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Gay Marriage Debate: Black Church vs. NAACP & President Obama

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The NAACP has announced it’s backing of same-sex marriage following President Obama’s announcement supporting gay marriage.

The announcement comes in the midst of backlash and speculation of whether President Obama’s expressed support will hurt his campaign among black voters in the church.

“The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equality of all people,” Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the NAACP’s board of directors, said in a statement.

“Civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law. The NAACP’s support for marriage quality is deeply rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and equal protection of all people,” NAACP President Benjamin Jealous said.

Rev. Anthony Evans of the National Black Church Initiative opposed President Obama’s and the NAACP’s endorsements, warning that Obama and the NAACP will lose support among black churches for their stand. The National Black Church Initiative is a faith-based coalition of 34,000 African American and Latino churches comprised of 15 denominations.

“We love our gay brothers and sisters, but the black church will never support gay marriage,” Evans said in a statement. “It is and always will be against the ethics and teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Derek McCoy, executive director of the Maryland Marriage Alliance, told the media that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s “unfortunate” stance on the issue will contribute to the “further demise of the family.”

“We who marched with Rev. King did not march one inch or one mile to promote same-sex marriage,” Rev. William Owens, founder and president of the Coalition of African American Pastors, told the Catholic News Agency.

Jay-Z, rapper and friend of the Obamas, made a similar announcement expressing his support of gay marriage shortly after the president.

This support of gay marriage in the black community is part of an upward trend. In an ABC News/Washington Post poll following President Obama’s announcement, 54 percent of African-Americans agreed with him. But in similar polls in 2011 and 2012, just 41 percent of African-Americans supported gay marriage.

Some see President Obama’s recent announcement as flip-flopping on the issue, as he hasn’t always fully supported gay marriage.

What say you family? Do you agree with the church or with the president on this issue?

Taboo Tuesday: Donnie McClurkin Witnesses About Being An Ex-Homosexual (video)

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Donnie McClurkin admits he would still be a homosexual if not for the deliverance of Jesus Christ in his life.

McClurkin says nobody told him how to be a man… now he is sounding the alarm.

Taboo Tuesday: Shhhh… Don’t Talk About The Black Church & Homosexuality (pt. 1)

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Who wants to touch this subject?

Nobody?

Check this out… this video is of 3 preachers located in Atlanta (The Black Gay & Lesbian Mecca). The moderator of the discussion opens the show with a question regarding their position on Homosexuals and Christianity. The third preacher is a Rev. Dennis Mererdith (still pic above)… I highlight him because he has preached in the pulpit of one of the largest baptist churches in the city (located on 60th st.).

On a Sunday morning years ago, Meredith preached in a leather outfit and delivered a sermon about Peter getting out of the boat when Jesus directed him. Meredith asked forgiveness for his appearance because he had come to town to celebrate the 100 year Harley-Davidson Anniversary. He road his motorcycle up from Atlanta to partake in the celebration…

Meredith stated how much he appreciated the pastor for allowing him to speak. He told the congregation that not every preacher allows other preachers to stand up in their pulpits like they used to. I wonder if the pastor of this baptist church knew what Meredith’s position on homosexuals were (is) before allowing him to speak to his church? I wonder if Meredith has come back to preach the word of God at this church since? What do the thousands of members of this church have to say about Meredith’s position on homosexuals? Does the pastor and members of this church agree with Meredith?

Well what say you believers in Jesus Christ? Is homosexuality a sin only forgiven by Jesus? Can homosexuals have salvation while living a gay lifestyle? I’m sure you are aware of the story of Rev. Donnie McClurkin being delivered from that lifestyle correct… don’t be so sure. What about the revelations of another pastor and mega gospel singer Tonex (click to see vid 1:30 – 3:00 mark). In this video interview he confesses to urges of wanting to be with men and that he doesn’t believe he needs to be delivered from them.

My Lord in Heaven… I see why my sisters have to start dating other races… Black Men in church are as gay as the ocean is blue. Whatever your religion God Bless you… my religion is clear, this ain’t right.

Oh… we had an issue here in Milwaukee a few months back that I don’t know how much it was talked about. Do you remember the Deacon at that well-known church who was arrested for exposing himself? You remember the Brother who was a Sunday School teacher and youth leader… yeah that cat! For those who don’t remember click here… the devil is a lie.