This from Obama's church, I don't think America is even on their radar: http://www.tucc.org/about.htm
We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian... Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain "true to our native land," the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. It is God who gives us the strength and courage to continuously address injustice as a people, and as a congregation. We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.
The Pastor as well as the membership of Trinity United Church of Christ is committed to a 10-point Vision:
A congregation committed to ADORATION. A congregation preaching SALVATION. A congregation actively seeking RECONCILIATION. A congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA. A congregation committed to BIBLICAL EDUCATION. A congregation committed to CULTURAL EDUCATION. A congregation committed to the HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA. A congregation committed to LIBERATION. A congregation committed to RESTORATION. A congregation working towards ECONOMIC PARITY. Click here to read about Dr. Wrights talking points for Trinity United Church of Christ its Web site and the Black Value System.
Lo, there I see my mother, my sisters, my brothers Lo, there I see the line of my people back to the beginning Lo, they call to me, they bid me take my place among them In the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live...forever
Valhalla wrote:ADORATION, SALVATION, RECONCILIATION, COMMITMENT TO AFRICA, BIBLICAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL EDUCATION, HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA, LIBERATION, RESTORATION, ECONOMIC PARITY
Well, if Obama ever takes a cheap shot at Romney about how our church focuses too much on works and not enough on grace, our response practically writes itself.
LM
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And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, seven hours every day. That would be the sweetest thing of all.