so, of Pfleger? Or would it, once again, be an indictment of the “black church.”
Not only did we see Pfleger parodying Clinton, which made one statement. But the parishioners behind him, jumping up and down in resounding agreement, made quite another.
Because Pfleger is an outspoken supporter of Sen. Barack Obama, the senator was forced to respond: "As I have traveled this country, I’ve been impressed not by what divides us, but by all that unites us," Obama said in a statement. "That is why I am deeply disappointed in Father Pfleger’s divisive, backward-looking rhetoric."
Recently, the presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain was forced to reject the endorsement of Texas’ Rev. John Hagee who has said that Adolf Hitler had been fulfilling God’s will and biblical prophecy by making it possible for Jews to return to Israel. McCain also had to reject the support of Ohio’s Rev. Rod Parsley who called Islam an inherently violent religion.
Neither case seemed to be about anything more than two men making hideous statements. Most people probably didn’t take either message and superimpose it onto an entire group of people. The men’s views were reflective of the men.
The “black church” certainly has been in the spotlight a lot in recent months. But, for the most part, what we’ve seen is such a one-dimensional view. The "black church"—just like any other church— is far more nuanced and diverse.
Here’s my question: Do Pfleger’s antics speak poorly of the minister or the “black church?"
When the Rev. Wright controversy exploded I was saddened because it fed into the underlying bigotry many still have in America. As an Irish American Catholic, I’m disgusted that a priest is so needy he panders to the worst in human nature instead of trying to bring out the good. He is spiritually void of Christian love for others. I’m a Democrat and a Hillary supporter. The treatment she’s received from Pelosi & Co. this election season is driving me away from the Democratic Party. The Powers that Be clearly are so full of themselves they’ve lost their collective minds! Say hello to President McCain in the Fall!

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