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A sign posted by a Church in Acushnet causes uproar

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A church taking a stand against gay marriage, by way of a sign. has caused an uproar in Acushnet.

The church has received hate e- mails and threats over it.Protestors were out in front of the Saint Francis Xavier church in Acushnet , they're disturbed by a sign that was posted by the church..that reads"Two men are friends not spouses."

Chad Michael Peters. Says he's been married to a man for five year and found the sign offensive and outrageous.

KIm Miska has lived in Acushnet all of her life She says she can't understand why the church would put up a sign that she says, is not only offensive to the gay community,but to her family and others.The Church has received hate e-mails and phone calls, even death threats. Monsignor Gerard O'Connor says, he's doesn't mind stating the churches position on gay marriage. The church did change the sign, but not because of pressure. They say they've always changed it every twenty-four hours.The folks I talked to say that's not enough, they want an apology.

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