CNN Host: By Invoking Gay Marriage, Obama a ‘Religious Pioneer’

‘We think of him as a racial pioneer, the first African-American president, but I think he’s also a religious pioneer’

CNN Religion Writer Praises 'Religious Pioneer' Obama (Newsbusters)

The producer of CNN's Belief Blog lauded President Obama as "exceptional" and a "religious pioneer" for supporting same-sex marriage and hosting his inaugural prayer service at National Cathedral.

"Well, I think it's part of what makes Obama exceptional. We think of him as a racial pioneer, the first African-American president, but I think he's also a religious pioneer," John Blake said of the choice of National Cathedral, which made headlines for announcing it will conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies.

"So to have a same-sex marriage, to talk about that in such a public way at National Cathedral, to also support it as a president, that's never been done before," Blake continued.

"And to have the original pastor Lou Giglio, when his – his so-called anti-gay remarks became public, to have him disinvited I think it's pretty extraordinary," Blake added.

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