Adult Retailer Offers Clergy Discount

An adult entertainment store's sign offering a "clergy discount'' has drawn the wrath of its churchgoing neighbors.rnrn

The double-sided sign stands outside the store, Pure Pleasure, so those who attend Midwest Baptist Church next door see the ads coming to and leaving the church.rnrn

To people driving toward the church, the sign reads: ``And God said go out into the world and have great sex. God's gift to women. Amen and amen.''rnrn

People leaving the church see: ``No need to mail order. Gay videos in stock. Clergy discount. Have good sex. Hallelujah!''rnrn

"This sign shows me that he's not only thumbing his nose at the laws of the township, he's thumbing his nose at the laws of God,'' said the Rev. Joseph Grimaldi, who heads the church and is a vocal opponent of the business. ``I just hope I'm not too close when the lightning strikes.''rnrn

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