Jay Richards and his partner decorated their apartment for Pride Month but were told by their rental company to take down their rainbow flags. They requested to keep the decorations until June 9, which was granted. However, a church custodian removed the decorations without permission. The church states this was not about the decorations' content but about their mission. The couple's frustration highlights tensions regarding expression and community values during an event like WorldPride in D.C.
"While we remain mindful of our responsibility to both the lease and our client, we believe this is a respectful and reasonable approach," a spokesperson for EJF told.
"This is not about subject matter. The mission of Walker Memorial Baptist Church is a prayerful congregation, focused on serving God and our community."
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