Comments on: Thoughts on Obama and Wright

By: kwesi

kwesi — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:23:08 +0000

The white-black relationship has always been a colonial relationship in America. Blacks have always been given boundaries different than whites in all institutions. So to think that religion is any different is another form of denial.

Pastors are very similar to Presidents in that we have a a choice about which one will serve us. Some denominations do not allow a democratic process in electing certain pastors, however we have the choice to find another church and pastor. We will never find a person that thinks and believes, or has had the exact same experiences as we have, so we choose those that have enough of what we deem important to serve us. In the black community the role of the pastor reaches beyond administration; black pastors are attempting to preach hope back into people that have historically been disfranchised, oppressed, and neglected. There is nothing passive about the fight against the “mind of Egypt.” Whom the son sets free, is free indeed.

Rev. Wright grew up in the struggle against oppression like many pastors. Surely people don’t think he’s the only pastor preaching messages like this one.

By: Mikal kHill

Mikal kHill — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:06:10 +0000

Xup, man?

Not much to add that hasn’t already been said but, uh…

Obama in 08, son!

-kHill

By: Rev. David del Valle

Rev. David del Valle — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:56:29 +0000

I had the privilege of studying History of the Black Church, while at SCUPE, with Dr. Wright as my professor. I related in so many ways not only to his insights about African-American history and the Church, but also in how it applied to me as a Latino from Harlem, NY. I was not surprised though to see him and TUCC maligned in the media via sound bites. I find it interesting that the media didn’t cover John McCain’s endorsement by Rev. John Haggai with the same passion? I appreciate your comments and references. By the way Dr. Wright and I are still good friends.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:16:42 +0000

Thanks for the reflections. NPR featured Black Liberation Theology on their show Fresh Air yesterday:

Black Liberation Theology, in its Founder’s Words
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89236116

Black Liberation Theology: A Historical Perspective
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89236162

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Comments on Obama and Wright — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:54:05 +0000

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:34:15 +0000

I’ve enjoyed following this post. In this morning’s Atlanta paper, was this op-ed comment was sent in by a reader:
“‘Barbie’ case shows color of justice

When I heard that the “Barbie Bandits” would be sentenced, I thought: We will see if the Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s theology has any merit. It does! When one young blond bank robber is given only probation, her sentence does not fix the crime. The scene from a Malcolm X movie keeps coming to mind. When Malcolm X and his friend and their two white female companions are in court, Malcolm X and the black friend are given hard time. The females are given probation. Look at this current case. Who is serving the hard time? I don’t understand how these two young women could commit the same crime and only one has to serve time. This is the type of justice that drives Wright to deliver messages that remind us that there are two different justice systems in this country, one for (white) well-connected folks and one for the poor (black) folks with no connections.”

I think she has a point…

By: Fernando’s Desk » The Obama And Pastor Wright Thing

Fernando’s Desk » The Obama And Pastor Wright Thing — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:56:52 +0000

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By: Bill Cummings

Bill Cummings — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:22:13 +0000

Anthony,

I appreciate your thoughts here. As I watched the video clips of Rev Wright the past couple weeks, I thought, “Am I the only white guy out here that thinks he is right on? What is the big controversy here?” Hillary DOESN’T know what it is like to be called the N-Word!! There IS such a thing as white privilege in this country! To me, he seemed to be speaking from a standpoint that most white people don’t know of - so how can white people have much to say in criticism of him?

While I think this is the case, I feel like Obama’s speech in response to all the craziness was historical! As I heard someone say, “Finally, a politician is speaking to us about racism as though we are adults”.

By: mike l.

mike l. — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:27:23 +0000

Thanks for your views. Have those who left negative comments here and elsewhere ever read the book of Jeremiah? Jeremiah and later Jesus both damn their own nation as they call for its destruction as a result of its domestic and foreign policy.

my 2 cents…

http://www.faithprogression.com/2008/03/should-god-damn-america.html

By: postmodernegro

postmodernegro — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:28:44 +0000

Thanks to everyone who responded to this issue. Obama was wise by jumping right back to the issues.

Craig. I’ll definitely be seeing you at the screening. Looking forward to it.