Morris: Justin Pearson spoke through the hearts of all who grieve
Justin Pearson speaks to media after the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel him. (Ian Round/The Daily Memphian)
G. Scott Morris
The Rev. Dr. G. Scott Morris, M.D., is founder and chief executive officer of Church Health. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Memphian.
“I think there is no question that Justin Pearson’s expulsion has given him a much bigger pulpit from which to preach. I now count myself as a member of his flock. What I pray for us all is that we will let compassion and love be the forces which lead us all forward.”
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