genuinegirly

Pan, I don't like what you're saying here. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but that church's website is basically just about empowering (often impoverished) African Americans, and supporting the neglected nations in Africa. These seem like entirely reasonable, acceptable, and kind goals.

You sound like an asinine racist jerk (come on, I know you're not! But it really does sound this way) when you critique his church for admiring a person who is a role model for a race that basically feels stepped on and ignored by the rest of the world. Let them be. It is within Religion's role to bestow thanks, awards, and blessings to people in countries that the government is against. It is an olive branch of peace and goodwill between this "unabashedly Christian" church and their brothers who are muslim. You're not interested in supporting that leader, so don't have anything to do with that church. Let them be.

By ignoring culture, you kill a culture. By ignoring race, you kill culture. Rather than ignore and deny, try accept, embrace, and adore. Have you ever looked into the eyes of someone who is in touch with their heritage? I have. I wouldn't ever kill the spirit and empowerment that it brings.

edit: Oh yeah, who would I vote for?
Christine Smith (Libertarian)

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