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Originally Posted by SecretMethod70
But I also have a problem with religion as a tool of distraction, and as a tool for - intentionally or not - preventing challenges to the status quo. Liberation theology is not about bigotry, but it is about challenging that status quo and recognizing that Jesus is always on the side of the oppressed, no matter how many times millionaire Pat Robertson prays.
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For one, I understand completely what black liberation theology is. Whether you agree with that is of no concern to me. I also notice how you allow qualified white liberation theolgies like Appalachian or as you stated previously "poor white". What about the "Typical White Person"? Doesn't seem to float with your hypocrisy, does it?
Back to the point of the thread ... and BTW religion is not the question here. Do we trust the judgment of a presidential candidate who is so closely aligned with an openly bigoted character like Rev. Wright? It's that simple. The man was 50 years old when Obama joined the church, not the old codger some want to make him out to be. The 80's were not the 60's in Chicago. Most of the nation has moved forward regarding open bigotry. Rev. Wright has made a living from it.