Why are people so concerned with what Reverend Wright is saying when it isn't he who is running for office. I don't agree with all of my friends or family so why do we assume that Rev. Wright's stand is in agreement with his?

progunr

Seriously?

You did hear the comments from the Rev. didn't you?

Can you imagine sitting in this guys church for 20 years, having him marry you and your spouse, having him baptize your children, calling him your spiritual advisor, claiming that you run ideas past him for his opinions, and NOT believing the things he preaches?

I can't.

When I recall Mrs. Obama's now famous statement "for the first time in my adult life, I can say that I am proud of my Country", it makes perfect sense in relation to what their preacher has been telling them for 20 years.

To believe that he shares NONE of his pastors beliefs, is nieve to say the least.

George_1950

Why do some folks get so upset when a presidential candidate speaks at Bob Jones University? Why did the press and Dems obsess over Reagan speaking at a cemetery at Bitburg? Ronald Reagan - Democratic Underground
Let me put it this way: no one knows Obama, a candidate for President of the U.S. Inquiring minds ask about his family, church, service organizations, as well as his public statements. He claims to be a racial 'healer', but he worships in a church led by a minister that spews hate and divisiveness. So now, in the heat of the campaign, Obama jettisons his preacher, after sitting in this church for twenty years. How does that strike you?

Skell

Personally i think Rev Wrights latest rant may not be as bad for Obama as people think. It allowed the public to see the man in a suit and tie. This time he didnt deliver his rave from the pulpit but at a press club as someone much akin to a politician himself. The people got to see him for the first time not as a "racist" pastor but just like an old school black politician who says things that people are uncomfortable with. But now he looks luck a politician that is in stark contrast to Obama who handles himself with grace and politeness. Obama has divorced himself from Right now and i think this press club rant will just become old news very quickly.

purplewings

I understand. Just wondering if my concern is well-placed or simply being close-minded. Thanks

Fr_Chuck

Of course his rant is very serious calling the US a terrorist nation, disrespect to our flag and more. And it is much more than Obama just being a member, he was close with the pastor.

But then one of the radio talk shows was mentioning that you don't just go and talk to the press club, and it was at least implied that a news group with ties to Clinton invited him to speak.

Skell

Chuck, you have said before you live amongst and associate friendly with gay people. Does this mean you approve of them and the choices they have made? Does it mean you condone the gay lifestyle?

George_1950

Sort of like saying, because I walk through a market next to cucumbers that I should enjoy them; no, Obama made this more than his church home and the voters have a right to know about Obama's associates, groups, friends, and allies. Obama chose a church whose pastor teaches hate and envy; it was his choice, and a poor one. Does it disqualify Obama? No. Is it a reflection upon his character? Yes.

tomder55

PW

I was and am trying to get a sense of who Obama is . He burst onto the scene as an unknown . He based so much of his personal biography on his relationship with the REV. Rev Wright is prominent in both of his books and his 2nd book he titled after Rev Wright's speeches.

The theology that is preached at his church is radical even by "black Church" standards . Since Obama made such a big deal about the Rev being an advisor and mentor to him ;and the fact that for a period of time the rev was on Obama's campaign advisory boad ;it is legitimate to explore what the rev says.
This episode has taught me much about Obama. The mythology of the man has been exposed to be just that ;a mythology . Push comes to shove he is just another politician from the left.

purplewings

Thanks all. I find it a bit overwhelming that someone who curses America and drags up a long past history, inflaming racial hatred and self-pity among black Americans, would be the mentor for our Presidential candidate. Surely a mentor is able to sway his student to his own way of viewing.