GOP Lawmakers Take Aim at Gay Pastor in OK

OKLAHOMA CITY-In a rare move in the Oklahoma House, Republican lawmakers have voted, unsuccessfully, to exclude a gay pastor's prayer from becoming part of the House journal.Before offering his invocation in the House Wednesday, the Rev. Scott Jones acknowledged several people in the gallery: "dear friends, my wonderful parents, and my loving partner and fiance, Michael."Jones was the guest of Democratic Representative Al McAffrey, the Legislature's only gay member.When McAffrey asked in the session's closing minutes that Jones' prayer be made part of the chamber's official record, Representative John Wright objected and called for a vote.The House then voted 64-20 to include Jones' prayer in the House journal.

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UCC church leaders shocked at treatment of local pastor by Oklahoma legislators

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Gay pastor's greeting offends some Oklahoma representatives

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