When an asterisk needs to follow a statement

This week the United Methodists issued three unique rulings that pretty much proclaim their intolerance for anything gay related. In one ruling, they defrocked an openly lesbian minister because she "revealed" that she's been in a long term relationship with another woman.

In another ruling two pro-gay churches who issues pro-gay resolutions were officially admonished by the methodist church for the positions.

Lastly, a church pastor was acquitted of charges when he refused membership to an openly gay parishioner. The pastor's bishop had him suspended but the church court reinstated him.

I mention these points because of the commercial from the United Methodist Church that invites people to its churches with this tagline:

Open hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. The United Methodist Church welcomes everyone.

I think they need to place an asterisk after everyone*. And then say, * unless you're gay and then you're not welcome here. At least they'd be more honest.

You can read one version of the whole story here.