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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

President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama dancing at the "Obama Home States Inaugural Gala." The event took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The Rev. Joel Hunter of the 15,000-member Northland church, who is often referred to as President Barack Obama's spiritual adviser, said he is disappointed with the president's use of the "Golden Rule" to explain his endorsement of gay marriage. "The Golden Rule is in the Bible but it cannot be used to contradict God's marriage pattern reaffirmed by Jesus in Matthew 19:4-5," Hunter shared in an interview with The Christian Post. "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become one flesh?'" Obama affirmed his support for same-sex marriage in an interview with ABC News

One of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the United States has officially announced its opposition to President Barack Obama's stance on same-sex marriage. The Assemblies of God USA , a fellowship with more than 3 million members, sent out a statement on Thursday addressing the president's recent remarks endorsing gay marriage. "The Bible clearly teaches that marriage should be a life-long commitment between one man and one woman," said Dr. George O. Wood , general superintendent of the Assemblies. "Although it has become popular to quote Scripture grossly out of context to serve a personal or political agenda, it still doesn't change what God 's Word clearly states." During the 2008 presidential election, then candidate Senator Barack Obama did not endorse same-sex marriage. Throughout his presidency, as pressure from gay rights groups continued, Obama spoke of his position on the issue as "evolving," which resulted in criticism