[BenLurkin]

Do you seriously think black Americans in Compton worship an alligator God?

Have you ever been to Compton?

[BenLurkin]

Graffiti marks the steeple of the Greater Holy Faith Baptist Church on 155th Street in Compton, a reminder of a time not long ago when African Americans predominated. The city is now 65% Latino and 33% black, and African Americans have been targeted for harassment. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times / January 25, 2013)

[Ouchthatonehurt]

Of course not, it is the Reformed Church...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2982436/posts

[Fiji Hill]

Have you ever been to Compton?

I have. My aunt grew up there.

[jimfree]

It’s been a long time. I was in Compton in 1984. We had a good viewing position from a parking lot along the women’s Marathon course. We were at 10 miles or so into the race after Joanie had taken command. If I remember correctly at about 6 miles she skipped the aid station and sprinted ahead of Greta Waitz and Ingrid Christenson.

Saw no alligators or churches dedicated to alligators.

[PapaBear3625]

Do you seriously think black Americans in Compton worship an alligator God? Have you ever been to Compton?

I lived in Compton for a few months back in the 80's (needed a place to stay, and a friend was doing renovations in a house there). It wasn't so bad, although being the only white persons around wasn't comforting.

The gang bangers may not worship an Alligator God, but they may just as well, because they sure do not follow Jesus in any way.