Dwight McKissic Sr., pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, told church members in a May 20 sermon, "America needs to understand and weigh the full ramifications and gravity" of this year's election. McKissic cited beliefs in Mormon scriptures that he said are foundational to the religion of presidential candidate Mitt Romney and that cause concern among African Americans, while strongly voicing his disagreement with Obama on same-sex marriage.

"The very foundation, fabric, future and the definition of the family -- as we know it -- is at stake" in the election, McKissic said.