Will the Black Church Rise Up in New York For Marriage?

Rev. William Owens of the Church of God and Christ

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[hookalakah]

“In 2009, African Americans comprised 14% of the United States population but accounted for 44% of all new HIV infections….black men accounted for 70% of the estimated new HIV infections among all blacks…black men who have sex with men represented an estimated 73% of new inflections among black men…” --Center for Disease Control

[hookalakah]

Gay marriage propenents call Reverend Owens "offensive" and a "hater" because he opposes same-sex marriage. But up until he "evolved," the president held the same position on marriage. Pastor Rick Warren pointedly asked candidate Obama in 2008 to define marriage, Senator Obama reflexively replied, "Marriage is between a man and a woman." Was President Obama a hater too?

Let the church say Amen!

[notaniceguy34]

Now that we know what we know about NOM's race-baiting strategy, how does this pastor feel about being made into a shield?

[pookiebear32]

I can't tell if this is supposed to be satirical or not.

[EidahageFeroe]

The irony here is sickening. Bigotry from those who were once opressed.

[ElCangri137]

This man of God speaks the truth. Perverts are making a mockery of what Dr Martin Luther King Jr died for. It's a travesty. An act so detestable, shameful, and unhealthy that its been illegal in "every" State since our inception. Until the same activist court that legalized murdering babies usurped a tyranny on the States in the 60's. And our now brainwashing us through the Board of Education and Hollywood. We must overcome. Amen.

[Ron Charles]

"Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood," King stated. "This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group."

Coretta Scott King, widow of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

[Ron Charles]

Anyone who thinks that this nasty bigot represents black people in New York state, should take a look at the YouTube videos:

"Whoopi Goldberg for HRC's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality"

"Michael Strahan for HRC's NYers for Marriage Equality"

"Vanessa Williams for HRC's NYers for Marriage Equality"

They present a far different, and far better, point of view.

[RedChaosLV]

Just the fact that NOM calls it the "Black Church" shows how all of its members are bigoted and racist. These AFRICAN AMERICANS are helping the same people who were taking away their rights

[LifterwiII]

I cant help but wonder what Rev. Owens has to say about the vast number of Negros who are living on the WELFARE dollars that are put in the coffers by LGBT tax payers. What a full blown ignoramous.