Pastor challenged at high school MLK assembly


October 2, 2008 · Updated 3:43 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

Invited to speak at school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a Redmond pastor was interrupted by protests from two teachers at a Mount Si High School assembly.

Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioch Bible Church in Redmond was invited by a student club to speak at an assembly at Mount Si Thursday, Jan. 17.

Hutcherson has drawn controversy for objecting to suggestions that the current gay civil rights movement bears resemblance to the African-American civil rights movement in the 1960s.

At the assembly, Hutcherson spoke about the impact of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his own life, and did not deviate from that topic, Snoqualmie Valley School District spokeswoman Carolyn Malcolm said.

For the complete story, subscribe to the Snoqualmie Valley Record ( 425) 888-2311

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus