Gospel singer-songwriter Fred Hammond may not agree with “Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s gay lifestyle, but he isn’t willing to sit back and let hate prevail. “Prayers go up for Jussie Smollett,” he said.

Bermuda, this month, became the first jurisdiction in the world to reverse a law allowing same-sex marriage. Clergy is rejoicing over the reversal as the influence of the church is visible.