The Stedfast Baptist Church Again Preaches All Gays should Die`Free Speech?
Stedfast Baptist Church Stedfast Baptist Church in Watauga has been at the center of controversy for years because of the violently homophobic preaching of its leader, Jonathan Shelley, and guest speakers. Before coming to Watauga, the church was first evicted from its Hurst location because a judge ruled members were making threats and creating a dangerous nuisance.
The church moved to Watauga in May 2022. The protesters soon followed. After Shelley went to an Arlington City Council meeting in June to demand a proclamation for Pride Month be revoked and reiterated his calls for the criminalization of homosexuality and legal execution of gay people, protests that have been happening for more than a year grew.
Shelley has since said his homophobic comments have made him the victim of bullying. Watauga residents continue to fight back. EXPAND ALL WATAUGA, TEXAS Stedfast Baptist Church in Watauga has caused national controversy due to the homophobic preaching of its leader, Jonathan Shelley, and guest speakers. Before coming to Watauga, the church was first evicted from its Hurst location because a judge ruled members were making threats and creating a dangerous nuisance.
The church moved to Watauga in May 2022. The protesters soon followed. Watauga residents Mandi Skinner and Theresa Izaguirre talk about their experience living about a mile away from Stedfast Baptist Church and the fear they feel as a married lesbian couple. TOP VIDEOS Top Videos Beto O'Rourke drops a mother of a curse word on campaign trail × Another protester is Lynette Sharp, who, with her vibrant rainbow-colored hair, canvasses local businesses to educate them on the antics of this church.
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