A Tennessee church is making headlines because it allegedly ousted Detective Kat Cooper’s family after learning that Ms. Cooper was gay. In response, an online activist has taken over a Facebook account created in the church’s name, posting biblical verses and images that promote tolerance to the page’s followers.
The Ridgedale Church of Christ, of Chattanooga, Tenn., reportedly expelled the family because they stood by their daughter as she fought for benefits to be extended to same-sex partners within the city where she works, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Betabeat has contacted the church and is awaiting a call back.
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