Pastor Raphael Warnock urges inclusivity within congregation

Rev. Raphael Warnock of Ebenezer Baptist in Atlanta, Georgia is one of a few black pastors who are preaching acceptance of gay marriage...

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Rev. Raphael Warnock of Ebenezer Baptist in Atlanta, Georgia is one of a few black pastors who are preaching acceptance of gay marriage. While Rev. Warnock did not choose a side himself, he says the church needs to be more honest about what is present their community. “The church needs to be honest about human sexuality,” Rev. Warnock said. “Some of them are on the usher board. They greeted you this morning.” Action News 2 has the story:

Just days after President Barack Obama made his historic announcement granting support for same-sex marriage, pastors preached their opinions from the pulpit.

At downtown Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, it was a message that struck a chord with members.

Channel 2’s Erin Coleman spoke with the Rev. Raphael Warnock, Ebenezer’s pastor, who said his stance on gay marriage is a question he’s heard over and over again.

“There are gay sisters and brothers all around us,” Warnock said.

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