Harry R. Jackson Jr. was an American Christian pastor, Pentecostal bishop, and author. He served as the senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland. Jackson was known for his opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion.
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Harry R. Jackson Jr. was an American Christian pastor, Pentecostal bishop, and author. He served as the senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland. Jackson was known for his opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion. He was the founder and chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition, an organization of ministers who promote socially conservative causes. Jackson concurred with Pope Benedict XVI’s belief that condom distribution increases the incidence of AIDS. He also argued that some police departments ought to be defunded and encouraged conservatives not to minimize the deaths of black men in custody.
He died of a heart attack at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, two children, and a stepson. His funeral was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2013. He will be buried at Mount Vernon, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. For confidential support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.
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