Comments on: Thank You Mr. Obama! http://pastorrant.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/thank-you-mr-obama/ Rant - "To speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way." Webster Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:18:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mike http://pastorrant.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/thank-you-mr-obama/#comment-611 mike Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:33:15 +0000 http://pastorrant.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-611 Cathy, what "Credit" are you looking for? I'm not sure I understand? What I do know is that this is the response of most white people on the subject of race, yet we still have race problems in our country, and those that are non-white keep telling us that something may be wrong, but all we can say is, "I love all people, it's not me. I have a black friend..." I am not in any way condoning Mr. Wright's comments , but I wrote a piece on Mr. Obama's response, which I felt was refreshing for a politician. He didn't condone Mr. Wright's rhetoric either, but he used it as an opportunity to speak about race in America, which still has some gaping holes if we are willing to truly examine our country and ourselves. And by the way, I too respect the teaching of Tony Evans, and have appreciated a lot of his insight into many biblical passages. Thanks for the post! Cathy, what “Credit” are you looking for? I’m not sure I understand? What I do know is that this is the response of most white people on the subject of race, yet we still have race problems in our country, and those that are non-white keep telling us that something may be wrong, but all we can say is, “I love all people, it’s not me. I have a black friend…” I am not in any way condoning Mr. Wright’s comments , but I wrote a piece on Mr. Obama’s response, which I felt was refreshing for a politician. He didn’t condone Mr. Wright’s rhetoric either, but he used it as an opportunity to speak about race in America, which still has some gaping holes if we are willing to truly examine our country and ourselves. And by the way, I too respect the teaching of Tony Evans, and have appreciated a lot of his insight into many biblical passages. Thanks for the post!

]]> By: Cathy http://pastorrant.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/thank-you-mr-obama/#comment-608 Cathy Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:19:03 +0000 http://pastorrant.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-608 Maybe I'm missing something as I read this article. I work with all colors and creeds. I live in a complex with all colors and creeds. I get along with all of them. I have been out to dinner with many of them and had some of them over for dinner and vis versa. I support three little boys through World Vision who are from Honduras, Ecuador, and the Philippines. Where am I being racist? Where am I showing hatred? I feel like I'm being lumped into some category that I can't escape due to the unfortunate decisions of my ancestors, whom I never met. I barely knew my grandfather on my mother's side, who came from Scotland. I'll be the first to admit I'm a sinner, but aren't we all? God is working daily on my heart. When will I be forgiven by man, for the sins of my fathers? I know God has forgiven me. He died for me on the cross. It's getting a little old hearing that I don't reach out in love. Tell that to the three little boys I help support. And countless other people I have helped in time of need because the Lord touched my heart to reach out to them. I didn't stop and check their nationality first. I can tell you what I do hate for sure. I hate being blamed for wrongs I didn't commit. Blame me all day for my mistakes. I will throw myself at the foot of the cross and repent. I don't know Rev. Wright outside of the clips I've heard repeatedly on various talk shows, but I have heard Tony Evans, of the Urban Alternative many times, and I don't hear anger at America from this black preacher. I hear a man who loves the Lord. I have learned a lot from Tony Evans about loving Christ. I have stepped back with great concern listening to Rev. Wright, knowing that he is the mentor to a man who is now running for the highest office in the most powerful country in the world. I don't like any of the candidates currently running. If I had my druthers Jesus would return this very moment and rule and reign forever, because frankly, He's the only truly capable Leader. I'm getting alone with everyone, as best as I can. When do I get credit for that? Maybe I’m missing something as I read this article. I work with all colors and creeds. I live in a complex with all colors and creeds. I get along with all of them. I have been out to dinner with many of them and had some of them over for dinner and vis versa.

I support three little boys through World Vision who are from Honduras, Ecuador, and the Philippines. Where am I being racist? Where am I showing hatred? I feel like I’m being lumped into some category that I can’t escape due to the unfortunate decisions of my ancestors, whom I never met. I barely knew my grandfather on my mother’s side, who came from Scotland.

I’ll be the first to admit I’m a sinner, but aren’t we all? God is working daily on my heart.
When will I be forgiven by man, for the sins of my fathers? I know God has forgiven me. He died for me on the cross. It’s getting a little old hearing that I don’t reach out in love. Tell that to the three little boys I help support. And countless other people I have helped in time of need because the Lord touched my heart to reach out to them. I didn’t stop and check their nationality first.

I can tell you what I do hate for sure. I hate being blamed for wrongs I didn’t commit. Blame me all day for my mistakes. I will throw myself at the foot of the cross and repent.

I don’t know Rev. Wright outside of the clips I’ve heard repeatedly on various talk shows, but I have heard Tony Evans, of the Urban Alternative many times, and I don’t hear anger at America from this black preacher. I hear a man who loves the Lord. I have learned a lot from Tony Evans about loving Christ. I have stepped back with great concern listening to Rev. Wright, knowing that he is the mentor to a man who is now running for the highest office in the most powerful country in the world.

I don’t like any of the candidates currently running. If I had my druthers Jesus would return this very moment and rule and reign forever, because frankly, He’s the only truly capable Leader. I’m getting alone with everyone, as best as I can. When do I get credit for that?

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