#OccupyGraceBibleChurch trends on Twitter

Somizi stormed out of the church after remarks were made by a visiting pastor about homosexuality being a sin. He then uploaded videos slamming the church onto his Instagram account, calling for churches to be honest about how they feel about gay people attending church.

READ MORE: WATCH: Bishop Mosa Sono of Grace Bible Church addresses gay saga

Bishop Mosa Sono, the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church, read out a statement during the morning services today. While this happened there were peaceful protestors outside.

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The reaction to the protests and hashtags have been mixed.

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I support #OccupyGraceBibleChurch. The church should welcome all. The church should not discriminate. Don't @ me badumedi.

— Kgosigadi🇿🇦 (@ATswanaGoddess) January 29, 2017

GBC MUST let the whole nation know if the LGBT community is welcome or not. It's that simple. #OccupyGraceBibleChurch

— Kgosigadi🇿🇦 (@ATswanaGoddess) January 29, 2017

Bible Holy Book vs Constitutional Law Book #OccupyGraceBibleChurch which one is superior… me wondering

— Thulani Lucas Ndhlovu (@PofuMabhena) January 29, 2017

This #OccupyGraceBibleChurch disrespects our rights to faith n beliefs .It's okay to disagree with us and distance yourself.Pathetic

— The minister (@ministermk) January 29, 2017

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No one has the right to say who should and shouldn't be allowed in church, #OccupyGraceBibleChurch

— Pastor Prophet SAM (@seshupomoshodi) January 29, 2017

Dear LGBTI, please open your own church, quote your own scriptures from the Bible and preach about your own stuff. #OccupyGraceBibleChurch

— ♛Kgoši Tumedi♛ (@TumediTrevor) January 29, 2017

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