Rev. Sharpton faults the Christian right

AP on Yahoo ^ | 10/31/06 | Ken Kusmer - ap

[NormsRevenge]

The Rev. Al Sharpton answers a question during news conference held amid a two-day meeting intended to motivate black churchgoers to focus more on social justice issues in Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Sharpton, appearing alongside activist Dick Gregory, left, criticized the Christian right and said blacks need to move the national political debate away from bedroom issues and back to the social justice issues such as poverty and crime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

[gidget7]

I am proud to be among the people he "faults!"


I would be ashamed if I wasn't!

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

While it is true that we should care about the poor, there is no better way to care about them than with the gospel. That message includes the truth about sin. So there is no avoiding the confrontation on issues like abortion and homosexuality -- not if you are truly a Christian.

[sgtbono2002]

My guess is that the Rev's collections havent been too good lately. He needs to stir the suckers into dropping in the folding money.

[Onelifetogive]

The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the Christian right Tuesday for focusing too much political discussion on abortion and same-sex marriage and said black churches must talk about fighting poverty, equal access to education and other social justice issues.

This is a crock! There is NO BETTER way to "fight poverty and social justice issues" than low taxes, limited-government and a strong economy. That is EXACTLY what the real "Christian right" is all about.

[kinoxi]

It was Jesus's fault yo honkiness.

[Wings-n-Wind]

Another "rev"...

Preaching "another gospel"
--Galatians 1:8-9

[razorback-bert]

We ask you for identification that we know large percentages of you would not have, given the social circumstances beyond your control

Don't you need an ID to get food stamps?

[goresalooza]

"He also criticized Indiana's new voter ID law, which will be tested in a general election for the first time next Tuesday. He compared it to poll taxes and other barriers to voting that blacks have faced."

Poll tax? WTH is he talking about?

Since when is providing a license or a photo ID so terrible? Doesn't he realize that the GOPers and all other voters have to show proof of ID, too?

[Mrs.Z]

Somebody needs to remind these "leaders" in the Black community that MLK Jr said that "Black babies mean Black votes."

In some states 50% of Black babies are aborted. Even the dims haven't figured out a way to make their votes "count."

In 1970, Blacks were 11% of the population, guess where they are now. Margaret Sanger would be proud.

[exit82]

Sharpton should invest in a lightning rod. He's a minister like I'm a master welder.

And Al--no one alive today has a "granddaddy who was a slave". Slavery ended 141 years ago.

[somniferum]

LOL! What a fraud!

Al to Churches: "Stop talking about sins and start preaching more communism!"

[unkus]

That's right, Rev-keep em down on the plantation.

[CottShop]

Well let's see- The 'Rev' is accusing us of focussing too much on somethign that is thrown in our faces day and night- day after day? He thinks the right is too focused on somethign the ACLU is trying to force us to accept thereby going against God's word? The 'Rev' is exhorting us to ignore an issue that is being forced on us? Makes you wonder just which god the old 'Rev' serves and preaches about.

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[metmom]

"Why are half of our Afro-American boys not graduating from high school?

Umm, because they don't want to? Because they don't think an education is important?

So who are you looking to blame, Mr. Sharpton? Nobody's forcing them to not graduate.

[avile]

Lets cut the BS.

Inner city black political machines cheat on elections . Dead people vote early and often .

This is organized by the Dems and condoned by the media fags that feel cheating is OK and know that reps will be to scared to speak up lest they be called racist.

[EternalVigilance]

The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the Christian right Tuesday for focusing too much political discussion on abortion and same-sex marriage and said black churches must talk about fighting poverty, equal access to education and other social justice issues.

Well, that seals it. Time to talk alot more in the black churches about abortion and same-sex marriage. When the flak gets heaviest you know you're over the target.

Start with the fact that the whole Margaret Sanger-inspired NARAL, Planned Parenthood murderous scam was intended to wipe blacks from the face of the earth...

[unkus]

Well said.

[unkus]

Keep passing the collection plate>

[madprof98]

"Why are half of our Afro-American boys not graduating from high school? Why is there 1.1 million more people in poverty over the past few years while we're talking about the better economy, and 11 percent of African-Americans are unemployed?" Johnson said.

Why? BECAUSE THE FAMILY STRUCTURE FELL APART - THANKS TO ALL THOSE 'BEDROOM ISSUES' YOU REFUSE TO TALK ABOUT!