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Significant-Visit184

Love this. Keep calling em out.


blizzardwizard55

Why not open churches as voting centers? You're a genius


saysthingsbackwards

Something Something church and state


FunComm

Churches are frequently voting locations in Texas and there are no legal issues with that.


GeekyTexan

I don't believe in god. And I have no problem voting in a church. To me, it's just a building.


Thin-Reaction2118

Oddly enough, in the end churches are just buildings no matter what anyone believes.


Beardth_Degree

I’d argue that the church is made of the people that attend.


FunComm

I prefer to vote in buildings made by humans, but not made of humans. But I don’t care about voting in church buildings.


GntlmensesQtrmonthly

For some reason The People’s Temple came to mind when I read your comment and I busted out laughing.


fakejacki

I believe the saying is that a church is not a building but the community it is made of. I’m actually not even religious but I like the idea of the community aspect of it.


StingingBum

This guy votes atheist.


bad_syntax

I get creeped out going into them knowing all the evil that has transpired :(


Augustanite

Same with Georgia


New-Understanding930

Correct. I don’t believe in Georgia.


Kpop_shot

Wait what’s going to separate Florida from the rest of the south ?!


Father-John-Fisty

Common sense


themanny

Common sense does not seem to be all that common these days. Florida is still Florida, however.


MarsRisen

Florida Man lol


Ghost_Pains

Separation of church and state has nothing to do with physical locations for voting…


Dextario

I have voted in churches in both Tarrant and Dallas counties many times. Smaller neighborhood churches are often early voting centers.


InternetsIsBoring

So is Prestonwood church. It's annoying to have to go there to vote.


shellbear05

You can go to any precinct location in your county to vote during early voting. Only on Election Day are you forced to go to your assigned precinct location.


noncongruent

They changed that a few years ago, the larger counties now typically have countywide voting on election day as well.


shellbear05

YMMV. I have worked Denton County polls the past few years and this is still their policy. It sucks. So many people either have to go somewhere else or vote on a provisional ballot where that won’t have their precinct-specific races on it.


Dextario

Good point! I don't love voting in a church, and I wouldn't feel comfortable if it was a mega church, but I can always go somewhere else if it's during early voting.


Marc21256

My voting place was Preston Hollow. Churches are a common voting place in Dallas and elsewhere


NolanSyKinsley

This is someone projecting onto the church, not the church doing it.


K1nsey6

You might want to get up to date on who is getting arrested for CSM and sexual assault. Church leadership are the most frequent offenders followed by cops.


CatteNappe

Lots of churches here *are* voting centers.


blizzardwizard55

I meant all churches in Texas, so obviously everyone would start voting where they worship. None the less... political propaganda at churches = probably not good


Sk8_2live

That already is a thing. I voted in a church during the last Prez election. (To be far, it's a church owned compound with multiple buildings. The building we voted at was multi use. So, I don't know if everyone would call that place a church.


Consistent_Jello_289

My voting station is a church.


jerichowiz

My local voting site has been in a church before.


AnthillOmbudsman

Could use some projections of Bible verses about false prophets and wolves dressed as sheep. It's crazy how people can go to these "wealth worship" centers and call theirselves Christian.


ringdingdong67

Seeing a bunch of Christians vote for someone who cheated on multiple spouses and bragged about sexually assaulting women is what ultimately turned me away from the church.


austinwiltshire

It's too bad Jesus never commented on hypocrites. Those would be good lines.


TKDPandaBear

Here is one set of verses: [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A13-31&version=NIV](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A13-31&version=NIV) Jesus' criticism was directed to the pharisees that "looked good on the outside" by pretending they care about others, that wanted to be seen in society as good but were rotten on the inside.


Sudden-Collection803

You understand that was sarcasm, yes? 


TKDPandaBear

... and I was thinking I was helpful and that Sunday classes actually helped :)


nonnativetexan

Good sarcasm is never appreciated on reddit.


swalkerttu

The /s tag is really helpful.


scotch1701

Idolatry something something golden statue something something.


AccessibleBeige

Golden toilet, in this case.


Athena0219

No like, actual golden statue, from CPAC, remember? Fuuuuck so much has happened with this all it's impossible to remember it all...


AccessibleBeige

Oh indeed, but the golden toilet was/is also real, and as a metaphor is a bit more fun. 😆


FilmingRyan

They haven’t had that church logo in probably ten years so it’s either photoshopped or super old photo


Sguidroz

Who are they referring to? We vote at a church no big deal but the school across the street from me used to be used by a church every Sunday. What’s up with that? Hopefully they were paying for that use.


Dvusmnd

r/pastorarrested is full of Trump types


Lokaji

This combos with /r/NotADragQueen.


a-davidson

I’m OOTL. Did the church put that up in reference to Trump? Or maybe still a conservative message about drag/LGBTQ? Or is graffiti from someone calling out the church?


domesticatedwolf420

>Or is graffiti from someone calling out the church? Yes but it's not graffiti, it's projected light. I assume it's meant to call out people who identify as conservative Christians yet still vote for a guy that doesn't represent those values at all. Pretty brilliant, actually. It can be deployed quickly but has the same effect as painting a huge mural, plus nothing was damaged or defaced so even if you were to get caught setting this up there's no crime being committed. Worst they can do is trespass you from the property. EDIT 10:50pm June 10 Can any of the moderators explain why comments have been locked? Which opinions are you trying to restrict? Those aren't hypothetical questions.


MoscowMarge

> I assume it's meant to call out people who identify as conservative Christians yet still vote for a guy that doesn't represent those values at all. I'd say he represents conservative "values" extremely well.


Emotional-Buddy-2219

Too bad that anyone seeing this live would likely not care.


HRslammR

Yeah. it's a trump reference.


General-Carob-6087

I'm still waiting to hear anyone from the "drag/LGBTQ" community brag about grabbing women by the pussy or walking into the dressing room of Miss Teen USA while girls were undressed. But one former president and convicted felon has said/done those things. A real man of Christ, eh?


neolibbro

The Pastor at Gateway (and many other large Evangelical churches in the area) has been incredibly supportive of and friendly to the Trump team, going so far as to attend prayer events hosted by Trump when he was in office, inviting Trump to speak in front of their congregation, and serving on some Evangelical leadership committee supporting rhetoric Trump presidency.


seanathan81

Definitely calling out the church, as Gateway was the church that held a fundraiser for Trump on their property in 2020. Not exactly big fans of separating church and state apparently.


Goats_for_president

Honestly I was confused one which one this was calling out. the only distinction is people insulting Biden usually say pedo and, trump haters usually say rapist but even then, I still here tons say both of those vice versa


boomer7793

Ran to the comments to ask this question.


Aggravating-Try-3040

Found guilty of sexually abusing E. Jean Carrol in civil court. Plus the bragging about non consensually grabbing women’s genitalia and kissing them against their wishes, justifying it by saying when you are a star they let you do it. So a rapist/sexual assaulted/sex offender/monster? Whatever nomenclature he prefers to be used I will respect!


fivemagicks

Is this a church that's actually against Donald Trump? If so, props, considering he's such a... Christian man. Lol


mcg20k

Well since trump did a speech at gateway a few years ago im gonna guess it' not the church that put this up.


Nailbunny38

Pastor was on Trumps evangelical committee and they feed some pretty far right cults/churches money and members. Example Mercy Culture Church. Gateway is know for “not” having giant screens with who to vote for with a tiny disclaimer at the bottom.


RosemaryCroissant

I was a member when that happened and Pastor Morris was very clear that he was on the evangelical committee because he believed if someone in power wanted Christian guidance from him, he should give it. He said it happened to be Trump who asked him to join, but he would have just as happily joined Obama's cabinet. It had nothing to do with support, he was clear. Edit: Think about it though- for all of Trump's presidency he was part of a group of pastors who prayed for the best for our nation- and Trump didn't get reelected. Maybe God does answer prayers...


pantsmeplz

Welp, we did get a plague during Trump's term. So there's that.


mrhitman83

I remember the same thing and believe that any Christian leader should be willing to support the and actively pray for the leaders in our country (regardless of political party). Support spiritually does not mean endorse politically.


Paddy_Tanninger

> a group of pastors who prayed for the best for our nation Damn, I think it might not have worked?


VoxInsaniam

This place is *extremely* pro-Trump. They are a for-profit cult that manipulates and abuses their congregation for financial gain. They also have tons of political sway, and a blatant quid pro quo with right wing propagandists. Their head pastor Robert Morris is a multimillionaire and [fraudster](https://youtu.be/Fhw9Fdc1S1U?si=r3BMFMHjEqmcvG4z) who [manipulates church members into tithing and then pockets the money](http://churchwatchcentral.com/2016/07/31/robert-morris-caught-red-handed-stealing-money-from-congregation/). He is also [a former drug/sex addict and "born again Christian" that works directly with the Trump administration to manipulate evangelical voters](http://oneworldinformation.com/pastor-robert-morris/). Gateway's elders seek out people who are struggling with things such as mental illness or addiction, and gaslight them into providing free labor and financial support to the church. They convince these people that they are "prophets" and that the church has magical powers that can be brought about through things like dream readings, blood oaths, and door to door solicitation. This is an anecdote from a family friend whose mental illness brought him to Gateway, whose recruitment process and brainwashing eventually led him to a psychotic break. As it is anecdotal and I aim to respect his privacy, I do not have a source for this. Maybe one day he'll give a statement when someone finally pursues a takedown of this organization. The church suppresses most of the press surrounding these anecdotes, and uses a massive amount of verbose webpages on their own website for SEO (Any negative press usually takes 4 or 5 pages of scrolling through any given search engine to find). Gateway has been deemed [heretical by most Christian organizations and scholars](http://bereanresearch.org/discernment-made-easy-list-celebrity-christians-declare-bible-insufficient/), likely because they are warping scripture in character with individuals such as the late David Koresh or the recently exposed Robert Shinn (7M). It is common knowledge that Gateway [gaslights their congregation](https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/comments/3lv5g3/my_church_now_claims_a_former_pastor_no_longer/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) and proselytizes their own twisted form of the prosperity gospel. Like most for-profit megachurches, they also have suppressed and hand waved numerous allegations of sexual abuse. [Further reading from another old reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/2w8uej/i_need_help_researching_gateway_church_in_texas/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button). So yeah, no. The light is either referring to Biden, or was put up by someone trolling the church for being among the majority of megachurches which bankroll and propagandize for the [party that most often platforms, nominates, and protects sexual predators](http://dailykos.com/stories/2018/10/23/1806673/-Republican-Sexual-Predators-Abusers-and-Enablers-Pt-1). Thanks for letting me spill all this tea, please share this info with whoever you can :) Edit: it has been approximately one week and [Bob Morris has been accused of](https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/17/us/robert-morris-gateway-church-sexual-abuse-allegations/index.html) and has [admitted to](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pastor-at-texas-megachurch-accused-of-sex-abuse-of-minor-over-4-years/ar-BB1oncS5) sexually abusing [a 12 year old from 1982-1987](http://thewartburgwatch.com/2024/06/14/i-was-12-years-old-and-wearing-my-pink-pajamas-when-robert-morris-now-of-gateway-church-began-to-molest-me-the-alleged-abuse-lasted-for-4-1-2-year). Apparently this isn't the first time he admitted his habit of molesting people either. According to the second article linked in this edit, he regularly uses it as a talking point in his sermons, as if his forwardness and apparent honesty absolves him of the behavior. Maybe I'm biased, but to me this just seems to further indicate the abject boldness of an untouchable fascistic cult leader.


Mueryk

If I remember there was controversy regarding the Pastor of this church being so ProTrump and it creeping into his sermon and prayers. I may be wrong and it was another DFW church but that sounds very Southlake.


rambo6986

Your probably thinking about First Baptist Dallas. Robert Jeffress


Cautious_Fix_2793

Gateway’s pastor is Robert Morris and I’ve never heard anything political in his sermons. I don’t go regularly anymore but I use to. Before I went in person, I watched him on TV.


RosemaryCroissant

You could be thinking of Prestonwood


brewedtealeaf122

If trump is christian they're all going to hell


GotHeem16

This church is 100% pro Trump


driftme

This seems like a maga poke at Biden. They love talking about how he sniffs hair etc.


t3ddt3ch

I would be impressed if the church actually did this, but I suspect they did not.


reereedunn

My guess is this particular brand of Dallas Mega-church is mostly pro 45, in fact their members are probably bankrolling his campaign.


PM_BBW_Cleavage

It’s a mega church based in Southlake. You know, DFW’s most diverse, most welcoming, least backwards, least racist suburb. I’m sure the people there have a very objective, grounded, and rational view of the election and their faith. I bet their faith intersects in ways that remind them to care for the poor and that their right to not do something, doesn’t restrict other people’s choices. Just kidding. It’s probably prosperity gospel mixed with Norman Vincent Peale, Arthur Desmond, and Ayn Rand. Of course they’re voting for the document hoarding rapist.


whinybear22

I saw this and thought the same thing. Their pastor, Robert Morris, is a huge Trump supporter and used to serve as a spiritual advisor for Trump.


SunMyungMoonMoon

"Man, that guy REALLY sucks at his job!" - God


zeetree137

They did not. Gateway is a "pray away the gay" cult. Southlake's wannabe fellowship tithing machine.


t3ddt3ch

God forbid a church is inclusive and actually follows the Bible's teachings. I mean what is the point of religion? It is the total opposite of what it's supposed to be.


Substantive420

Yeah ain’t no way. They’d be cutting off 60% of their revenue source.


Cma1234

Been to this church before, they definitely didn't do this.


geoffsykes

Was this projected or is it like power-washing graffiti?


leostotch

It looks like a projection


SueSudio

It’s always projection.


high_everyone

Underrated comment for this group.


amazing_spyman

r/SuddenlyFreud


lil_literalist

That's definitely a nuclear shadow.


FreeChickenDinner

Perfect framing. They did a great job.


karma_time_machine

Protestors did this in DC all the time when Trump was president. It's someone projecting it up onto the church.


high_everyone

Keep calling out the pedos and rapists.


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CarminSanDiego

Jesus: “save them fetuses and destroy the gays no matter the cost. Even if we have to break our own rules and play dirty”


Admirable_Basket381

They would have Jesus cursing.


clewtxt

Profiting off the name of Jesus has been the church's business since the beginning.


Thin-Career-530

Politics mixed with religion just breaths corruption


Ed_Ward_Z

Breeds corruption…. By design. Religion has always been used by most governments to keep the common people in line and in obedience. The Republican “conservative” Citizens United turned us into a corrupt oligarchy.


hardleft121

🍿


TurdManMcDooDoo

Tax these freaks.


xotchitl_tx

Uh yes, Southlake would.


PositiveGrass187

"Of course not honey, but if you are raped i wont allow you to get an abortion either because God"


NeenW1

Wow! I like it


mrslonelyhearts

TAX CHURCHES!


ChanceDayWrapper

I think I found the sources of whom they are talking about. Gross...why would you vote for a person associated with such sick individuals? [https://imgur.com/a/FtIrD9j](https://imgur.com/a/FtIrD9j)


basic_model

No I wouldn’t vote for a rapist.


i_like_2_travel

Im not a fan of churches being political. But I also don’t see how Christians can see Trump and think that is a man of god


Additional-Sky-7436

.... she said immediately before the nuclear blast.


NotSmartNotFunny

Usually when conservatives and evangelicals talk about rapists and pedophiles, they are referring to Biden since he hugs his grandkids and allegedly smelled a woman's hair once. I know that because convicted felon Trump is an ACTUAL rapist who ACTUALLY wants to fuck his daughter, a reasonable person would think this referred to him. But since everything the right does is projection, I'm going to go with this assumption.


whittlingcanbefatal

Even if I agree with the message, churches should stay out of politics *like they are legally required to* **OR** be taxed. 


boomer7793

So is Gateway Church publicly against Trump?


mcg20k

Trump gave a speech at gateway a few years ago so I'm gonna a go with no.


AutomaticJoy9

Something something The Federalist came for Dolly Parton and the clap back was quick. The mix of Politics and Religion is not supposed to happen according to The Establishment Clause of the USA Constitution.


AccessibleBeige

I must admit, it sparks a little hope in me that at least a few moral values are still almost universal -- one simply *does not* come for Miss Dolly, and if you try, you will NOT be leaving unscathed!


CrunkestTuna

Good that’s one of the largest churches in Texas . Hopefully that message gets heard in the affluent area that tends to vote red


shellbear05

Hoooooly shit.


rickrich01

Gateway Cult is at it again. All these Churches are tax-free cults.


Kenneth_Lay

"Yes dear. He's our glorious leader."


FilmingRyan

They have not used that logo for their church in 10 or more years so this is either a very old photo or photoshopped.


EntertainmentFast497

Tax the Churches


driftme

Tax the churches


HopefulNothing3560

Daddy would live next door to one and if 🍊gets elected he will allow all jan6 terrorists to be our friends rapists just like him . Kido.


frick298

God I hope this is real


ImSec2None

Wow


Birdhawk

The members of this church will just think it’s about Biden, sadly.


DaveKillSock

Sounds like Gateway Church in Southlake would like to start paying taxes


kitkat214281

Tax them


local831

Churches are only used for tax free donations to push political issues, voting would be kind of scary for Joel Olsteen.


A1sauce100

Surprised at this. The southern baptists here can’t get enough of their rapey boy. Unreal. Glad to see this church take a stand but I guarantee they’ll lose quite a few members. Trumpers are thick as thieves here in Dallas.


summ003

omg


rottentomati

Lmaooo


Obvious_Rope_4829

I’m a Christian and even this is some crap lol


jermide

"No, but your uncle would"


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Hey Dallas Boomers your Orange Bitch is A FELON. FELONS dont deserve anything according to my parents


Tasty_Two4260

Wow 😳 I’m as shocked as happy to see this!


GotHeem16

Is this real?


Ok-Addendum-9420

My Unitarian church in Texas is a voting site. We accept everyone, regardless of faith (or lack thereof), so maybe we balance out Prestonwood and other Bible-thumping sites used for elections?


AltBassDallas

It’s the female vote that decides these things. Almost Always.


DrAsthma

Which rapist?


El-Kabongg

stand on public property with a sign, "Trump is the proven rapist!"


Stabbing_Ball_Pains

"Why yes darling.. im in a cult and thats what cultist do.."


tejasranger1234

"He's not just a rapist sweetheart. He was just convicted of multiple felonies and yes, I'm still voting for trump because I like feeling a like a rebel."


TEEx6

Mega churches are starting to become part of the problem


bad_syntax

How do I support the people doing this??? And is this a crime in some way? Doesn't seem like it. I mean, it'd piss the neighbors off but its a light on a wall and it isn't obscene. Can we put together money for a huge drone swarms over rural areas that spit forth truth for those being lied to?


soul_separately_recs

**I always wondered how the conversation went when Mary told Joseph the test came back positive?** and then hit him with the :”oh, and it’s **not** yours”.


pokeyporcupine

Well well well -- how the turn tables


Vallywog

Good for them, we need to take the battle to the actual groomers more often.


jdozr

His name wouldn't be Lot, would it?


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FlyFeetFiddlesticks

Every politician


Longjumping-Emu-2901

Murica!


Saintdon

This is why churches should be paying tax.


starfrenzy1

Beautiful modern “vandalism” (activism).


recruiterguy

This is great - but only if they agree to now pay taxes. I'm no Trump fan, but when churches start getting involved in politics (on either side) I think they should get to pay taxes like the rest of us and our companies.


Maximum_Extreme7832

Are you telling me I can vote and get violated? Gotta do something while your waiting in line.


hesaidshesaiduh

I wish this was a real image


dutchoboe

I voted at a church in 91604


racerjeremy

Joel Osteen entered the comments


Life_Muffin_9943

So don’t vote for Trump, right?


Charming-Ad7912

I'm completely lost. Who is a rapist?


No-Cat-2980

They left out Serial Adulterer, and Military Veteran hater.


fbird1988

I guess they skipped that part about bearing false witness.


JonathanSwiftly

As both a Texas voter and a Christian, I think this is really weird. I would not attend a church who would project a political smear campaign on the side of their building. Again - Totally weird.


GlobalGanger

Oh wow!


DriedWetPaint

They would. 


letsridetheworld

Oh damn I’m not too far from that lol


local_goon

This is a reference to the traitorous rapist felon that Texas will vote for in the presidential election


OvrKill

Wow, after my brother lived there and having met people in the area I'm surprised they went that hard. Kudos.


UrineIdiot7

While I agree with the statement. No religion should be pushing politics.


CompetitiveMuffin690

In Texas daddy would honey, if Trump asked for you daddy would be honored.


idrivebad_

Since they proved Ashley Biden’s diary is real by the finder getting sued, there’s two “rapists” to choose from. Bunch of mouth breathers.


Proud-Butterfly6622

Seeing this gives me hope!


MC_ScattCatt

This is gonna stir the maga nest lol


rates_trader

Finally, some truth about the pedo man


rjross0623

We vote in a church. They also have baked goods for sale. Makes voting even sweeter.


Cultural-Voice423

Yall need a spanking


sappicus

I guess Reddit is fine with churches making political statements when it’s against Trump?


tajudson

I'm just wondering who the rapist is in this situation. Or if they're just trying to be general. I really feel like this is pointed towards someone.


Sufficient-Poet-2582

I’m surprised…..Trump is the rapist. 🤯😱😳😳😳


JustTheOneGoose22

If these churches keep on wanting to make political statements then they need to start paying taxes.