In the local area, a sermon has sparked outrage. The comments were made during a service at a Baptist church. A church leader has chosen to support the statements made by a lay pastor.

The sermon was posted online and has been widely criticized by the LGBTQ+ community. People have described the comments as hateful and dangerous. Further details about the incident are available from LGBTQ Nation, including the full response from the community and the church's decision to endorse the remarks.