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Damn America, Indeed

Started by Karoli · 7 months ago

Everyone’s all in a twist about Jeremiah Wright and his fiery sermons. Just for the record, my pastor has many opinions I disagree with. Why do I keep going to that church? Because I love the people there and they love me. Don’t assume that any pastor speaks for th ... Continue reading »

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  • QueenofSpain, Erin Kotecki Ves

    1 year ago

    Amen. I'm liking your tone...don't stop!
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  • Karoli

    1 year ago

    Thanks, Erin. At this point it's the press beating it to death. Maybe it's good that it's happening now, but it's only good if we can have an honest dialogue about it and maybe get past the knee-jerk idiocy. The press is not setting a good example in that regard. If I hear one more pundit say "you must consider Dr. Wright when considering Obama" like Wright is a millstone, I'll scream.

    Dr. Wright is actually pretty direct, eloquent and passionate. Plus, the music in their services rocks hard. Some amazing jazz musicians there.
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  • Joffi, Michael W. May

    1 year ago

    The thing that bugs me most about this are the truths behind Wright's statements are, as usual, mostly ignored. Our history of 'indiscretions' as a nation are facts that few wish to examine; much like the taboo on examining racism. Those 'indiscretions' continue today, yet it is 'unpatriotic' to point them out.
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  • Karoli

    1 year ago

    Hi Joffi,

    Exactly right. It seems that context, nuance, and yes, truth, are largely forgotten when it comes to politics, and political discourse.
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