www.ljworld.com/section/citynews/story/170622
Like general population, clergy also hold differing views of gay weddings
By Jim Baker, Journal-World
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Alarmed by the gay marriages taking place this week in Massachusetts and worried other Americans aren't upset enough about them, the Rev. Scott Hanks plans to use his pulpit Sunday to do something about it.
"I'm going to give them the facts about homosexuality in America," said the pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, 1781 E. 800 Road. "Not only is it wicked ... they (homosexuals) can't reproduce physically. They can only reproduce by preying on others. People don't understand that. I want to show them where we're at in America."
Hanks' vehemence isn't shared by all his counterparts at other congregations in and around the city.
"Personally, and as a Unity minister, I am excited and joyous for the couples that have had society recognize their spiritual commitment to one another," said the Rev. Stephen Colladay, interim pastor of Unity Church of Lawrence, 900 Madeline Lane.