A group of evangelical leaders who released “the Nashville Statement” on Tuesday -- reiterating historic Christian viewpoints toward same-sex marriage and transgender rights -- have come under fire from critics on social media and Nashville's mayor. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW), consisting of a number of evangelical Christian leaders, published a manifesto aimed at addressing issues of sexuality. It was endorsed by scholars, pastors and leaders at a Nashville conference Friday. Consequently, confusion reigns over some of the most basic questions of our humanity,” CBMW President Denny Burk said in the statement. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry tweeted that the document is “poorly named and does not represent the inclusive values of the city & people of Nashville.”Other Twitter users denounced the statement for alleged bigoted views.

Source: Fox News August 30, 2017 10:30 UTC