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Have Evangelicals Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage

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A man in black traditional Christian garb stands on the steps of San Francisco city hall with a sign that reads "FRANCISCANS FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE". Two women behind him smile, one holding another sign that reads "REJ☻ICE". This was taken on June 17 2008, the first day same-sex couples were legally allowed to marry in California. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) From Christianity Today President Obama's announcement that he  supports same-sex marriage  will likely cause ripple effects among evangelicals. Polls show that evangelicals remain among the most opposed to same-sex marriage, but the same polls also show that opposition has diminished over the past two decades. The potential backlash from evangelicals had an immediate impact on some of Obama's evangelical supporters. Pastor Joel Hunter prays with the President, but he told reporters yesterday that it would be more difficult to support him now. Obama called Hunter shortly after the interview t

Poll: USA Majority Say Same-Sex Relations Are OK

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The influence of media, hollywood and a small savy group have forced a social attitude change in the USA . Those who oppose gay marriage are painted as bigots against love and fairness. The gay agenda uses language in a certain way to manipulate emotions. Americans no longer base their morals on scripture but what Hollywood and media says. Wealthy gay persons now fund various politicans who will vote for anything as long as you pay them a bribe.  The state of New York began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples earlier this week. New York's decision to expand the definition of marriage to include gay couples, which affects the third-largest state population in the U.S., is seen by many as an important symbolic victory in the fights over gay rights and marriage. In the days leading up to the new legislation, proponents of gay marriage said that traditional marriage advocates would find themselves on the wrong side of history. A long-running beliefs poll indicates a d