O.C . I wonder what the debate over same-sex-marriage would be like if we applied this basic scripture ? Allen says he is a product of `` The Black Church , '' which helped shape him into a pastor . When he announced he was gay , he found that God 's love and the church 's love can differ . He and partner married ; he says he realized marriage about right to equal benefits under law . Allen : " I am not going to be defined by my sexual orientation or gender identity.
O.C . Allen says he is a product of `` The Black Church , '' which helped shape him into a pastor . When he announced he was gay , he found that God 's love and the church 's love can differ . He and partner married ; he says he realized marriage about right to equal benefits under law . Allen : " I am not going to be defined by my sexual orientation or gender identity.