Some shocking claims are coming from church leaders in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Select congregations are alleging that the Democratic
National Committee banned dozens of houses of worship from giving gifts
and writing letters to convention attendees over the fact that they hold
views that run contrary to the party’s platform.
The incident came as a surprise to Charlotte714,
a local religious movement comprised of more than 100 churches. Most
recently, the group came together to pray for the convention and its
participants. As a result of its efforts, 9,000 people joined together
in worship and prayer last Sunday, just two days prior to the Democratic
National Convention’s launch.
Despite this support, the Democratic Party is purportedly uninterested in what the Christians are offering.
“They told us our views on women’s rights are contrary to the
Democratic party platform,” David Benham, lead organizer of
the Charlotte714, told FOX News’ Todd Starnes.
Benham explained that 56 churches were hoping to help out during the
convention through a special “Adopt-a-Delegation” program. So, they
organized gift baskets and penned a letter welcoming delegates to the
city; they also offered to help out with childcare, transportation and
other related matters.
However, the gift baskets were rejected, the Christians claim. While
Benham said the faith leaders were merely trying to “display Southern
hospitality,” the efforts fell flat.
“I got a call from the mayor’s office speaking on behalf of the convention and they asked us not to participate,” he told Starnes. “I was blown away and could not believe it.”
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