Christian University in Nashville Disinvites Group Over Biblically Sound Statement Regarding Pride Month

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The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] –

A Nashville Christian University has disinvited a group to be guests on their campus over a Biblically sound statement regarding Pride Month.

Belmont University contacted Promise Keepers to inform them that the university will no longer host them in September citing a “conflict in values.” This comes after Promise Keepers published a statement on their website entitled: In Light of June Being Designated as “Pride Month.”

In that declaration, the group stated:

We will not stand on the sidelines and remain quiet. As fathers, husbands, grandfathers, and young men—we see the dangers of gender ideology and the harm it causes.

At Promise Keepers, we affirm that God made human beings in His image to reflect Him. He created male and female with equal worth and dignity—and there was no mistake in that design. (Genesis 1:27; Mark 10:6)

In our present day, men and women are increasingly confused about their identities. Biological identity has been severed as separate from “gender identity,” while children across the United States are actively indoctrinated into intense inner turmoil about who they “really are.”

What’s behind this change? Throughout history, humans have traditionally looked to God, the church, and their families as the starting points for identity. Now, our culture has decided each person must decide his or her own identity by looking inward—which leads to isolation, loneliness, and confusion.

At Promise Keepers, we believe it is more important than ever to stand up boldly for what we believe as Christians. God’s Word is very clear on this topic—and we also see the way gender ideology has damaged lives, mutilated bodies, and torn apart families in our own communities.

We affirm—

• That true life and joy is found when we reject sin. (“We know that our old self was crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” – Romans 6:6)

• That gender ideology is an idol of our culture and that, as sin, it is poisonous. (“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” – Prov. 14:12; see also Deuteronomy 29:18-19)

• That marriage is designed by God to be for one man and one woman. (Mark 10:6-9)

• That Jesus, the Son of God, will forgive our sins if we repent. (“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9)

• That the path of following Jesus Christ is difficult and countercultural, but it is the path of LIFE. (“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” – Psalm 16:11; see 2 John 1:6-9)

Founded in 1990 by Coach Bill McCartney, Promise Keepers is known as one of the most significant movements of God in the history of the church in America. The movement is focused on “helping men live with integrity” by providing a biblical framework. In 1997, Promise Keepers filled 22 NFL stadiums. At Stand in the Gap: A Sacred Assembly of Men at the National Mall in D.C. they assembled 1 million men.

Promise Keepers Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ken Harrison has reached out to Belmont leadership in the hopes of having a “broader conversation about the influence of social norms and popular culture on the values of Christian Institutions.” Belmont has yet to respond.

About the Author: Paula Gomes is a Tennessee resident and reporter for The Tennessee Conservative. You can reach Paula at paula@tennesseeconservativenews.com.