Gay Rights: ‘I choose to obey God rather than man’, County Clerk Resigns
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 following the legalization
of gay marriage in the United States. (Photo Credit: Fox News)
The legalization of gay marriage by the supreme
court across the states of the United States may
not have gone down well with a couple of
persons as Mississippi Circuit Clerk, Linda
Barnette tendered a one paragraph resignation
notice on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Having issued marriage licences in Grenade
County, USA, for about 24 years, Barnette finally
presented the letter to the Grenade County
Board of Supervisors since she can't compromise
her belief.
She wrote, "I choose to obey God rather than
man. I am a follower of Christ and I believe
strongly that the Bible is my final authority.
"The Bible teaches that a marriage is to be
between a man and a woman. Therefore,
because of the recent ruling of the U.S. Supreme
Court, I can no longer fulfill my duties as Circuit
Clerk and issue marriage licenses to same sex
couples."
According to Fox News, another worker has been
appointed to replace Mrs. Barnette. It's unclear if
Grenada County will hold a special election to
permanently fill the elected post.
She added, "I told my supervisors a while back if
it happened, I would tender my resignation.
"I had already decided in my heart that I could
not issue marriage licenses to same sex couples.
It's my Christian belief.
"As a follower of Christ, I could not do it. The
bible teaches it is contrary to His plan."
"Christians are being put to the test. We're going
to see the true Christians who stand. It's going to
be time to stop talking the talk. It's going to
come down to that."
Being an ardent Christian believer, Barnette who
is a Southern Baptist is married to a pastor and
can't stand to issue licences to gay couples.
Meanwhile, Barnette's pastor at Friendship
Baptist Church, Brian Robertson is has reacted to
the development.
He said, "I am saddened in the fact that we are
losing a wonderful county clerk and a very
faithful and hard worker.
"I am grieved as a minister and Christian
because of the circumstances that have caused
her to have to resign.
"I applaud her as a brother in Christ. "Her
testimony to the Lord is more important to her
than serving man.
"Political propagandists want to force Christians
who do not agree with the liberal mindset out of
office."
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