As the bible says, “I became all things unto all people so that some might be saved.”
I might not agree with the wisdom (in fact certainly would disagree in some areas) about the black community’s point of view. But at least I would want to understand what it is. Then I can reason concerning the wisdom. True wisdom ultimately is about embracing God into a picture, and God is the source of a cornucopia of blessings. Obama can talk about healing, but until a Healer is invited into the picture, alas such talk is only going to be vain.
Maybe I am a bleeding heart, but I only want my heart to bleed with the blood of God, not with the fallen blood of humanity. Do we dare think that God’s heart is not aching here.
“I might not agree with the wisdom (in fact certainly would disagree in some areas) about the black community’s point of view. But at least I would want to understand what it is. Then I can reason concerning the wisdom.”
There isn’t one ‘wisdom’ in the black community (such as it is today). That demographic isn’t nearly as monolithic as many outsiders assume it is. Viewpoints and considerations vary widely, though some are prevalent enough to be noticeable, such as political affiliation.
Talk to ten black people about the current state of affairs with the black ‘community’, and you’re liable to get ten different answers regarding causes and effects. It all depends on who you talk to, and what their socio-economic situation is.