Gay Marriage

A coalition of black ministers has called for the impeachment of Eric Holder,  the first African American U.S. Attorney General.  They oppose his backing of a 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which states legally married same-sex couples are entitled to federal benefits.  Even though the institution of marriage is in free fall,  the church shouldn't play politics with such a hot-button issue,  especially in the black community,  where scores of allegedly gay pastors preach the gospel in churches across the country,  as evidenced by the Bishop Eddie Long sex scandal a year ago,    when three young men accused him of sexual misconduct.   Similar incidents involving other black men of the cloth have surfaced as well.  Moreover,  Luke 10:25-27 in the case of the Good Samaritan demonstrates the importance of showing compassion for those whose lifestyles may differ.   No one knows the exact cause of homosexuality.  Therefore,  individuals who may be homosexual shouldn't be ostracized or made to feel inferior as a result.  Yes,  gay marriage is quite a stretch of the law, but it deserves credible debate.