Comments on: Wright on Moyers

By: ChrisWWW

ChrisWWW — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:51:20 +0000

Thanks for the link DLS

By: DLS

DLS — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:22:51 +0000

Comments from Chicago Tribune

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/race/2008/0...

By: JSpencer

JSpencer — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:32:46 +0000

I watched the interview too, and came away with the realization there are many folks who won't really care to know the truth about this man, nor will they care about the context or the actual message that is at the heart of his ministry. Their concern will consist of a determination to continue believing in the mischaracterization others have created for them. Apparently to them, a lie is no longer a lie if it strokes a cherished bias.

By: runasim

runasim — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:30:26 +0000

After the interview, I was heartbroken.
i found Rev Wright to be a pastor to his congration first and foremost.. He was acknowledging and expressing the pain, suffering and sense of injustice felt by many of them,and offering them comfort and hope through faith. Though I am not religious in the traditional sense, I can appreciate the power of that dual mission.,

I also felt that he woulddn't be understood and would continue to be vilified by many,, too many. and that's when my heartbreak took hold.

People, and not only in America, are groomed to see things in black and white.
Either you are a patriot (by my standards) or a traitor. If nature is beautifual, then you can't say it's cruel. We can't even talk about death as being a natural part of the life cycle; our loved ones 'pass away' or they are 'lost'. We dont' like unpleasant truths about life, nature or ourselves spoken about out loud. To do so is seen as traiterous, and we turn in anger and hate on anyone who does so.

We can't cope with dualities. If you show any pity for for the suffering of my designated enemy, then you are my enemy, as well. We've never evne reconciled with what was done to Native Americans .
So what chance does Rev. Wright have? Very little, I predict.

It is so very sad to note that Rev. Wright has done better than many of his critics in accepting and living with the contradictions in the nature of individuals and nations. While keenly aware of the injustices, he served in the Marine Corps and maintains his faith that individuals and nations, our nation,, will continue to improve.

I'm having a great deal of trouble maintaining as much hope in the future as Rev. Wright. has. .
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By: T_Steel

T_Steel — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:04:43 +0000

I met Minister Louis Farrakhan twice in Chicago (1994 and 1996). Both times I came away impressed at his knowledge and taken aback (pleasantly) by his warmth. Yet when I look back at some of his speeches, I wondered why he even has to “go there”? That's the way I felt like watching the Rev. Wright interview. Farrakhan and Wright are hardly dumb. Heck they come off as scholarly. But when the fiery speech leaves the congregation, people are going to judge and many are going to be upset. That's the road you have to travel…

By: EEllis

EEllis — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:31:16 +0000

He gave a good interview so that make everything OK? Personaly I didn't think much of the interview. And did you read the his articles? Very revealing. I don't know that it matters as far as Obama goes this guy seems a little crazy and way to in love with the attention he's getting.

By: kayfacefl

kayfacefl — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:21:29 +0000

Holly in Cincinnati, I don't know if you watched the interview but the man was intelligent and insightful and there was nothing hateful about him. He talked about the Lord and christianity and I was very impressed.

By: Holly_in_Cincinnati

Holly_in_Cincinnati — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:13:55 +0000

I am grateful to be distanced from Rev. Wright. You might want to read his church bulletins – they are on the Internet.

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