jeremiah wright

The exposure of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Victim Gospel is merely an opening window peeking into the seedy works of victimhood preaching in particular, and to the church's widespread and divisive, sheep-versus-goat teachings in general. Both of these philosophies indulge parishioners' want to be comforted in their perceived afflictions, rather than encouraged to grow spiritually through adversity. This is not a true reflection of the teachings of Jesus. It's just the message that best sells.

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What do you think about the increasing role that religion (or ties to a religion) is playing in American presidential politics?

Is Jeremiah Wright much different from those who blame “sinners” for the state of the world?

Is there something more human than godly about the common framing of all things in End Times language? Or, isn't it strangely common that groups frame their grievances in end-of-the-world language? For example: “You'll get yours when the judgment trumpet sounds!!”

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