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| Abbreviation | CAAP |
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| Formation | April 1993 |
| Purpose | "Supporting the role of religion in American public life, protecting the lives of the unborn, and defending the sacred institution of marriage." |
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee |
Membership | 3,000+ [1] |
President | Rev. William Owens |
| Website | caapusa.org |
Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP) is an African-American civil rights and social-conservative non-profit organization. They advocate for religion in public life and against abortion and same-sex marriage. [2]
Activity
- In July 2012, the group traveled to Houston, Texas in protest of the NAACP's decision to endorse same-sex marriage. [3] Later the same year, they spoke out in opposition to Barack Obama for his support of same-sex marriage and issued a petition against same-sex marriage which garnered over 4,000 signers. [4]
- On June 6, 2013 they condemned the Supreme Court's decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. [5]
- February 2014, the group proposed impeaching Eric Holder for his support of same-sex marriage. [6] [7] Later the same year they announced the formation of RISE movement. [8]
- February 2015, the group called for Justices Elena Kagan and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to recuse themselves from a case surrounding the state-level gay marriage bans. [9]
References
- ^ Merica, Dan (July 31, 2012). "Black pastors group launches anti-Obama campaign around gay marriage". CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "About Us - CAAPUSA.org". Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "NAACP Gay Marriage Position Draws Protest From Black Clergy Group". Huffington Post. July 12, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Flock, Elizabeth (July 6, 2012). "Black Pastors Reject Obama Over Gay Marriage Support". US News. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Across nation, gays celebrate court rulings". USA Today. June 6, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Fearnow, Benjamin (February 25, 2014). "Coalition Of Black Pastors Call For Holder Impeachment Over Same-Sex Marriage". CBS News. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Black pastors group calls for Eric Holder impeachment over gay marriage". The Washington Times. February 25, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Coalition of African American Pastors 'RISE' to defend traditional marriage". Fox News. October 15, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Gryboski, Michael (February 28, 2015). "African-American Pastors Coalition: Justices Kagan, Ginsburg Should 'Disqualify' Themselves From Supreme Court Gay Marriage Case". Christian Post. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
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| Abbreviation | CAAP |
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| Formation | April 1993 |
| Purpose | "Supporting the role of religion in American public life, protecting the lives of the unborn, and defending the sacred institution of marriage." |
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee |
Membership | 3,000+ [1] |
President | Rev. William Owens |
| Website | caapusa.org |
Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP) is an African-American civil rights and social-conservative non-profit organization. They advocate for religion in public life and against abortion and same-sex marriage. [2]
Activity
- In July 2012, the group traveled to Houston, Texas in protest of the NAACP's decision to endorse same-sex marriage. [3] Later the same year, they spoke out in opposition to Barack Obama for his support of same-sex marriage and issued a petition against same-sex marriage which garnered over 4,000 signers. [4]
- On June 6, 2013 they condemned the Supreme Court's decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. [5]
- February 2014, the group proposed impeaching Eric Holder for his support of same-sex marriage. [6] [7] Later the same year they announced the formation of RISE movement. [8]
- February 2015, the group called for Justices Elena Kagan and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to recuse themselves from a case surrounding the state-level gay marriage bans. [9]
References
- ^ Merica, Dan (July 31, 2012). "Black pastors group launches anti-Obama campaign around gay marriage". CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "About Us - CAAPUSA.org". Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "NAACP Gay Marriage Position Draws Protest From Black Clergy Group". Huffington Post. July 12, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Flock, Elizabeth (July 6, 2012). "Black Pastors Reject Obama Over Gay Marriage Support". US News. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Across nation, gays celebrate court rulings". USA Today. June 6, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Fearnow, Benjamin (February 25, 2014). "Coalition Of Black Pastors Call For Holder Impeachment Over Same-Sex Marriage". CBS News. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Black pastors group calls for Eric Holder impeachment over gay marriage". The Washington Times. February 25, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Coalition of African American Pastors 'RISE' to defend traditional marriage". Fox News. October 15, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Gryboski, Michael (February 28, 2015). "African-American Pastors Coalition: Justices Kagan, Ginsburg Should 'Disqualify' Themselves From Supreme Court Gay Marriage Case". Christian Post. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
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