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‘I would never perform a gay marriage’- VI pastor

- says he would rather turn in his marriage licence
Prominent church leader residing on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, Bishop Paul A. Ricketts insisted that the church has to love people in spite of their sexual orientation. He, however, said the sin should be hated and expressed his condemnation of same-sex marriage. Photo: Facebook
Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said his government is not expected to entertain any talks about same-sex marriage any time soon. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said his government is not expected to entertain any talks about same-sex marriage any time soon. Photo: VINO/File
Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church Bishop John I. Cline re-affirmed his position that he is against same-sex marriage. 'We don’t represent the US government or the UK government, we represent the government of God, we represent God and we must stand for the God position no matter what any government says.' Photo: VINO/File
Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church Bishop John I. Cline re-affirmed his position that he is against same-sex marriage. 'We don’t represent the US government or the UK government, we represent the government of God, we represent God and we must stand for the God position no matter what any government says.' Photo: VINO/File
The US Supreme Court ruling that marriage for all is a constitutional right was celebrated at Gay Pride marches at the weekend in several US cities. Photo: Getty Images
The US Supreme Court ruling that marriage for all is a constitutional right was celebrated at Gay Pride marches at the weekend in several US cities. Photo: Getty Images
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the hot topical issue of gays and gay rights continues to be debated throughout the world, especially with the recent US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriages, the Virgin Islands seems in no way budged by the hullaballoo or edging towards that direction any time soon.

Nevertheless, this has not prevented a prominent church leader from making it clear where he stands regarding same-sex marriages.

Last Friday, June 26, 2015 the US Supreme Court said marriage for all is a constitutional right. However, officials in the US south are resisting last week's Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage by refusing to issue licences to any couples - gay or straight.

Many opponents of gay marriage are preparing for legal challenges over religious objections to the unions.

Church will have to take a stand

Prominent church leader residing on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, Bishop Paul A. Ricketts insisted that the church has to love people in spite of their sexual orientation. “And I am one of those persons who loves people in spite of their struggles,” he said, noting that he does not see the permitting of same-sex marriage throughout the USA being bigger than any other thing that has been passed before.

“They have passed other things that run contrary to my belief system and I don’t see this bigger than anything else,” said Bishop Ricketts, even though noting that he sees it as another “thing” that is being set up for the church to be prosecuted.

“There is coming a time when all of us are going to have to take a stand. We are going to have to either listen to man, man’s law or the law of God and I would rather for man to be angry with me than for God to be upset with me because man can only hurt the flesh, God can destroy body soul and spirit.”

‘I would never perform a gay wedding’

Bishop Ricketts continued that until such time someone can prove to him otherwise from the scriptures he is holding strong to the biblical principles as he knows it. He insisted that marriage is intended for a union of a man and a woman and if at any stage in the VI it comes to the place where gay marriages become legal he would be one of the first to hand his marriage licence in.

“In my book it is a sin and if it comes to a place where they say we have to marry them I would turn in my license and would be one of the first persons to turn my license in because I don’t have to do weddings, that’s how I see it, I am not going to be forced against my faith to do anything that I don’t agree with and I believe if they have a right, I have right too, and I have a right to say no.”

He added, “But do I hate them? No, it’s the sin that is the problem. So they could pass any law they want to pass, where I am concerned is if it collides with my faith, then that law is not going to work with me.”

Similar sentiments were expressed by Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church Bishop John I. Cline. He added that as a Christian community the church is the church. “We don’t represent the US government or the UK government, we represent the government of God, we represent God and we must stand for the God position no matter what any government says.”

He said, however, that as a church they are mindful of people because in the home and other circles of church members are persons who have declared themselves gay or homosexual. “So we have to deal with those people. We don’t condemn them but we certainly do not condone the behaviour and certainly do not agree with it because it is not consistent with scripture and the laws and the moral standards of Christianity or of God.”

VI gay speaks

One of the VI’s most prominent gay men, who has been very open about his sexual orientation, shared his opinion with this news site on the topic but declined to make his name public as he said his opinion may not go down well with the gay society and he is not prepared either to put his name on blast as he holds a prominent government position.

He said that while he does not think the recent US Supreme Court ruling would have an heavy impact on the Virgin Islands, because it falls totally under the British governance, it can have somewhat of an influence. “But I don’t think it would have a big influence on the BVI because they still strong in itself.”

Use ‘Common Law Union’ not ‘Marriage’

The popular gay man said that personally he does not like the use of the word ‘marriage’ when it comes to the legal union of a man and a man and woman and woman. “My personal opinion is that I don’t like the word marriage. I think they should have chosen a different word, common law union or something else because marriage is instituted in the Bible for man and woman,” he said.

“So if they say a union between two persons I am totally 100% for it because the Bible also says about love, love your brothers. When you talk about love, you love who you love.”

He took strong offense in the manner at which some churches relate to gays. “Before the church concentrate on embracing people and reaching out and teaching people what they need to do, they shouldn’t be staying from the pulpit and condemning people. The church is not there to condemn and to judge, they are there to bring in people into the fold and teach them about the love of God, the agape love of God,” the gay man said.

He continued, “So I don’t think the church should be telling people who they should marry and what and all this little nonsense, there are other things they should be worried about.”

Gov't not ready to discuss same-sex marriage- Premier Smith

Virgin Islands News Online also spoke to Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, who pointed out that the Constitution of the Virgin Islands has a human rights section which he said gives anyone the right to visit the territory as he looked at the tourism impact of the likely influx of gay couples coming in.

“Whatever decision they make about gay marriage in the United States would not affect the visitation of anybody to the British Virgin Islands.”

Premier Smith further said that as far as the VI is concerned, the territory only recognises marriage between a man and a woman and any differing views are not likely to reach the House of Assembly any time soon.

“There are no immediate plans for further discussions…. Of course the initiation for the discussions on those things can come from various sources. It can come from the people in the country, the community which is the preferable place for it to come from,” said Premier Smith.

He also noted that the discussion can come from the level of the House of Assembly but at the moment there are no immediate plans for such discussions.

Several other members of the HoA, including Hons Julian Fraser RA (R3), Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull (R2) and Marlon A. Penn (R8), were approached for their take on the issue but declined to comment. Efforts to reach Hons Ronnie W. Skelton, Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6), Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) and Delores Christopher (R5) were not successful.

59 Responses to “‘I would never perform a gay marriage’- VI pastor”

  • New Life (02/07/2015, 09:19) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ha ha some of them talking please!
    • Gay (02/07/2015, 10:01) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
      What the USA laws have to do with us we have more important matters to look after we cannot control the immigration problem letting in criminals talk about that .
      • Kingfish (02/07/2015, 10:52) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
        @Gay, the most sensible blog on the matter so far. This US law does not and should not have any impact on the VI as it relates to gay marriages.
      • Forbidden Truth (02/07/2015, 22:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        The government don't want to enforce immigration laws. The man who had the Kahonas to do it was spitefully victim ed and removed from the department. Time will tell.
  • usa (02/07/2015, 09:35) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    Leave the people live free and die
  • Sanctuary of Money (02/07/2015, 09:38) Like (13) Dislike (10) Reply

    who would ask a meat head to marry them? A dude would marry anyone if the price was right, Jam>>>> have a price for everything, after all they have to pay for the upkeep of houses in Africa and Jamaica. ..its so interesting how these so called "christians" treat the Bible like a bag of trail mix, picking and choosing what they want to adhere to. The worst sin of all is hypocrisy and these two men....hmm, thats all I'm going to say.

    • Hmm (02/07/2015, 17:40) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
      I rebuke you, the blood of Jesus is against you devil out of hell
      • did you know (02/07/2015, 20:50) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
        Jesus had two dads and you religious folks all love him.
        • @did you know (03/07/2015, 12:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          What a sick mind...God has to come fix this world soon, it is hard to feel sorry for people like you when His judgement falls!
    • Kush (07/07/2015, 21:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      'From u c dem u wi know dem'
      #Capleton
  • Churchfolks (02/07/2015, 09:53) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    When each pastor turns in their license, who will marry the heterosexual? Eh? History will state that the guidelines written in the Bible were the law of the day to the people to whom that particular book was advising. The State (BVI) if it makes such a law, equality will stand for same-sex couples to be married. Someone will marry them. Don't worry -- preparation meets opportunity knocks.
  • wize up (02/07/2015, 09:59) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
    for years; the VI been filled with gays; some of them came out of the closest, some of them still in the closest and a good much of them are the closest: the sad thing about these VI gays(the males) them having sex with both men and women...... to each his/her own but looking a around the territory we have so many gays; both girls and boys...some of them pick up this gay-thing for financial gratification!!!! some of the gay behavior is biological while some gay activities are just picked up as a habit( to get bills paid)...everyone have the right to be free!!!!!
  • Ndpym (02/07/2015, 10:05) Like (6) Dislike (15) Reply
    Lol whatever ayo say but when the politicians approach ayo and say you have to perform such a ceremony you will have to do it!!!!!
  • cay (02/07/2015, 10:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well saw the cat out the bag in the bvi thats all i will say
  • .......... (02/07/2015, 10:27) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    I notice a lot of your girls in the bvi into same sex so go talk that
    • wize up (02/07/2015, 11:30) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      @.........; that's true because when the girls looking for a good man; some of those same men looking a good man for themselves.... when I grew up back in the 70's the men where lions; now some of them are pussycats....so our VI women now finds comfort in each other( lickers & fake tools); the world have changed
  • political snitch (02/07/2015, 10:56) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
    @ a hundred thousand dollars per wedding i know that the bishop will change his mind.
  • hoa (02/07/2015, 11:06) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Half dem bi sexual
  • ... (02/07/2015, 11:11) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    Pastor stand your ground. You've gotta stand for something or you'll fall for everything. The end is near!
    • Happy (02/07/2015, 14:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      We speak about the gay marriage law in the USA but under the ruling, churches are exempt from the law.
  • Binocs (02/07/2015, 11:23) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
    While I believe that marriage was ordained between a man and woman,it is sad to hear how some pastors look at people as a whole. While we might not agree with some behavior, that should not prevent us loving the person or persons. Hope they know it is wrong to pry on young girls in their congregations. Always remember sin is sin. Do not be hypocritical.
  • Kat out d bag (02/07/2015, 11:23) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    BVI fullup ah gays. Nature's dirty little secrets
  • Buju banton (02/07/2015, 11:27) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boom bye bye inna ba**y boy head!!!!!
  • There is sure hope (02/07/2015, 11:34) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    "Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God." (I CORINTHIANS 6:9-11).
    You can overcome: Isaiah 41:10 "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
    Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Peace and Love
    • HOPEONTHEWAY (08/07/2015, 09:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      To there is sure hope, where is the Kingdom of God? Can you tell me if Jesus Christ says it is in you, how can the person inherit what he already has? Oh, how people use scriptures and don't question the reality of what is written. When the scriptures were originally written no "homesexuals" was quoted in there. Go back to the original King James Version and see if Homosexuals in there. Stop making false quotations. Poor people don't understand all this KJV Bible was borrowed from the Ancient Nubians. Start studying your history, people.
  • bvi (02/07/2015, 11:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    We have two couples in the bvi that's married
  • voter (02/07/2015, 11:50) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    The dude with the shoe polish on his head posing isn't for gay marriage. Just the marriage, everything else looks like he is game.
    • Boo (02/07/2015, 19:15) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Lol Shoe polish on his head! lol Yeh he know he is one of them but here talking about God position and God government. Ask him what position he like
  • Saul Goodman (02/07/2015, 12:14) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    The churches won't have to marry them because the courts will.
  • Serious (02/07/2015, 12:22) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Didn't read the article-because we tend to focus on what the good book says concerning this issue which to me only complicates the issue, science/nature is what we should focus on. Its a simple one for me 1. understanding and acceptance to a degree, I accept that who you are attracted to isn't a choice for most 2. man with man and women with women isn't natural because they can't reproduce=DEATH to US

    So this is my view, let them live as they please just don't force it on those that do not agree with your way of life(Give me a choice so I can decide if I wana see a Gay couple on TV etc. disclaimer ) and don't tell me its normal.
    • @Serious (02/07/2015, 14:12) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      "(Give me a choice so I can decide if I wana see a Gay couple on TV etc. disclaimer )" Do you want the same choice to decide if you want to see a straight couple on TV?

      "don't tell me its normal" What is normal?
  • Changes (02/07/2015, 12:45) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    I HAVE NOTICED SINCE THE FIRST TIME THE HOMO-MARRIAGE LAW CAME......THE POPULATION OF HOMOS HAVE INCREASED AND THE AGES OF THEM HAVE NOW BECOME A MUCH YOUNGER CROWD, I PERSONALLY HAVE NO ISSUSES AGAINTS THEIR WAY OF LIFE ...........BUT WHEN ARE WE GOIN TO BE ABLE TO USE HERBS FOR OUR WAY OF LIFE .........I AM TIRED OF LAW ENFORCERS AND THE GOVERNMENT MAKING CRIMINALS OF YOUTHS AND REGLIONS WHO USE IT.........IF THE GAYS CAN COME OUT THE CLOSETS ......I WOULD LIKE TO COME OUTTA THE BUSH AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!! IF U WONT LEGALIZE WE DEMAND A DECRIMINALISATION IT IS ABOUT TIME
  • Music (02/07/2015, 13:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    One does not have to be married in a church or by a pastor. The legal side of marriage is secular and can be performed by a civilian, authorised, registrar, as happens with most marriages.
  • Capelton KEEP THE FIYAH BLAZING (02/07/2015, 13:39) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    THere is only 2 reasons in the world that humans are gay, which is GENETICS and MENTAL TRAUMA. You are most often times born with the HOMOSEXUAL gene trait because of chemical inbalance i.e. someone born with Downs Syndrome or retardation, some due to VACCINATION(best believe it). Others turn to HOMOSEXUALITY due to SEXUAL ABUSE(ESPECIALLY BY THE SAME SEX) or the TRAUMA of being CHEATED ON some claim(which is utter rubbish if you ask me). But some humans ares so moraLLY CORRUPTED AND PERVERTED THEY WILL LAY WITH ANYTHING.
    • Rorry (02/07/2015, 17:24) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      While I applaud your effort in trying to provide voice of reason, I have to correct you on some mistakes you made.

      Firstly, there are numerous reasons why a person would be gay. Mental trauma and biological factors are only two of them.

      There is no gene that determines homosexuality but there have studies that show certain factors such as the environment in the womb may influence a person's sexuality. Also, things like birth order and the gender of your older siblings may influence your sexuality. As a male, for example, the more older brothers you have, the more likely you are to be gay. Because females have no Y chromosome, the female body produces antibodies that attack male foetus more aggressively than it would a female foetus. Each time a woman carries a son, her immunity to the Y chromosome builds. This may lead to lower testosterone levels in the womb (which is instrumental in male development) and higher oestrogen levels which would lead to a male child with more feminine traits. In other words, seeing that no one can really control hormones in the womb, you can very well be born gay.

      Yep, they were made gay by the God on whom's behalf these pastors claim to not only speak but proclaim abominations. Honestly, the vitriol I have witnessed by some Christians on this matter disgusts me to my core. I believe that everyone should have the right to religious freedom, to believe what they want to believe and follow it freely. What I am against is one group (no matter how large they may be) speaking on behalf of every person. I don't think preachers should be forced to violate their beliefs but what's done outside the church shouldn't be the churches business. The government doesn't attend services and tell pastors what to do so why should the reverse be allowed?

      I personally believe that if you believe in God you should leave it to him. Let God speak for himself on judgement day.

      Also, why does John Cline insist on lending his voice as the Christians voice? Of all people, really?

      "You are most often times born with the HOMOSEXUAL gene trait because of chemical inbalance i.e. someone born with Downs Syndrome or retardation, some due to VACCINATION(best believe it)."

      Your grammar is awful here but I'm going to assume that you're insinuating that homosexuality can be caused by being mentally disabled or having received vaccines. I have my peeves about anti-vaccinations but I'll stay the course. There have been no study that indicate a correlation between mental disorders and sexuality or vaccination and sexuality. In fact your implication is downright offensive; to imply that either all gay people are mentally disabled or all mentally disabled people are too incompetent to grasp the concept of sexuality and discover it for themselves.

      --------


      "Gov't not ready to discuss same-sex marriage"

      Well start getting ready because the world we're moving towards, intolerance is not tolerated and ignorance and unpreparedness are not valid excuses. Decide or someone else will decide for you. If you don't do it Dr. Smith, the next generation will do it for you and history will paint your govern-ship as feeble and bigoted.
      • VG Realist (04/07/2015, 07:18) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        Rorry: Stop trying to sound intelligent. People do not born gay, it is a CHOICE of sexual orientation.
  • 1Bank (02/07/2015, 13:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The school children say it have a male at the bank selling bum for expensive clothes and shoes. Scouts honor the say.
  • pinky (02/07/2015, 13:51) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    I want to get married on my own Island, gay rules.. Meh born here
  • God goverment (02/07/2015, 13:55) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    whats right about being gay hmmm,??? what,is right about that , that they can pass laws giving them gays rights .it doesnt matter what they call it or how they try prettying it up that is still wrong wrong wrong, that is going against the principles of God ,As christian born of the water the spirit and the blood of jesus we are representive and ministers of the kingdom of HEAVEN here on earth and or govern by his words live by the principles guideline that already been set out from the foundation of God ,,,,, we cannot embrace a demon thus as a gay spirit ,,,, yes we love people but hates that homosexual spirit that have taken over these people mind and body controling them , that is what need to be cast out so the real person can come fort and live out there God giving perpose here on earth that is to serve and worship God the lord Jesus ,, some says they were born so (the blood of jesus ) listen nobody was born so,, its a spiritual thing its a demon spirit ,, when God created the world in the beginning and made man ((remember God destroy a whole world just for that ),,and when God look over his handy work he saw it was good an perfect, so nobody MALE or FEMALE was born so ( scriptures says,,, they will call right wrong and call wrong right ,, i mean tell me whats wrong with living right a righteous life in his righteousness pleasing unto God not unto man , and live by his truth , which is the word of God ,,
    • THOT Provoking (02/07/2015, 15:04) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      I'm just here for the comments and Bible study. THOT Provoking indeed.
  • man child (02/07/2015, 14:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We all gay we happy bossie
  • That's Right! (02/07/2015, 15:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ricketts: “In my book it is a sin and if it comes to a place where they say we have to marry them I would turn in my license and would be one of the first persons to turn my license in because I don’t have to do weddings, that’s how I see it, I am not going to be forced against my faith to do anything that I don’t agree with and I believe if they have a right, I have right too, and I have a right to say no.”

    Me: "I must obey God not men - Acts 5: 29! That's my right!"
  • 1 Love (02/07/2015, 16:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gay Man: "...because marriage is instituted in the Bible for man and woman,”

    What then is instituted in the Bible for man and man or woman and woman? So, it sounds like you can't associate the word marriage with people of the same sex and that appears to mean that you know what you are doing is wrong.

    Do you know what the Bible says about those who practice sin wilfully? Read Hebrews 10:26 - there is no longer any sacrifice that will take away sins if we purposely go on sinning after the truth has been made known to us.
  • point blank (02/07/2015, 16:17) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    A lot of people are not Gay they just want to be in thing!! Them need to stop the foolishness
  • nuff respect (02/07/2015, 18:43) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Talk about Casinoes in the BVI, Which is good for the BVI, you here them so call Christians louder than thunder. Talk about same sex relationship and they fall asleep, left them mouth in them moma......Nuff respect Pastor, don`t mind the multitude, right is never popular--nuff respec.t
  • VG vex (02/07/2015, 18:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice stand-God and Guts you have. We local bands need someone with God and guts, Just imagine show-time, prime-time, or Vybe name didn`t call in the press conference the amount of noise they will be making, We have good , or better bands in my view as a musician in Virgin gorda, Splash is a good band, Cannor band, these f---people, from their interview/conference, they are cockie, unsessitive, selfish, ---only Pastor Turnbull had it right, he was local focus, he was the most mature, these young people don`t have a clue abd the minister is disappointing...get all local band on a stage, then judge stop,,f--n hand picking
  • voter (02/07/2015, 19:16) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    I predict Bishop money bags will do the first gay marriage..... his own
  • Wes (02/07/2015, 20:07) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think the man of the cloth who divorced x amount of times and has the gall to come with a position on gay marriage should sit down. According to his own faith he is a fornicator and has no moral authority to make any pronouncements on marriage far less carry out one. The other one I may at least listen to what he has to say.
    • AMEN! (03/07/2015, 08:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      mehson if I could shake your hand and buy you lunch I would. I'm very glad someone had the guts to say it and they had the guts to print it! Those who live in glass houses and drive mercedes shouldnt throw stones!
  • Talk That.. (02/07/2015, 20:59) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    That is the worst ting the supreme court did, now stand back and watch the downward spiral starting with the stock market..........
  • Sean John (02/07/2015, 21:48) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    i am gay is there a organization in the BVI??? I miss the big party some nigtt ago at the place on the water front
  • bigbird (02/07/2015, 22:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    why dont this gay fellow who seems like he knows more than the preachers go to ALMIGHTY GOD through JESUS CHRIST his son by faith putting his trust in the finished work of HIM CHRIST and repenting of all his sins askin for forgiveness and to move on with his new life in CHRIST
  • Musician (03/07/2015, 17:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I'd never perform a gay marriage either, but I might play my organ in public - for a fee...
  • human rights (05/07/2015, 11:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    These people bash church folks because they openly condemn the sin....imagine that. Churches should accept the individuals because none is perfect, but they should NEVER accept homosexuality. The act is an abomination.


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