Over 100 pastors in Washington D.C. have united in their support for same-sex marriage!!!
Jesus would approve!
These brave religious leaders have spoken out in opposition to the pastors, primarily African American, who protested D.C.’s recognition of same-sex marriages from other states last month.
“God is love and love is for everyone,” said Rev. Dennis and Christine Wiley of the Covenant Baptist Church in D.C.
Bishop Harry Jackson of the Hope Christian Church in Maryland was quoted as saying “I’d rather be biblically courageous than politically correct,” during the time of protests against equality in May.
Rev. Wiley, who is African American himself, is challenging the old fashioned ideals of his fellow pastors against gay marriage.
“Because those of us who have been oppressed ought to be the last ones to oppress,” Wiley stated.
So far, 137 leaders have signed a declaration of support for marriage equality in D.C.
Continue the fight!
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