Is the church to blame for homophobia?
theGRIO REPORT - For years now, black churches have carried a reputation of being misogynistic and homophobic institutions...
I love the black church but it doesn't love me
OPINION - A theGrio reader speaks directly to those leaders of the black church who focus on what they call the 'sin' of homosexuality, sometimes to the exclusion of other issues of importance to black communities...
Obama's spiritual advisor still stands by him
theGRIO REPORT - One of Obama's spiritual advisers, Joel Hunter, is trying to balance his relationship with the president from his disagreement with Obama's stance on gay marriage.
Religious gay marriage foes waver on Obama
theGRIO REPORT - Some members of the faith community met the president's announcement on same-sex marriage with confusion, and even anger...
Is the black church in denial about sex?
OPINION - We are currently in the midst of a crisis and we are facing a decision: whether we are going to choose blindness and live in a Christian dream world...
When social issues and faith collide
OPINION - President Obama's support for same-sex marriage rights has been a hotly debated topic recently, especially within the black Christian community...
Black churchgoers wrestle with Obama, gay marriage
theGRIO REPORT - On the first Sunday after President Barack Obama made history as the first U.S. president to openly support gay marriage, black voters were at odds...
Black pastor makes the case for marriage equality
OPINION - As an African-American pastor and clergy leader, I am frequently asked how I have been able to support civil marriage protection for gay and lesbian couples...
10 things the Bible bans that most people ignore
SLIDESHOW - There are many things in the Bible forbids which most people choose to ignore. TheGrio compiled 10 things the Bible bans, but people continue to do...
Catholic leader: Obama always 'liked the idea' of gay marriage
Catholic League leader Bill Donohue says that President Obama has always 'liked the idea of two men getting married'
