The Black Church: How same-sex marriage threatens Obama’s re-election
July 16, 2012
By Raquel Reichard
Reporter/News Writer
Living the Life
In May, President Barack Obama caught the nation off guard when he announced his support for same-sex marriage. But no group has had more qualms over his historic decision than the black churches that, until now, have overwhelmingly supported the president.
Though scores of African-American pastors and Christian leaders have allied with the president, many of which find his decision threatening their faith, some contend that Obama’s decision is a direct contradiction to God’s [...]