No Dr. Wright, God Bless America

Townhall ^ | March 23, 2008 | Kevin McCullough

[2ndDivisionVet]

Even though Barack Obama has "moved on" from the messy association that he has recently been forced to explain to man who had been his pastor for 20 years, it is clear - the voters haven't. There are legitimate questions being raised about a relationship that spans a generation and the beliefs of a man who has on multiple dozens of occasions issued some of the most vitriolic, bigoted, racism imaginable in America today.

No doubt one of the most infamous video moments recently unearthed was Jeremiah Wright's use of what he cleverly believed to be a cute play on words. His congregation certainly thought it was hoot.

We know they thought it was a hoot - because the volume at which Dr. Wright was forced to scream out the invective literally had to be done over an auditorium of hooting, hollering, clapping, dancing, and patting each other on the back. Had one been so inclined to mute the volume while the clip plays, watching the video might lead one to believe it to be moment of great celebration.

This clip, I believe, is what has stabbed the heart of every decent American, of every color, of every background, and from every corner of the globe. This clip should give all God fearing people pause to understand the language being used in it, and the rowdy ruckus of the circumstances in which it was recorded onto video.

And you would think a theologian would be the most somber of all at issuing the message Rev. Wright was attempting to get across (if we are to believe his motives at all.)

Dr. Jeremiah Wright, who is famous for dropping f-bombs from the pulpit, in the clip in question invokes God's damnation on our nation, his nation, and his grandchildren's nation. In the now famous footage he calls down the God who created him to level the Almighty's ultimate judgment and wrath upon everyone here - both his friends and his enemies. As Dr. Wright soaks in the rowdy agreement that echoes from every pew of the Trinity United Church of Christ, a sly grin hits the corner his mouth. And everyone in attendance seconds Dr. Wright's plea before our maker.

Dr. Wright could not be more mistaken, in his theology, in his understanding of his nation, nor in seeking resolutions for the problems that face the community that he seeks to serve.

For if God's DAMNATION is what Dr. Wright seeks, then it will level the same judgment against the poor homeless man on the southside of Chicago who attends Dr. Wright's worship services, just like it would impact Bill Gates, far removed from any of the day to day financial struggles many Americans face.

If Dr. Wright was seeking a microwavable answer from the Almighty to quickly and efficiently level justice, then it is my opinion that he was not truly aware of what he was asking for.

All of Dr. Wright's other silly assertions aside (Jesus was black, America invented AIDS, wealth is evil, etc. etc.) for him to presume that seeking God's damnation would not bring about the judgment we all deserve show's just how far he has subjected his knowledge of truth to the showcase of a standing ovation during an enraged not so cleverly disguised monologue of political commentary.

What Dr. Wright fundamentally misunderstands is that according to the New Testament book of Romans we are ALL in need of salvation, because we have ALL sinned and missed God's standard. Ushering God's damnation (ultimate punishment for missing God's mark) is an act that should be only pursued with soberness of mind.

For many of these reasons, my hunch is that Dr. Wright was not truly seeking God's punishment, but rather exploiting an opportunity to make a point - and as was evident by his pleasurable glee - at the expense of the current administration, and the history of America as a nation.

Please don't misunderstand, America has had some considerable sins - but asking for ultimate punishment from deity is usually not recommended. And while Dr. Wright may hate and wish for the death even the assassination of President Bush - if they have both submitted their lives to the Lordship of the Risen Christ then they will spend eternity together.

If Dr. Wright's heart is burdened by injustice, sin, racial discrimination, or other evidences of wrong doing - which need to be based on substance - then he's praying the wrong prayer.

America has taken a path in recent years that is systematically destroying God's influence on how we as a culture make decisions, establish laws, and enforce justice in our nation. And while they have promised "leaders" like Wright "the world" in exchange for loyalty - the politicians that Wright has supported for the duration of his time in the pulpit - have led the dismantling of the black family. They have single-handedly fought to keep black girls poor, uneducated and pregnant. They have fought and are fighting to redefine sexual morality and the very definition of a family to include whatever purient influences can raise money, organize, and activate.

In large measure the politicians that Dr. Wright has advocated for are increasingly responsible for the fact that seven out of ten African American pregnancies are to unwed girls, and that nearly fifty percent of those end in abortion.

No Dr. Wright, what America is in desperate need of is God's mercy. We need His grace. We need His forgiveness for the elimination of an entire people group that dwarfs the number dead of all American casualties in all of our wars, the era of slavery, and civil rights violence combined.

So during my show on Friday, I had this idea...

What if we responded to cruelty with kindness. What if Americans from all over the nation - instead of repeating the phrase three times asking God to "damn America" - what if we asked for God's forgiveness, blessing, and mercy. And what if we extended it to the man who DID seek God's annihilation? So I put the idea out there on Friday and the phones started ringing.

With only kindness in your heart and voice we're asking any like-minded folks to do the same - call Dr. Jeremiah Wright's office at Trinity United Church of Christ. The number is 773.962.5650. Ask to be connected to Dr. Wright's assistants and ask for "Pastor Wright." If the very nice assistant tells you he's unavailable ask for his voice mail and in some creative (but only appropriate) way relay to Pastor Wright that you will be asking God three times for His blessing, for your family, for your nation, and that even includes Dr. Wright. 773.962.5650.

It is appropriate that the weekend we remember Jesus Christ's victory over sin and death, our ultimate and only path of reconciliation to God, that we in soberness of mind seek God's best for our nation in the days to come. "Justice for all" included!

It would be a true testament to America's goodness if Dr. Wright's office was so overflowing with kindness from our phone calls, that he might alter his view of the nation that has given him the chance to do what he does with his life. So let's flood him with kindness - because an ounce of that will be a heavier load than ten tons of guilt.

Trinity United Church of Christ - 773.962.5650 (ask for Dr. Wright's office)

And by e-mail at info@tucc.org.

"God BLESS America, God BLESS America, God BLESS America!" Yes Dr. Wright, "God Bless America!"

[tomnbeverly]

And God Please Help Us All if Obama happens to somehow take control of the United States Government.

[tomnbeverly]

You Left out While Playing Bones and smoking on a Hookah... No, No, No, not G.D. America, God Help America if you get elected.

[Zechariah11]

You’re right. But it is not the “ G** D*** America” that is the greatest sin in this regard. It right’s attaching God’s name to a theology that is doctrinally vile.

[Zechariah11]

The blue collar Democrats seem faR more concerned with Obama’s apologies for Wright. At least that is what the newspapers in Pennsylvania are reporting.

[tomnbeverly]

Amazing, The population is tired of these kind of Attacks... You mean attacks Like;
Typical Whitey is always keeping the black man down? Cracker Honkey’s don’t know what its like to be called no N.....!!! White America creates disease so that the Ho’s that brother Pimps be hustlin will kill the clientale...
Whitey Grandma’s stereotyping made me ill but black Granny was loving and kind and understanding even though I never even bought her a TV from Kmart with my millions but she is cheering me from Kenya.... Kenya where my ancestry does not allow me to claim a heritage of slavery but I too will jump on the bandwagon because we all know its all Whitey’s fault so we are owed reparations for all that fight the fight and live MLK’s dream so believe me if a decendent of slaves a proud black women ever gets a judicial nomination I will crush her dream if she is a conservative like Janice Rodgers Brown, I will judge her on her Political views and you will see the White in me.

Yeah America is falling for it hook line and sinker...

Obama is a loser.

[Grampa Dave]

Just What Did Obama Know About Wright's Past Sermons? (Plenty)

“Barack Obama either agreed with what was preached from the Trinity pulpit, or he tuned it out and stayed around pretending to for political reasons. To say he stayed for 20 years but doesn't agree with Wright's preaching is incredible denial. It'd be like a man buying White Sox season tickets for 20 years, attending the games, and saying he's not a fan.”

Obama’s supporters want us to ignore this story… just push it under the rug. While they’ll align Republicans with any obscure pastor who does or says something controversial, they’re trying to convince us that Obama’s 20-year long close relationship with Wright, including his effective endorsement of him, his church and rhetoric with a $22,500 donation in 2006 is irrelevant.

“When Obama decided against wearing an American flag pin, we may all have been a bit too quick to accept his rationale, too quick to find that issue unimportant. Now, that American flag pin has gotten a lot bigger for a lot of us, especially in light of what may have been and may still be Obama’s deeper, and, perhaps, secret, less than patriotic beliefs about America.”

“Wright says that blacks can’t be expected to sing God Bless America because of racism. Obama doesn’t salute the flag during the National Anthem. That sure strikes me as an amazing coincidence since Obama swears he never heard Wright say anything against America.”

Here is the link to the Star Spangled Banner video with obama standing there without his hand over his heart...

Notice her ear ring!

[MIchaelTArchangel]

I wouldn't vote for David Duke because he signed on to a white racist philosophy. I won't vote for Obama because he signed on to a black racist philosophy.

By the way, has anyone found Barack's signature on the Twelve Points Pledge which Racist Wright made all members of his "church" sign?

[No Surrender No Retreat]

Have you ever met Duke in person and discussed his real opinions? Might it be that he was trying to educate people about the Half-White White and his islamic followers who seek to destroy all us Honkies?

When Duke was a state senator, he treated all his constituients equally regardless of their race.

Duke has changed many of his views and yet he is still being persecuted by the white liberals and communist of this country.

I don’t recall Duke ever (G D ing America or blaming 911 on Black America?

I always think it is funny how a Black person can spout all these racist rantings, but Whites are told to forgive. However, Duke must be persecuted for enternity for things he said some 20 + years ago.

Welcome to the real world.

Respectfully,
NSNR

[rusty millet]

Kenya.... Kenya where my ancestry does not allow me to claim a heritage of slavery but I too will jump on the bandwagon because we all know its all Whitey’s fault ...

Perfect. I have not seen anyone else point that out before. Bump for an excellent observation.