
Being a product of a Black Church up bringing, myself. I have heard several fiery sermons and speeches on the black experience in the U.S. Especially being from the South, it is true that those deep rooted feelings of oppression and somewhat resentment still have a voice in the Black Church. However, with all of the many sermons of speeches that I have heard like the ones that Obama’s former Pastor, Jeremiah Wright, is getting crucified for. The vast majority of sermons in black churches are about tolerance and love. I find it interesting that this stereotyping of the Black Church is coming to the fore-front. Also, I find it also interesting that Clinton’s religious or church affiliation has not been mentioned. I haven’t even seen one single tape or You Tube video of her attending church other than on the campaign trail or maybe an important funeral or something. This may not seem to be a clear pattern, however if you couple this lack of coverage of her religious affiliation and all of the coverage on Obama’s church and even the questions of his religious convictions. It appears that for someone that has shown as much integrity as he has his devotion to his wife and family, and his support of the disenfranchised; that his Christian principles should not even be an issue. (But can the same things be said about the Clintons). The Clintons have played a significant role in the U.S.’s progression. However if a morality litmus test is going to be given to a Presidential Candidate, all of the moral doors for each Candidate should be open; and to the same degree that Obama has had to endure. One thing is for sure if there was ever a question as to whether Obama has been tested and vetted enough, the powers that be are making sure that he will be when this whole election circus is done and over.
























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