Photos from "Flush Naugle" rally in Fort Lauderdale

Pictures by J. ALBERT DIAZ / Miami Herald Staff (Click photos to enlarge)

Above, Don Morehouse gets bumper sticker placed on his back by Adesh Maharajh during Flush Naugle event as they protest in front of Fort Lauderdale City Hall under the watchful eye of police officers from inside City Hall. The gay community is demanding the resignation of Mayor Jim Naugle for comments he has made against the gay community.

Above, Anthony Niedwiecki. second from left, joins other in coalition to form Flush Naugle event as they protest in front of Fort Lauderdale City Hall under the watchful eye of police officers from inside City Hall.

Comments

[Phill Baker]

Last article posted here about yesterday afternoon stated this was a "press conference". Wow, had I known that 'press conference' is the same as a 'protest', I would have been there.

Mighty sorry I missed the press conference.

Phill

[Steve Rothaus]

Phill, organizers called last night's event a press conference. They've scheduled a rally with speakers for next week, Tuesday, July 24, at City Hall. The group's schedule is at http://www.flushnaugle.org/id2.html

[R. Mills]

Dear Mayor Naugel,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's law. I
have learned a great deal from you and try to share that knowledge with as
many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements
of God's Laws and how to follow them:
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and
female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine
claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not to Canadians. Can you
clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in
Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for
her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in
her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem
is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a
pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors.
They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2
clearly states that he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated
to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that, even though eating shellfish is an
abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there "degrees" of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I
have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does
my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair
around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27.
How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes
me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of
two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to
curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the
trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Lev. 24:10-16)?
Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with
people who sleep with their in-laws (Lev.20:14)? I know you have studied
these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such
matters, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Ron Mills
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This was the Mayor's Response:
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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:33:15 EDT
Subject: Re: A Few Questions
To: ron@xxxxxxxx.us
CC: SAli@fortlauderdale.gov
Thank you for your email. I am sorry that I can't help you and recommend that you contact your spiritual advisor.

Jim

[Phill Baker]

Hey Steve -

Thanks for the info. It's appreciated.

Ron, you're a riot. Having been brought up in the Assemblies of God, I'm guessing Jim Naugle was too, based on his response. You see, the Asseblies of God denomination frowns on questioning the teachings of the denomination. I know that for fact, for I was the recipient of 'God's loving discipline' more than once. And we were instructed to reply in the same manner as Jim Naugle replied to you, when being presented questions we hadn't memorized the appropriate answers. Or we weren't as strongly versed in the subject as we should be. So Ron, don;t feel bad. Jimmy replied as he was instructed by his cult....I mean religious leaders. I'm sure he would have responded better if he were more evolved spiritually, rather than religiously.

As always, just my opinion.

Thanks -
Phill