Comments on: Church Diversity Sucks by Pastor Scott Williams

By: Richard Westley

Richard Westley — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:36:09 +0000

Thanks for your comments! I appreciated the courage of Scott Williams to post this video during one of the most widely viewed conferences in 2009; The Nines.

I wondered about the symbol on his vest as well and I asked him about this via twitter. His response was that it is NOT a masonic symbol. If you look carefully you’ll notice that there’s an “M” rather than a “G” in the symbol. The M stands for “Merona”; a Target brand clothing line.

I do agree that his vest could distract from the message. But maybe that is why he wore the vest in the first place? I wonder if we should be more bothered by the symbol on his vest or the message that the church still lacks racial unity in 2010?

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:46:07 +0000

Excellent message! Clear, straight to the point. However, I was distracted by Scott’s vest…Masonic symbol?!? What’s with that? Was it inadvertent? I hope so…but, surely one would (should) know what that symbol is and means before putting it on in a public video. Was it advertising? Sure seems so… It appears that the prominence of the symbol was to attract attention and connect with those which have a like affinity. Secret societies have no place in the Body of Christ! To be speaking a message of inclusion while displaying the symbol of a secret, exclusive society? Mixed messages!! If, Scott, you are a Mason, take great care. Our God is a jealous God, and competing loyalties have no place…

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:04:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing this. He’s right, we still don’t want to or are uncomfortable discussing this topic but it’s still as relevant today as it has ever been.