Though I disagree, I have been sympathetic and understanding with black seniors who have suffered dearly, with hearts still bearing scars of racial injustice.
A year or so ago, I hosted the first Black Conservative Press Conference at the National Press Club in D.C. Several prominent black conservatives from numerous black conservative groups/organizations spoke. My brother brought my 84-year-old black dad from Baltimore. That evening, Dad said, "Everything I heard today is true. But, because of racism I suffered in my youth, I can not turn against Obama."
At that time, I respectfully gave my hero, my preacher dad, a pass. Some may criticize me, saying, Lloyd, either you stand for conservatism or you do not. While you may have a valid point, it is in my DNA to respect my parents. How do you respectfully tell your usually character-driven parent that his decision to support Obama, no matter what, is rooted in racism and a refusal to forgive?
But now that Obama has been exposed as the most anti-Christian president in U.S. history, senior black Christians must no longer be given a pass for supporting this man.".......
Re: your post #13, Lloyd Marcus’ quote:
The things he describes they struggle with are no different that what any other person who has been touched by Christ struggles with; they are things that must be denied, for Christ told His disciples (followers) AND those who were not followers, but listening and watching, that in order to follow Him they must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Him. Everything we love more than Him must be relinquished for him, in order to follow Him.
The message was rejected by those who did not want to count the cost, but to those who were given to Him, who believed in Him and the truth that He spoke, it set them free, and it sets us free today.