“ My perspective is framed by my understanding of Scripture,” said the Rev. Derrick Harkins, 50, pastor of 19th Street Baptist Church. “But that may not be relevant to someone who doesn’t form their life around the understanding of the Bible… . I would never, never want to say or do anything that marginalizes or dehumanizes anyone.
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D.C.’s social changes shift clergy’s place at the table
If only more church leaders were more like Rev. Harkins.
