A Baptist pastor in Brazil has received violent death threats after performing a wedding ceremony for two women Dec. 11. Her church, the Baptist Church of Pinheiro, where her husband, Wellington Santos, is co-pastor, previously was removed from the Brazilian Baptist Convention because of its stance for full inclusion of LGBTQ Christians. Barros was the first woman to preside over the Baptist Alliance of Brazil, the most progressive Baptist denomination in the country. Several local Brazilian media outlets reported on the threats Barros has received, which also have been reported to police for investigation. “In Brazil, LGBTQ people are disproportionately harassed and victimized precisely because of who they are.

Source: Ethiopian News December 20, 2021 12:11 UTC