Black Pastors Coalition Vows to Keep Fighting Obama on Gay Marriage
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
A group of black pastors is determined to derail the re-election efforts of President Barack Obama, or at least challenge his position on gay marriage. The Coalition of African American pastors, led by Rev. William Owens, believes that the views being espoused by President Obama on gay marriage are not supportive to the traditional American family.
Owens is pushing pastors to circulate a pledge to oppose both Obama and gay marriage, as well as save the traditional family.
“The time has come for a broad-based assault against the powers that be that want to change our culture to one of men marrying men and women marrying women,” said Owens at the National Press Club. “I am ashamed that the first black president chose this road, a disgraceful road.”
Owens claims to have over 3,700 pastors in his flock and is prepared to go nation-wide with his agenda. Owens also expresses disappointment in the NAACP’s decision to link the civil rights movement and gay marriage.
Believe it or not, Pastor Moss represents the views of millions of African Americans. While most are not so extreme as to link their concerns over gay marriage with a failure to support President Obama, there is a broad base within the black community that is not signed on entirely to the liberal agenda.
The subject of gay marriage is a sticky one, because one can readily point to the hypocrisy of condemning one kind of sin while overlooking so many others. The black church is full of God-loving people, but it is also full of people who spend their weeks engaged in all kinds of shameful and unethical behavior (sometimes with the pastor leading the pack). Also, the black church’s decision to turn a blind eye to the gay community and sexuality in general has led to the explosion of STD infections in the black community.
At the same time, the politics of gay marriage and African Americans puts the president in a messy political quagmire. Obama’s most loyal constituency consists of African American women. If there is anything that burns the blood of millions of church-going black women in America, it’s the thought of a handsome, eligible black man who would rather spend his time in the gay clubs than inside her bedroom.
President Obama was definitely playing with fire on the gay marriage issue. Also, his position on gay marriage put him in an effective chest-thumping contest with thousands of black preachers who are not accustomed to having another man take away the attention of their most loyal associates.
Finally, the NAACP’s decision to align civil rights with gay marriage was irresponsible. The move wasn’t problematic because they were necessary incorrect. Instead, it was wrong because they made the decision without asking for support from their constituents. The tail can’t wag the dog, but in this case, the Obama Administration is seeking to single-handedly shift the long-held value system of millions of people. The move won’t get black people to go vote for the Republicans, but it certainly makes them less enthusiastic about voting for anyone.
This could turn into a serious mess.
Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here. To check out Dr. Watkins in the Janks Morton Film, Hoodwinked, please visit this link.
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Black ministers, find something important to fight about. One suggestion I have for you is to pray with, counsel with, pray for, and protest your fellow ministers/pastors who are molesting, having extramartial affairs, bedding women in their congregations, having babies by them, being on the downlow, being gay themselves and stealing from the church, only to name a few. Everyone should be able to do what they want to do with their lives. That is between them and God, not you. There are a lot of issues you can fight but you choose not to because you are comfortable with fighting the Black Man. What have you done about the KKK? Violence of Blacks against Blacks? White policemen killing Black prisoners? Blacks not being treated fairly in the work places? Black students having to perform 110% because of their color? Look in the mirror. You have skeletons in your closets. Try to make sure none of them comes out. Don’t forget to close the door behind you.
What do you expect from a religion that was invented by men? Whenever the microphone goes into the face the mouth talks. A nation that denies God cannot expect credibility from their ministers. They do not obey God or keep the 10 Commandments. So who are they obeying? You might want to ask yourself that question and get away from them.
I agree my brother. One of the most serious issues affecting the black community is black on black crime. The outrage the African American community exhibited when Tryvon Martin was killed was justified. But we should protest even louder when the crime is commited by a young gang member against one of our own.
I think there should be a bounty paid to the person(s) who will out these disgraceful fools. I am certain there is a mistress somewhere in their closet or even a gay lover. Those that are guilty always scream the loudest. Remember Eddie Long as well as the catholic church?
So, do these so called ministers care about Romney and Ryan’s stance on gay marriage? They are so full of sh** that its shameful. All anyone has to do is read the book, Tempting Faith by David Kuo to know and understand thate these jack legged preachers will do anything for money, including sabotage President Obama’s chances for reelection. They are the wretched of the Earth. If the sheep follow them, then they deserve everything that will be coming their way.
All I want to know is how much are they being paid by the republicans? Many of them would put hits out on their own mamas and children for a dime above their breakfast. They have no credibility.
they don’t come out for or against anything unless their white overlords order them to speak. they are the lowest of scum and should be tarred and feathered, then run their a***s to the ends of the earth. they have been and still are the worst of the race-traitors.
Yea, they’re yelling loudly while sitting on the “down low”; remember Eddie Long when he got busted they were all praying for him he only made a mistake, so keep your white Jesus, while I habla Espanol to Jesus Gonzales.
God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah and everyone keeps closing thier eyes.I will be point blank people are putting body parts in places they don’t belong.UI knew a man who could not hold his bowels from being poked in his rear with body pparts tht did not belong there.
Trust you, Delores to be always thinking about the s*x act, when you should be thinking about love. The Gay Marriage issue is about two people who love each other being allowed to celebrate that committment in marriage. Yes, it’s called love, Delores. Isn’t it “love” that Jesus talked about all the time? How many times did he mention homosexuality? Zero. (And stop fantasizing about gay s*x)
Intereing, how do you feel about the fact that instead helping obama win over somebody else’s s*x live you are helping the demon double starve people out of existence? These old misguided slaves are instructed to focus on the car’s fuzzy dice and ignore the car!
With all the real problems faced by the black community, the fact that this coaltion of black pastors is willing to assist in sabotaging President Obama over this issue is a disgrace and shows they are incapable of seeing the big picture. They simply want to thump their Bibles for the sake of their own closed minds and for many of them, the security of their own closets.
I commend the ministers for taking a stand against gay marriage. I also agree they should oppose other wrongs that fall within their purview and not be guilty of such acts themselves. While I believe the civil rights of persons who identify as gay or other gender identities should be protected, it is not about what they want, but rather preserving the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman, which was created by God and not man. Why should gays’ s****l preferences be imposed upon society and dismantle the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman?
How does the marriage between two people of the same s*x dismantle the sanctity of a marriage between a man and a woman. Please explain exactly how one destroys the other? Explain how two gays getting married actually affect your marriage. We’re waiting.
See my response below.
I don’t know if anyone told you, but you don’t have to marry SAME s*x. Nor do you have to marry anyone in your church choir, just to play it safe. So please explain what imposition it put on society. OR YOU?
Follow the money, somebody is paying these clowns. The Black community will not be fooled by these charlatans. Bush had Jakes, Long in his pockets, now these unknowns are coming forth. Where have they been with all the killings, unemployment, AIDS, high rate of unwed mothers? Are these not serious problems worthy of their attention?
Dr Watkins Obama was playing with fire? Maybe like Prez Johnson when he promoted and sign the civil right bill. He lost the south for the democrats there is at least a little irony, the south is where you find the most viscous racist, anti-gay, ant-woman,the most illiterate, backward and simple minded folk. If you find you self on the same side of the issue with that group, you might want to re-evaluate your position. Rev. William Owen, As Bro Malcolm might have call him Rev Chicken foot, look like choc chip Bull Conner,George Wallace or Lester Maddox. Social Scientist believe over a long period of time oppression don’t teach liberation but rather it teaches oppression. I’am a life member of the NAACP, they have never contacted me about any national position, they have taken. I’am a straight black male I support them, because like Dr King I’am against all forms of oppression.
I wish that dam monkey would go sit somewhere and shut his dam ugly face up. The bible is a book based on Slavery, for slave.If you follow the Judia/Christian doctrine then you are a slave Western UNCILILIZATION is callapsing, anything that is not build on honesty and a solid foundation will collapse. The western missionaries gave you a bible and took your land, and drag your dumb a***s into slavery. Go read the old testement and understand that the prophets of the old testements were murderers, starting with Moses, Joshua. Why are black people so stupid to follow a religion that is based on voilence. They said Jesus, did nothing wrong to anyone yet atill they murder him, and then sell him like a foaf of bread, to anyone who will listen, and if you listen and refused to follow they will kill you.If you dont believe ask the American Indians if you can find any left. This mess is all about Judia/Christian indoctrination vs Islam, nothing else. Look where the money is heading to now Asia, where they build walls to keep Judia/Christians and Muslims out of their country that is why they are surviving. They are on to something, that is who you should be listening to, not some dam dumb monkey PIMP.Who is using his bible to spread HATE, towards other human being.
No president has any authority over who marries who, including gay marriage. Social contracts are strictly up to the states, it’s not a federal issue. It’s childish to think that any state legislature is going to vote for or against gay marriage because Obama favors it.
Obviously Obama is trying to get the gay vote which is about 10%.
These pastors should be looking at the fact that Romney is not Christian and they should lobbying their state government instead of trying to divide us.
This Rev needs to go somewhere and sit down . I mean really!!!
Why can’t you people address the subject at hand instead of your diversionary tactic. The article is about a black pastor addressing a specific issue of official and institutionalising of a deviant behavior. All the other issues some of you mention have been and are being addressed here and there. You all are not getting answers or solution to those issues simply because you respond with your emotions rather than with your intelligent minds. You all flunk standardized tests for the same reason. Maintain a singular focus. Address the rightness or lack of it of Pastor Owen’s movement. Simply state that you support Obama’s position or Pastor Owen’s, plain and simple. Skeleton in losets or not, those will also get the day in the public arena. But please maintain a singular focus in your responses. Thanks.
Again…misplaced priorities. Thousands of African Americans are about to be disenfranchised in their right to vote, and the best thing that the church can be all up in arms over is the President’s position on gay marriage?!? How about focusing on the high drop out rate and incarceration rate of Black males in this country. Now that’s something to be all up in arms over. Church get some clarity and vision for the people, or we will perish.
I Don’t Support The Gay Marriage c**p Either But I Definitely Don’t Support Those Worthless n****r Pastors And Priest Out There Raping And Molesting Our Children. You Ignorant Pieces Of Trash Would Rather Disrespect President Obama Instead Of That c**p Raping And Molesting Our Children. I Know Father God And Lord Jesus Is Getting Sick And Tired Of You Fake, Pretending To Believe In God Pieces Of Trash. You Better Leave President Obama Alone Because If He Doesn’t Get Re-Elected I Am Going To Try And Rid This World Of As Many Worthless “n*****s” And “crackers” As I Can. I Am Going To Leave It In Father God’s And Lord Jesus”s Hands As To How Many They Want Me To Whip Out. I Pray Everyday That They Removed These “n*****s” And “crakers” And Just Keep REAL AFRICAN AMERICANS And Other Races. Our African American Women Are Way Better Than These African American “n****r” males.
David, if and when that time comes, swing by and pick me up. I’ll ride shotgun, lol.
That Face At The Top Of This Page Look Like A Worthless Piece Of “n****r” Trash.
Now you people do believe in democracy? Right? Democrats are the Most Democratic peace loving like Martin King right? Its time to pack up if not.
You are the boiling hatred and sick jealousy that sets the tone for all the unjust and violent incidents against our race. Your cowardly compromises, true ignorance, filthy shame and satanic attributes are truly, the worst hidden problem of our race. I hope your scary, hateful a**** get chased out of your hiding places and that ONLY you will get the worst of all you’ve created and maintained against us until you are eliminated. Die in your own hate.
@elrancho2, vernon sukumu, and others, from a faith-based context, God created marriage between a male and a female. Adam and Eve were the first couple, and God is the only one, who has the power and authority to consummate a marriage. Therefore, can man’s law supersede God’s creation? And has anyone consulted Him concerning this matter? And if so, what did HE say?
From a constitutional context, the issue is one whereby the U.S. Supreme Court would have to redefine, or it would have to be changed through a Constitutional Amendment and through the States’ ratification process. Presently, federal courts do not have jurisdiction in this matter pursuant to Tyler versus Judges of Court of Registration, 179 U.S. 405, 409 (U.S. 1900).
The NAACP in its support cites the 5th and 14th Amendments’ due process clause. They recognize the issue not only as a religious one, but also as a civil and constitutional matter. In essence, they believe the “LGBTQ” community should have their day in court, which more likely will occur within the next year or so, if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear a recent case from the U.S. District Court of Northern California, which ruled the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (a.k.a. DOMA) unconstitutional.
DOMA was signed into law by President Clinton, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman. The presiding Judge of the U.S. District Court of Northern California argues that the law unfairly bars “gay and lesbian” couples from claiming long-term care benefits in California, which she believes, violates their rights to equal protection. Although the issue in that case involves granting benefits, it is a sneaky way to include a question on the constitutionality of same-s*x marriage. However, granting benefits for persons, who identify as gay and other gender identities, do not constitute changing the definition of marriage from a man and a woman to include same-s*x marriage.
Moreover, there are other implications that have not been considered that could open a myriad of unintended consequences that may be irreversible, and could adversely impact future generations; namely, implications involving children, education, health, law and other matters. For example, will persons who are married through common law be granted the same privileges and benefits? If a man or a woman, who wants to marry two individuals at the same time, will the law be amended to accommodate their desires as well, in the name of love (which is illegal, as it is polygamy)?
Lastly, if our federal government (including the U.S. Supreme Court) desires equal protection for persons who identify as gay and other gender identities, it should amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other anti-discrimination laws, by including “s****l orientation” as a protective category, not dismantle God’s creation and impose their “s****l preferences” on society.
@S’Ann ,You left no stone unturned in my opinion, so nothing to say but…AMEN!
Correction: That should read, Adam and Eve was the first couple.
The same Ignorant people on here bashing the pastors are the same ignorant people that want to see the gay right have it’s way and you along with Obama and others are no more than wicked serpent lying in bed with the devils of this world,be careful because god is already here on earth walking in the flesh!!!
you people selectively quote the bible. it also says eating shellfish is a crime, but if it wasn’t for negroes red lobster would go out of business
such a shame that black folks can quote their slave master’s bible, but not his times tables
this hypocrite is a republican good old house n****r look like hitler he’s getting paid
Our President is the FIRST Black Man to have this job. Can we respect a leaders position and help make things better in other areas, where there is common ground and much needed help. Like Black on Black crime, can all the Black pastors come together and take it to the streets, and take a stand against Crime, Drugs and lack of education or job skills to help a person become self sufficient. Our Churches have been a gathering place thru out black history. Every Church can and should have a voting registration area daily/or every sunday. Job training(like the Saddle back church)for the community your church is in. Church/Ministers can revitalize our community and the people in it. Help get folk off welfare or get a education and teach them a trade/skill.The people will help and respond,try it? Give back and let’s make a change for ourselves, and not put down the best Black leader of the United States at this time. All the above is said with Love and Understanding.
URGENT: Black Pastors Need to Stand NOW! Fight this together:
In Selma, Alabama, a monument to the first leader of the Ku Klux Klan is under construction on public land.
The statue of Confederate General Nathan Forrest — infamous as the first Grand WIzard of the Klan and for massacring black Union soldiers at the Civil War battle of Fort Pillow — even has the blessing of the Selma City Council.
Selma is home to some of the most important events of the Civil Rights Movement — including “b****y Sunday,” when 600 activists fighting for African-American voting rights were attacked by state and local police.
Unless the city council stops it, a “bigger and better than ever” monument will be constructed to honor Nathan Bedford Forrest. A group called Friends of Forrest built the original monument, and now the group is planning to lay concrete for a new foundation, add a new bust of the KKK founder, enclose the monument in a wrought iron gate, and add night lighting.
The President can’t save the entire world in one sitting. But a collective group of like minded people can and continue to spread the wrong doing, promote education and skills for jobs. Without collective help our people will be kept down in their spirit, minds and money. Let’s work people…I’m in houston,texas the rich and poor are growing classes.