Coalition of African American Pastors explained
| Coalition of African American Pastors |
| Abbreviation: | CAAP |
| 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] |
| Leader Title: | President |
| Leader Name: | 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]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Black pastors group launches anti-Obama campaign around gay marriage . CNN. Dan . Merica. July 31, 2012. March 1, 2015.
- Web site: About Us - CAAPUSA.org. March 1, 2015.
- News: NAACP Gay Marriage Position Draws Protest From Black Clergy Group. Huffington Post. July 12, 2012. March 1, 2015.
- News: Black Pastors Reject Obama Over Gay Marriage Support. Elizabeth. Flock. US News. July 6, 2012. March 1, 2015.
- News: Across nation, gays celebrate court rulings. USA Today. June 6, 2013. March 1, 2015.
- News: Coalition Of Black Pastors Call For Holder Impeachment Over Same-Sex Marriage. Benjamin. Fearnow. February 25, 2014. CBS News. March 1, 2015.
- News: Black pastors group calls for Eric Holder impeachment over gay marriage. The Washington Times. February 25, 2014. March 1, 2015.
- News: Coalition of African American Pastors 'RISE' to defend traditional marriage. October 15, 2014. Fox News. March 1, 2015.
- News: African-American Pastors Coalition: Justices Kagan, Ginsburg Should 'Disqualify' Themselves From Supreme Court Gay Marriage Case. Michael. Gryboski. Christian Post. February 28, 2015. March 1, 2015.
