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WASHINGTON (RNS) While many black pastors do not like President Obama's recent embrace of gay marriage, they still plan to vote for him and expect other African-Americans to follow their lead. By Lauren Markoe.

Topics: Culture, Social Issues
Beliefs: Christian - Protestant
Tags: african-american, black church, cnbc, gay marriage, naacp

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