If the American experiment is going to continue, we need a Christian commitment to democracy. This church, this church showed me what democracy looks like. This church showed me what that commitment looks like. In the 1990s, this church risked everything to bless same sex marriages. in the 2000s, this church sparked controversy by allowing an atheist to join our congregation. As we speak, this church is providing sanctuary to a mother and son seeking asylum from violence in Guatemala. (22:45–22:52)
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Asserts that the church took significant risks in the 1990s to bless same-sex marriages.
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