#OccupyGraceBibleChurch trends on Twitter
LGBT activists marched to Grace Bible Church in Soweto to protest against a sermon condemning homosexuality that was held at last week's sunday service.
LGBT protestors outside Grace Bible Church in Soweto. Image via Twitter.
Somizi stormed out of the church after remarks were made by a visiting pastor about homosexuality being a sin. He then uploaded videos slamming the church onto his Instagram account, calling for churches to be honest about how they feel about gay people attending church.
READ MORE: WATCH: Bishop Mosa Sono of Grace Bible Church addresses gay saga
Bishop Mosa Sono, the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church, read out a statement during the morning services today. While this happened there were peaceful protestors outside.
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The reaction to the protests and hashtags have been mixed.
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Bible Holy Book vs Constitutional Law Book #OccupyGraceBibleChurch which one is superior… me wondering
— Thulani Lucas Ndhlovu (@PofuMabhena) January 29, 2017
This #OccupyGraceBibleChurch disrespects our rights to faith n beliefs .It's okay to disagree with us and distance yourself.Pathetic
— The minister (@ministermk) January 29, 2017
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#OccupyGraceBibleChurch If ppl don't like what #Gracebiblechurch stands 4, am sure there are other churches in mzansi.
— Living Hope🇿🇦 (@Phutipc) January 29, 2017
No one has the right to say who should and shouldn't be allowed in church, #OccupyGraceBibleChurch
— Pastor Prophet SAM (@seshupomoshodi) January 29, 2017
Dear LGBTI, please open your own church, quote your own scriptures from the Bible and preach about your own stuff. #OccupyGraceBibleChurch
— ♛Kgoši Tumedi♛ (@TumediTreezy) January 29, 2017
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