Call me skeptical on this one. I am well aware of Tony Evans and his ministry. I greatly respect him. It is just that I find it very hard to believe there are 34,000 Black Christians in our country who would take a stand against Obama, let alone 34,000 black churches. Although the nearly total idolatry of the man has decreased somewhat among Blacks, it is still happening on a grand scale. When a decision must be made about whether to support Christian convictions and principles or support a Democrat politician based on skin color alone, I am afraid that most Black church going Americans will not even think twice about their convictions. They will continue to support Obama no matter what he does.
Keep an eye on DC and MD ...
The DC Council passed gay marriage OVER the objections of the black majority in DC. They then tried to get it on referendum in the last election - but got stuffed by the courts [something about signatures, I think]. It is still being litigated and still may go to referendum in 2012.
The MD State Senate just passed gay marriage and the State House is likely to pass it - Guv "Spineless" O'Malley has said he will sign it [what the hell does he care - he is term-limited]. This, again, OVER the objections of something like 70% of Marylanders [especially Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George's County which are agout 75% black]. Will go to referendum in 2012.
Point being these are VERY religious people. "Brutha" or not, Obama is gonna take a MAJOR hit at the ballot box since he is goin' against the faith.
Oh, he'll still win MD - but NOT with 78% of the vote like in 2008. He'll win something like 54-46, which is INCREDIBLE in the blue, blue State of MD ...
I beg to differ. Not every predominately black church is located in the ghetto. There are many in upscale neighborhoods. 34,000 CHURCHES with alot of folk attending every single Sunday cause they do go to church, unlike their Caucasian counterparts who are Chriesters (attend only on Christmas and Easter).