A Narrow Diversity

Why the same-sex marriage advocates don't like our video

Dear Partner,

Earlier this week, I shared with you a new video that we've published online in advance of the March for Marriage. It speaks to the African-American experience, our shared values, and the importance of marriage and family (and how those are threatened by same-sex marriage). Oh, and one other thing .... it explicitly rejects the idea that same-sex marriage advocates are the inheritors of the great Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and '60s.

If you haven't already seen the video in question, here it is:

As you can imagine, the hardcore LGBT activists did not like it much. That did not surprise us. And they shared some very crude and nasty comments in response. Another completely expected event. The only surprising thing here is how these supposed defenders of "tolerance" are so blind to their own ignorance and narrow-mindedness.

One of the bloggers who shared this video described it as an attempt to drive a wedge between the gay community and African Americans.

Who is he to decide what all African-Americans must believe in and support? He (along with most of his group-think peers) has no insight on the African American experience. And his comment reduces these things to a strict matter of demographics. Forget history, forget values, forget the role that faith has always played for us. African Americans must support whatever the homosexual agenda promotes, presumably because they have invoked the phrase "civil rights."

This is why we have to take back our movement.

It is up to us to demonstrate that our politics and principles are not the property of any group--and that we do not consider same-sex marriage to be a civil right. If we do not do so now, we will next find ourselves struggling to explain that "civil rights" should not require our children be taught about homosexuality in their 5th grade sex ed class. (This is not an exaggeration--in fact, it's already happening.) Once we surrender our moral authority to lead this movement, it will becoming meaningless. And its great history and heritage will be degraded.

March with us in Washington, DC

In the video, we discuss the importance of marching to defend your beliefs. It is such a visible, powerful display of courage and principle. And it's impossible to ignore.

One of the reasons that CAAP is so active in encouraging our partners to attend the March for Marriage this year is that we see it as an integral part of taking back our movement. It makes the statement that we will not let ourselves be defined by political users and propaganda. We will stand up for our most treasured values ... and we are the only ones entitled to determine what those are.

If you would like to join us at the March on June 19th, you can find more information about it here or on the main website. And don't forget to register here.

Moreover, we continue to need volunteers to help organize groups to travel by bus (and donors to help us with the cost of the buses). If you would like to help in that effort, please email us at wowens@caapusa.org. (And please don't forget to include your phone number so we can follow-up.)

Finally, if you're not able to participate in the March, but still want to show your continued support for CAAP and our efforts, please consider making a gift to CAAP of $50, $100, or $300. Any donation helps, and all donations are deeply appreciated.

Thank you for your continued help and support. I look forward to working with you as we move forward in our efforts to take back our movement.

For faith and family,

Bill and Deborah Owens

P.S. - Your support is what keeps us going! If you're looking to do more to support traditional marriage, please consider a donation to CAAP. Your donation may be tax deductible.* No gift is too small, and your generosity is deeply appreciated.

The Coalition of African American Pastors, [aka] The Coalition for American Action and Principles, is a grass roots movement of Christians who believe in traditional family values in American public life. We believe in protecting the lives of the unborn, and defending the sacred institution of marriage.

Send all donations and correspondence to:
CAAP-West Business Office
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*The Coalition of African American Pastors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations to The Coalition of African American Pastors may be tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No goods or services were received in exchange for any contributions. You should consult a tax advisor regarding any tax deductions.

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