Harris tells African church conference 'we are not going back' as its leaders voted to ban gay marriage

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Although the church boasts a vast network of Democratic congregants, its position on same-sex marriage remains out of step with the official stance of the Democratic Party.
42% : Leaders of the AME church voted Wednesday at its 52nd quadrennial conference held in Columbus, Ohio, to strike down a bill that would have ended the AME church's ban on same-sex marriage.
34% : The Harris campaign did not respond to questions on whether the vice president was aware of the AME church's stance on gay marriage prior to filming her message that was played at the conference or if she still supports the rights of same-sex couples to get married.

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