| Joelcool7 said: I don't get the issue over this. He was simply expressing his faith. He wasn't attacking anyone or saying anything illogical or offensive. He was simply stating his faith. |
Whilst I also think the situation is overblown, and he was simply expressing his faith outside of his official duties, I think people largely have a problem with the last part of his statement when he said "You are not my brother or sister, but I want to be your brother".
It A. Discriminated instantly against all non Christians, and B. It showed an element of forcefulness in his statement, that he wants people to be Christian. I can potentially see how people can think of it as offensive.
I completely agree with you, this was said in a church to a group of likeminded Christians; whilst I think it was in poor taste I defend his right to say it completely. The statement, whilst in what many would deem poor taste, was said in an acceptable context. If he'd have said it in an official statement I too would be annoyed, but then again I think many Christians would also be annoyed too.
