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Volume 29, No. 5 “And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” August 13, 2014 The Back to School Issue In This Issue... Back to School BlackMarketPlace Page 14 Tolliver and Perryman Getting Penta Fall Classes Authors, Gay Marriage Organized Page 6 Authors Classifieds Page 2 Page 5 Book Review Page 10 Page 15 TUSA Fundraiser Page 8 Page 3 Book Zoo and WGTE Vann-Cole Male Wellness Walk Recommendation African Youth Interns Plans Reunion Page 4 Page 6 Page 9 Page 12 Page 16 “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth August 13, 2014 Exam Time For Handwriting On The Wall By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. Pastors and America…. The Truth Contributor By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column ... Everything nailed down is coming loose! Well, if you read the papers, reverse itself in mid-flight and – The Angel Gabriel in the play Green Acres by Marc Connelly more states, like dominoes, are return to the gun barrel, so you one by one falling to the way- cannot practice the obvious lie that same-sex marriages are ap- side and are being placed in The future of black reli- understand that it is impossible proved by God. the camp of those capitulating gious leadership faces a fur- for an oppressed people to get to states that are condoning gay Oh, I know…I know. You want ther frightening descent into a 21st Century Promised Land marriages. everyone to have their own free- the abyss of irrelevance unless while stuck in the wilderness of The states that are holding out doms and for everyone to be it can quickly learn to distin- a 19th or 20th Century mindset. are akin to being precariously happy and in a state of marital guish the power of dynamic Times have changed. But many perched on the razor-thin edge bliss regardless of their sexual change from the impotence of religious leaders don’t see it. of a skyscraper window ledge; orientation. stale traditions. There have been 36 consecutive and with a brief financial push But does that freedom to en- According to several news legal victories (and zero losses) or a gust of political wind they gage in same sex marriage ex- outlets, the Missionary Baptist for the freedom to marry move- too will fall in line and cham- tend to the following scenarios, pastor of a church in Florida ment since June 2013 when the pion sodomites (derivative term since it is also reflects my choice recently cancelled a funeral at Supreme Court struck down the from the O.T.) marrying each and my pursuit of happiness that the church with less than 24 core of the Defense of Marriage other. I am seeking? hours notice when he found out Act. Nineteen states now have For me, everyone and any- For example, which of the fol- that the deceased was gay. the freedom to marry whomever one regardless of their sexual lowing marriages would be al- No wonder the black church one loves, regardless of gender, preferences should be entitled lowed by the courts on the ba- pews are increasingly empty including CA, CT, DE, HI, IA, to rights of fairness in employ- sis that the parties have either and regard for the former bea- IL, ME, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, ment and housing and medical the freedom to contract or it in- con of the African-American NM, NY, OR, PA RI, VT and WA care and other attributes that volves one’s individual liberties community has devolved from – plus Washington, D.C. citizens enjoy. and the pursuit of their happi- reputable to repulsive. Evi- In the state of Ohio, a coalition My beef comes in the fact that ness? dently, even the “lost sheep” ... continued on page 13 the concept of marriage which [A] a man falls deeply in love was initiated and condoned and and wants to marry his favor- blessed by God to be a union of ite horse…or cow…or pig [B] only a man and a woman is now A woman wants to marry three Community Calendar being transmogrified to include men at the same time [C] three August 13 same-sex individuals. couples {all males or all females Unison Career Job Fair: 3 to 7 pm; Starr Avenue location: 419-926-7576 That is not a marriage. It may or a mixture thereof] want to in- or 444.unisonbhg.org be a civil union but it is not a termarry with each other couple marriage which has been al- [D] people engage in “cluster” August 15-17 ready defined by God and which marriages by which a person True Church of God of the Apostolic Faith Homecoming Service: Fri and cannot be redefined to suit the from say. Japan marries nine- Sat workshops – 9 am to noon; Fri evening Block Party service at 6 pm; peccadilloes of the sodomite teen different people from seven Sat evening service at 6 pm; Sun morning service at 10 am: 419-243-4948 crowd. countries via Skype on a confer- Apparently with their relent- ence call officiated by a “min- August 16 ister”? less drive to be inclusive in the Flanders Road Church of Christ Free Clothing Giveaway: 10 am to 3 pm definition of marriage, the sod- As you can see, the combina- United Vision Baptist Church Community Day & Fun Day: BBQ dinners, omite crowd, over the years has tions of what a “marriage” can yard sale, free hair cuts, school supplies, horse rides, games, free food: spent considerable capital and be construed to be is endless 419-720-0050 time doing a convincing job of and that is why God placed lim- telling society that same-sex its on marriage and who could August 18-22 marriage is OK. marry and why marriage was the Second Baptist Church Vacation Bible School: 330 Oak Terrace Blvd; 6 to God has the copyright, patent first institution that was placed 8 pm: 419-944-8106 and trademark on marriage and into society. the parameters of what consti- One of the questions for the August 23 tutes a marriage and which con- pastors who profess to be follow- Second Baptist Church Youth Outreach Festival: Noon to 6 pm; 225 Irwin cept has been etched in stone ers of Christ is where are their Rd; Fun, games, music, free school supplies: 419-944-8106 and is backed by the inviolable voices and their allegiances to Word of God and is not subject the Biblical concept of marriage August 24 to change or debate at the whim when this ‘Frankenstein’ comes United Church of God “Friends and Family Day:” 10 am service; Prizes of contrary people. to a state near you? for those bringing in guests Just as you cannot debate that Will these pastors raise a water is made up of two at- voice as one against such a foul- August 29-31 oms of hydrogen and one atom ing of the concept of marriage The Latter Rain Conference 2014: The Armory Church; Guest speakers of oxygen, you cannot change or will they meekly accept this Carolyn Showell, Pat McKinstry, Donnie McClurkin: 419-537-9736 the gender of who is to marry Frankenstein and hide behind whom. their pulpits and stained glass August 31 Just as you cannot command windows and refuse to make a Second Baptist Church Outreach/Mission Sunday: 4 pm: 419-944-8106 the sun to stop beaming, you comment for fear of losing their New Prospect Baptist Church Pastor’s Aid Program: 4 pm; Guests Rev. can not tell God that He’s got Sunday morning pew sitters or Sylvester Rome and Tabernacle Baptist Church the concept of marriage all the money in the passed offer- wrong and it should be changed ing plates. September 14 to accommodate their sexual Has the power of the pulpit Prince Hall and Accepter Masons of Amazon Lodge #4 and Composite proclivities. so lost its moral influence and Lodge #108 Celebrate Americanism Day: In honor of founder Prince Hall; Just as you cannot fire a rifle power that the world no longer 4 pm; St. Paul MBC: 567-258-9319 and have the speeding bullet ... continued on page 13 August 13, 2014 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Toledoans United for Social Action Host Powerful Praise Concert By Tricia Hall Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The area surrounding N Detroit Avenue witnessed music, singing and dancing on August 10, 2014. The Powerful Praise Concert was held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Host pastor and TUSA (Toledoans United for Social Action) member, Rev. James H. Willis, Sr. delivered the introduction and opening prayer, then First Lady Linnie Willis served as the mistress of ceremony. Sister Virginia Welsh, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church pastoral leader and TUSA member, provided historical achievements and history about TUSA. “We have come a long way, we once had 22 churches, but numbers haven’t changed our commitment to this community. I thank God for the churches that have served and are serving to fulfill our commitment,” shared Rev. Willis. Total Praise of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church offered the first praise during the concert, followed by a praise word from Rev. Dennis Payne of Monroe Street United Methodist, a presentation by Glass City Junior Praise Dancers, harmonies by Our Lady of Lourdes ensemble, a selection by Wes- ley United Methodist Church and a mime presentation by New Covenant Church.