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. After listening to Christians debate their support of or their opposition to homosexuality, I came to the conclusion that one's personal religious beliefs should have no bearing in determining whether other American citizens deserve equal treatment under the law.
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As the Occupy Wall Street movement continues to grow nationally, African American Clergy and civil rights leaders have announced their intention to lend themselves to the OWS efforts under the…