No, I didn't make a spelling error. I didn't intend to write owned, owed is exactly what I meant to say. These people truly believe that the White man owes them financial reparations for the slavery suffered by their ancestors. If that is what the congregation wishes to believe then I am happy for them and will do nothing to change their beliefs.
America is at risk if there is underreaction to such beliefs. An underreaction would be to deny such beliefs exist. We do not want someone who thinks this way to ever become our Commander-In-Chief. There is a possibility that such a C-I-C believer could straighten out the suicide path we are on and make it too direct where we wouldn't have a chance to veer off at the last moment.
As more and more young people shy away from religious beliefs the shape of the once admired average American family unit dissolves. Without a religious core the family unit seems to be groping for direction these days. Earlier today a friend and I were discussing Obamma, his church and his beliefs. He asked me, "Is having no religious beliefs better than believing in hate?" Boy, that's a difficult question. All I know is that if you aren't a Christian I don't want you as my President.
If my choice for presidential candidate remains Obamma, Clinton or McCain I will send in an absentee vote for Ron Paul.
Thank you.
~ joanie