Having said that, it is like saying that the grass is green and the sky is blue. It is true. It was true. That's a fact, no denying it, so...I'm guessing the sticking point is the apology. For each of us to make an apology for those we never knew, may have been related to by the luck of insemination, had no control over seems a bit of a stretch. I'm sorry my forebears were sinners. I'm sorry my government and those of other co-conspirators (African/Arabian, to boot) were so bereft of moral fiber that they could entertain the possibility, much less the reality of slavery. I can't tell you how much I'm sorry (and a bit embarrassed) for what happened.
Having said that, where do we go from here? I suppose we can keep it up ad infinitum, but the bottom line for Christians is, “You must forgive. For as you have judged, so shall you be judged.” I say I'm sorry. I mean it. My heart is grieved and I have lived my life to make every African American I meet a better person. I have respected, opened my heart and arms to each one I have encountered. For my part, the ball is in their court. I didn't have a dog in this fight. I took it upon myself to offer the best I have in reparation — all that I am and have. How much is enough?
This is a thorny problem that most of us are being faced with, and it appears the only people who haven't made the attempt are those who are most keenly affected by that indifference.
Mr. Wright simply re-states the problems and appears to be profiting from the constant restatement of those problems. He has no solutions. He is caught in the quagmire of collective anguish and appears to have become comfortable there. God willing, Mr. Wright will understand that forgiveness isn't a suggestion — it's a commandment. No option.
“...slavery debaucher...” should have read “slavery debacle” (I really hate spell check in this system). It was, however, a form of debauchery as well.