Posted on 04/03/2008 8:15:09 AM PDT by SmithL
A young Barack Obama was searching for answers, and perhaps a place to belong, when he decided to visit a fast-growing church recommended by friends. What he heard left him in tears.
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright preached that day about suffering — about the seemingly endless problems of the world and of individuals. But he also talked about the importance of hope, the audacity of believing things can be made better.
"Hope is what saves us," Wright said.
That message moved Obama to embrace Trinity United Church of Christ, along with its philosophy of translating faith into action. But it's a side of Wright that has been overshadowed by his inflammatory remarks about everything from race relations to the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
The furor over Wright's remarks has provoked the greatest crisis for Obama's presidential campaign thus far, but Obama has refused to leave Trinity or sever his ties with Wright, saying there is much more to Wright and the church.
Asked Wednesday on MSNBC's "Hardball" if he thought the questions about his relationship with Wright were unfair, Obama said: "I think that's fair game in the sense that what my former pastor said was offensive. I think that in politics, whether I was white, black, Hispanic or Asian, somebody would be trying to use it against me. I do think that it is important to keep things in perspective."
Trinity is a predominantly black congregation in a mainline, mostly white denomination — the United Church of Christ. Its 8,000 members include politicians, doctors, lawyers and other leaders on Chicago's South Side.
The rapper Common, the former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, the former director of the state Department of Professional Regulation, and at least one state representative are members of the church.
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To give Barry, the rich whiteboy Ivy Leaguer, the street cred he needed, he had to go to this church.
If Wright is preaching so much hope, why is he so angry all the time? Hope and faith should bring peace and strength, not anger and resentment.
As the son of a Muslim, does this not make him an apostate?
I am sorry Mr. Obama but, I don't want a President who hates me! AND -I don't want a President who has no respect for the sacrifices, sense of duty and the courage of every single person who ever wore a uniform in defense of this country in order to buy us (you included) the right to stand up and call ourselves a free and sovereign nation!!!!
ONLY if as an adult he has renounced Islam..
I've read that Obama is the clear choice of many Muslim groups -- so apparently they aren't offended by his "conversion" ----- which should cause some concern as to WHY?
Islam permits lying, or even pretending conversion to Christianity if it is for the purpose of self defense or the benefit of Islam.....
Capturing the White House would certainly benefit Islam..
Provisions within the Koran allowing such deception - is a primary reason why it is nearly impossible to place any trust in the statements or behavior of a MILITANT ISLAMIST.
To THAT unsavory scenario -- and the multiplier of deep seated racial animosity and you have a poisonous mix which the media has apparently refused to acknowledge, test, probe or question....
Obama is a man who troubles me deeply....
He bring little to the table - yet carries more baggage than the table can bear.
How many people would leave their children exposed to the teachings of a worldview that they oppose?
(public schoolers excluded here)
The fact that this ass-clown, Obama, isn’t 30 points behind is amazing and very scary. The masses are asses.
“Can you even imagine McCain in as association of that kind and being given a pass???? NOT!”
McCain spent ~10% of his life in the custody of Commies.
I doubt it.....but am becoming more concerned as I see the “forces of public opinion” fighting so hard to keep the blinders on the electorate.
If “Americans” do elect Obama as President — then America has changed into an unrecognizable and disgusting collection of self delusional morons...
Actually, since he was born to a then-English subject, he’s a British Agent.
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