As Christians aren't we called to speak out against the behavior of those who are diluting Christ's message?
A Christian who says nothing when he hears a message contrary to the Gospel has chosen a secular path.
Christ spoke out against hypocrisy and Paul warned of it in the church as well.
Who are we to forgive such behavior silently without naming it as an abomination?
If just one member of that church realizes the wrong in Wright's message, it could cause a spark that could change the whole attitude.
If it doesn't, that one person will have had their eyes open to the truth.
Is it better to ignore Wright's hate speech and pray for his soul quietly or to speak out against it AND pray for him?
The Lord taught many parables involving Samaritans who were the models to follow. I see that today -- there are more secular examples of people who lead good upright lives than 'Christians'. These folks are generally more tolerant about another's beliefs and are less hung up about how another person thinks.
In my years, I've seen 'Christians' use and try to manipulate others with matters of faith. Many times parents with children where the result is an atheist child. What is this abuse called?
On the particular belief that is the subject of this thread, I don't believe Rev Wright enters into it -- this seems Obama's belief, not necessarily Wright's.