When is a video of a toddler singing incredibly disturbing instead of incredibly cute? When the toddler is singing a song called "Ain't No Homos Gonna Make It to Heaven."
In church. Where an entire congregation is cheering him on, shouting words of encouragement like "That's my boy!"
Incredibly disturbing doesn't begin to describe it, actually. It's heartbreaking to watch this little boy (who's apparently 3 or 4 years old) stand up there in front of all those people at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Church in Greensburg, Indiana, wearing his Sunday best, proudly belting out the hateful homophobic hymn.
Of course the child has NO idea what he's saying.
So what's the rest of the congregation's excuse?
Simple: They don't have one, because there is no excuse for brainwashing a child with this vile sentiment. I'm frankly not surprised the pastor has been getting death threats since this vid went viral.
And still, some members of the church don't see a problem.
Among their responses (anonymous, of course) to the public's outrage:
"The people who are upset just don't read the word of God. If we don't teach the children the truth early they will never learn."
What Would Jesus Do if he heard this song? Cry.
Are you shocked by this toddler's homophobic hymn?
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@Floridamom - or maybe she was making a point?
so wait, you recognize that it's hateful coming from the blogger, but still want to defend the church? that makes no sense.
Point out where I have defended the behavior seen in this video or any similar behavior.
This makes me so... ashamed? horrified? to live in Indiana. I haven't even watched the video because I don't want to expose my own kids to that crap, plus it would probably just make me angrier than I really need to be right now. But yeah... So, SO wrong. Having been raised in an extremely conservative, evangelical church, I was one of those kids (though not that young), and this really strikes a chord with me. The adults in that room, especially the boy's parents and the pastor, should be so freakin' ashamed of themselves. Jesus didn't say A WORD about homosexuality; he did, however, talk about loving each other, even (especially) the lowliest sinners. I think Jesus is going to have some words for those people, should they ever meet him.
@Taisie: These people have the right to teach their son whatever religious beliefs they choose, so long as they aren't directly forcing the child to physically hurt himself or another person. I know a LOT of people who consider my Islamic beliefs offensive, but I have the right to teach my son my religion. I would never, ever, ever put my child up to THIS kind of act - but you not legislate the religious beliefs of parents and their right to teach their own children what they believe is "right".
Yep I'm a Christian an Assemblies of God lay minister even. that song makes me shake my head. What glory is that song giving to God?
That's one of those things I've never understood, Cecilmansmom. I go to church to learn more about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and how to become more like them in my thoughts and deeds, and to worship. There are denominations of Christianity that actively preach against other denominations and belief systems. When are you learning about Heavenly Father and how to be like him if you spend all your time learning to condemn others for their beliefs? I don't care what you believe, the behavior exemplified by this song belongs nowhere near a church. Our Savior would be deeply ashamed of us to see and/or hear such things. I'm fairly certain that this isn't what He died for.