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Do Reverend Jeremiah Wright's Remarks Reflect The Opinion Of The Entire Black Community In America?

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I read this in someone's answer, and would like to know if people believe this to be a valid statement.

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  1. No, but he's working on it.


  2. Unfortunately, at least 50% probably believe what he said.

  3. Wright's extreme anti-American, racist hate speech only appeals to most far left Marxist portion of the Democratic Party (both white and black). Many do not agree. That is evidenced by his current drop in the polls.

    Notice, the liberals who control the press haven't pursued any interviews with Rev. Wright. They won't give him a chance to further hurt Obama.

    After this all blows over, whoever wins the Democratic nomination will get the full support of the LIBERAL MEDIA.

  4. It always amazes me how many people think that a Black man with a media platform speaks for all Black people.  The media often invokes the term "Black Leaders".  I and many Black people I associate with don't feel we need "leaders". We need solutions.  Men like Reverend Wright and Louis Farrakhan are the products of the times they lived in.  I would be remiss if I stood here and said that Black Society has an equal footing in America without bias. Yet I refuse to lie to you and more importantly myself.  America should have addressed racism at it's inception.  Sweeping dirt under the rug only serves to leave a lump in the carpet!

  5. Rev Wright's (and Obama's Church), fits the definition of a cult. It's teachings focus more on RECONCILIATION, COMMITMENT TO AFRICA, etc. These are more social views than religious or Christian belief.

    My opinion is that many harbor these beliefs, but it's a matter of degree. I do not belief that this is the main belief of most in the Black Community.

    The difference is that the good Rev. is expressing his political beliefs, more than anything else.

    As Christians, we believe in a personal relationship with our Savior. Christianity is colorless.  

    Barack's Church fits the definition of a cult, in being a religious group, which denies the essential doctrines of Christianity.

    I've known many of Black, Brown, and Asian folks. I've never had an issue with disrespect in either direction. In fact, knowing more whites, I've experienced more friction with my those of my own race.

    The more serious issue, in this case is, what are Obama's core feelings. Is there a reason he refuses to wear a flag on his lapel, and was his wife truly only recently proud to be an US citizen? These are the larger issues. Could he hate America as much as Rev. Wright appears to?

  6. Don't stereotype black people we have our own individual thoughts, perceptions and deductive reasoning, some will coincide, others will differ,

    Here is a thought,

    Does Reverend Jeremiah Wright's remarks ripples fear on the minds of the entire white community in America?

  7. Who believes propaganda, especially when it comes in the form of a spiritual guide?...Those who didn't believe in the cr*ap probably do now..... Mr. Wright has just created Reversed Racism....maybe we can sue him for happy nappy since i am Irish and have nappy hair...ha!

  8. Reverend Wright lived through a difficult time in America as we were going thru a transition period.  I lived thru this period also and regrettably have to say that the Black's drove my family out of our neighborhood.  My mom, a single mom even after losing the value of her house still did not say anything against Black's to us.  I also did not harbor bad feelings.  I have had and have many Black friends.  I really thought a lot of this craziness was behind us.  Obviously it is some of the Black Community leaders that want to bring down their own race by telling them how bad they have it and are harboring hate for the Whites.  They spread their message as Rev. Wright has done.  Instead of uniting America his is bent on dividing it.  Same goes with Farrakhan, Jackson and many others. To answer your question directly No it is not the reflection of the Entire Black Community but obviously Wright's views still exist.  I say shame on him.  How can our country get past this if we can not come together as one.

  9. No, especially among younger educated african americans because they did not go through what people Rev Wright's age did

  10. I feel the entire situation is a slap in the face to all Black people in America to believe that we BELIEVE and or AGREE with everything someone says because they are a pastor or reverend.

    Very insulted is how I feel and it is funny how freedom of speech can be only applied in certain situations.  

    Many people do not remember a time where the church was the one place the Black Community could express their feelings without being persecuted.

    However, we have to be careful, because one day my pastor the next day your home.

    America is about freedom of speech, whether it be for or against America.

  11. No more than my opinion reflects the representation of those who do not identify with a specific ethnicity.

  12. doubt it very much . I have many black friends that say basically he's a nut case just like I'm sure there are some whites that think he's God's gift to................. well, somebody.

  13. Let's hope not . I've seen black and white racists .  At some point it must stop .

        I've also had many black friends in my life . I find it hard to believe they are all so hateful.

  14. No, but I would think it is fair to assume that a majority of his congregants, including Barak Obama agree with not only his style, but the contents of his sermons. and for Barak Obama to claim he never heard the man say anything disparaging about whites or America is TOTAL BS. 20 years and this nutter never said a word in front of Barak like in most of his taped sermons? was Barak Obama sleeping in the Back Pew?

  15. I am white but I have many black friends--I have never heard any of them express opinions like his!  The Churches that they attend welcome people of all races--as does my own.  I am very uncomfortable with Obama's choice of Church because I think the place for love and unity to begin is Church--and it is certainly not the place for racism.  God is the creator of all people.  To not welcome all mankind in Church shows disrespect for God's creation. If you can't end racism in Church how can you do anything about it politically?

  16. no, but many will make it theirs. too bad the fires of racism get stoked by the blacks and it's ok.

  17. Sadly for everyone - I fear it does for more than the white community thought previously!

    BTW - Racism needs to be done with once and for all  - not reignited @ church(s)!

  18. If it were, my black friends would have beat me down a long time ago!  But they haven't, because I keeps it real.  Can a sista get an "Amen"?

  19. I do not believe this is the case at all.

  20. Frankly, from my experience this is the exception rather than the rule. Of course, as with whites, there is a certain element in any society that thrives on discord and negativity. Spoor of this nature must go!

  21. No, they do not. This is yet another stereotype that needs to be put to rest; these people don't speak for all of us. Believe it or African Americans do have their own points of view. Jeremiah Wright was speaking for himself, those were his opinions, not the entire community. As Barack Obama stated in his speech older African Americans endured a level of racism that someone my age has never experienced. I do not share the rage & resentment that older generations have. People like Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy & Malcolm X sacrificed so that I would never I to live in a Jim Crowe south America. You have to understand Rev. Wright was speaking from his own unique prospective of America.

  22. I hope not. I have black friends and I certainly hope they aren't just nice to my face and hate me behind my back. It is very scary to think that someone calling themselves a Reverend would preach hate.

  23. I don't think he speaks for the people in South Central, Pa.   I don't know about the large cities, it may be different.

  24. YES ; as long as it preached to them as the gospel truth without them having enough education to see through it !! It more than likely would be true of the section of the black community that`s want`s to blame anyone & everyone else for all their problems , rather than admit the problems are self satisfying faults` of their own doing !! It is amazing to me than other races can come to America , not speaking the language , learn the language , get a job , work hard , and put their children through college , then retire comfortably on their savings ! Yet America has now 4 generations of " welfare" , and they are hooked ! Then they see someone successful , that has worked hard , planned for the future , saved , and became successful with little or no "government assistance" , and they cry foul , unfair , and anything that makes it look as if they have somehow been cheated by the system !!!!! It`s called personal pride and responsibility to accomplish a positive lifestyle !! Living in the past isn`t where it`s at !!

  25. MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, YES.

  26. A month ago I would have said, "No". BUT after seeing everyone clapping and egging him on in the videos, I now wonder.

    As long as he instills fear in them, and has his congregation believe they're victims, they will always "need" him.
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