Pastor Jack Graham said, “At the source of the same sex marriage issue is the spiritual emptiness of a nation which has forgotten God and denied His Word. Let me appeal to all my pastor friends to clearly and unequivocally state your support of biblical marriage. Don’t sit this one out.”

Bryant Wright, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, said, “A very sad day for America when the president comes out in support of same sex marriage. No surprise, but deeply troubling for our future!”

Pastor Michael Youssef said, “Obama affirms same sex marriage. Will it be long before his pastor friends affirm him in his decision?”

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said, “Obama’s comments are deeply saddening. I pray for the president every day, and will continue to pray that he and his administration act justly to uphold and protect marriage as the union of one man and one woman.”

Ralph Reed: “Obama’s announcement is a gift to the Romney campaign.”

Bob Vander Plaats, head of The Family Leader, said, “This will stoke a part of the religious base even more against Obama. They were already fired up to get rid of Obama. This will only make them more on fire to get rid of Obama.”

Pastor Jentezen Franklin said, “Feel a real sadness for America with the announcement of gay marriage support from President Obama. The Bible is clear this is sin. PRAY!”

Gary Bauer, president of American Values, said, “The charade is finally up. We’ve always known that Barack Obama supports same-sex marriage.”

Jamal Bryant, pastor of Empowerment Temple AME Church in Baltimore, MD said,
“Black pastors feel jilted.”