disempowerment of humanity, and to feed their god of entropy.

Leaders like Pastor Harris are legion, and they serve their entropic god by preaching and teaching hate, and perpetuating misery and suffering…and these preachers and teaches of entropy are extraordinarily effective, because not one person in attendance on Sunday stood up for the principles of agape, compassion, understanding, or Truth…NOT ONE.

jasstnhawk · 2012-05-02T23:12:12Z

Quote source: [Link]

Good Optics · 2012-05-03T01:47:30Z

This "person" is an idiot . . .

And in respect of gender identity variant children the World Professional Association for Transgender Health has much to say.

Before that however here's a snip as to who they are what they are about:

"The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
is an international association devoted to the understanding and
treatment of individuals with gender identity disorders.
Founded in1979, and currently with over 300 physician, psychologist, social
scientist, and legal professional members, all of whom are engaged in
research and/or clinical practice that affects the lives of transgender and
transsexual people, WPATH is the oldest interdisciplinary professional
association in the world concerned with this specialty."

In respect of the medical necessity of corrective surgeries WPATH's position is:

"The medical procedures attendant to sex reassignment are not “cosmetic” or “elective” or for
the mere convenience of the patient. These reconstructive procedures are not optional in any
meaningful sense, but are understood to be medically necessary for the treatment of the
diagnosed condition."

"These medical procedures and treatment protocols are not experimental: decades of both
clinical experience and medical research show they are essential to achieving well-being for
the transsexual patient."

"Available routinely in the United States and in many other countries, these treatments are cost
effective rather than cost prohibitive."

“Professionals who provide services to patients with gender conditions understand the
necessity of SRS, and concur that it is reconstructive, and as such should be
reimbursed, as would any other medically necessary treatment.”

"The WPATH Board of Directors urges health insurance carriers and healthcare providers in
the United States to eliminate transgender or trans-sex exclusions and to provide coverage for
transgender patients and the medically prescribed sex reassignment services necessary for
their treatment and well-being, and to ensure that their ongoing healthcare (both routine and
specialized) is readily accessible."

This clarification constitutes the professional opinion of the signatories below, comprised of all members of the WPATH Board of Directors and Executive Officers as of this date, June 17, 2008.

Stephen Whittle, Ph.D., O.B.E. (UK) President
Walter Bockting, Ph.D. (USA) President Elect
Stan Monstrey, M.D. (Belgium) Past President
George Brown, M.D. (USA) Secretary-Treasurer
Michael Brownstein, M.D. (USA)
Griet DeCuypere, M.D. (Belgium)
Randi Ettner, Ph.D. (USA)
Lin Fraser, Ed.D., MFT (USA)
Jamison Green, MFA (USA)
Katherine Rachlin, Ph.D. (USA)

Beatrice "Bean" E. Robinson, Ph.D. (USA) Executive Director

Full text of this position can be seen at this [Link] .

Good Optics · 2012-05-03T01:55:49Z

Update . . .

At this [Link] we can read the following. Note the last sentence

"Local pastor, Sean Harris of Berean Baptist Church spoke from the pulpit this past Sunday on the North Carolina's proposed Amendment 1 from the support angle, which is not a surprise.

The surprise came when he commented to the congregation that if their child exhibits gay behaviors that as a parent they should "punch boys with limp wrists".

The vote on proposed Amendment 1 is less than one week away to determine if the state will make marriage between a man and a woman the only legally recognized domestic union in the state.

Wednesday Harris retracted his remarks and apologized on the church's website, but it is still the talk of the town."

Good Optics · 2012-05-03T02:14:49Z

And one final comment . . .

If you'd like to see what this person actually has to say, the entire "sermon" can be viewed at this [Link] and it's perhaps best if you save yourself the tedium of the first 35 minutes and jump right to the point where he gets on about the need to keep the American workforce strong by heterosexual couples having children . . .

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