Minister Mike Mitchell has resigned from the Dagsboro Church of Christ after a sermon condemning liberalism drew sharp criticism from advocacy groups and faith leaders.

Mitchell was asked to resign following his sermon which was posted to social media Sept. 14, in which he denounced liberalism. In remarks from the sermon, Mitchell described liberalism as “godless” and “murderous,” and said it promotes “sexual immorality” and “homosexuality.”

Mitchell also suggested the church was “vulnerable” and claimed he now carries a gun to and from work.

The sermon quickly drew criticism from Sussex Pride and other advocacy groups. David Mariner, director of Sussex Pride, called the language dangerous.

“The language was inappropriate and went over the top to characterize a whole group of people as

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