And one who sows discord among brethren.(Prov 6:16…19)
My brethren, let not many of you become teachers,
knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (James 3:1)
Now we understand why Barack Obama refuses to wear an American flag pin – his mentor and spiritual advisor Rev. Jeremiah Wright has taught his congregation that America and especially white people are “evil” and according to Michelle Obama, this nation is “downright mean” and very difficult to be proud of.
We have done some research and found where Rev. Wright learned his intensely hate-filled, Marxist, “Black Liberation Theology.” The man’s name is James H. Cone, currently a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
Here are some of Cone’s thoughts which have been imbibed by Rev. Wright and passed on to Senator Obama and other congregants:
“During the black-power heyday of the late 1960s, after the murder of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, the mentors of Wright decided that blacks were the Chosen People. James Cone, the most prominent theologian in the ‘black liberation’ school, teaches that Jesus Christ himself is black.”
“James Cone [believes]… Either God must do what we want him to do, or we must reject him, Cone maintains: Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him.The task of black theology is to kill Gods who do not belong to the black community ... Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy. What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love.” (emphases mine)
Further information about James Cone’s influence on Wright and Obama was published by The American Thinker on February 22:
“The influence of the black liberation theology of James H. Cone appears in the political philosophy of Barack Obama as well as in the recent controversial statement about national pride made by Michelle Obama.”
“Examining Cone’s theology may enlighten us on Barack's political philosophy and Michelle’s recently controversial statement about not having been proud of her country until the favorable reception to her husband's candidacy.The Trinity UCC website was updated early this year. Before that, Cone’s book was singled out as required reading for Trinity parishioners.”
“The time has come for white America to be silent and listen to black people. . . . All white men are responsible for white oppression. . . . Theologically, Malcolm X was not far wrong when he called the white man ‘the devil’…”
“Michelle Obama’s recent statement about pride-in-country is thoroughly consistent with both the Africentric theology of Trinity UCC and with the black theology of their spiritual mentor’s (Wright’s) mentor (Cone).”
“[W]hile Barack is the softer, social justice side of black liberation theology, Michelle is the harder anti-white-supremacy side.” (emphases mine)
By now most of you have heard excerpts of Rev. Wright’s “sermons” which are filled with errors, factual lies, hate, Marxism, anti-Americanism and tremendous racism.Below are some relevant articles about this man and the Senator.
The question remains – how does the Lord feel about the theology and words of James Cone, Rev Wright and their prodigies Michelle and Barack Obama?As noted at the top of this Alert, activities and words which ‘sow discord among brethren’ are among the seven things the Lord HATES!
Christians, especially pastors and teachers, are called to be PEACEMAKERS, not inciters of hatred and division:
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.(Matt 5:9)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matt 5:43-45)
It is obviously not up to me to opine whether these men are “sons of your Father in Heaven” (v. 45) or “sons of God” (v. 9).However, if I ever talked as they do, I would be swiftly excommunicated by my very Biblical church.
How to PRAY:
“Lord, false prophets are spewing hatred and advocating division in Your Church; please help us, Lord, before this goes further.Please intervene!”
“O LORD God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You?... For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” (2 Chron 20:6,12b)
(My thanks to talk-show host Laura Ingraham for bringing forth the information about James H. Cone)
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Look, last time i checked, the bible makes no allowances for being angry at ANYONE, no matter what their theology. Plus, Wright is angry for a reason. If you spent even one hour looking through the history of opression done towards black people at the hands of white people, you would see why. Do you think that all black people were healed the instant we illegalized discrimination and segregation? It isnt that easy! You can't opress an entire people group for over three hundred years and then say "Hey, we're sorry, be a part of our society" and then expect it to all go away. See the statistics: black people deal with crime, drug addiction, single mothers, job discrimination, segregation in the school systems still even though we supposedly "addressed" that 40 years ago. That is why Wright is pissed off. White Chrisitans turned a blind eye and even sometimes participated in the opression of black people for so long, and then all of a sudden changed their tune to follow the civil rights movement...say it with me...of the BLACK church tht was sweeping the nation. White christians have done NOTHING to reach out to misguided people like Wright. His anger, lack of forgiveness, and prejudice is wrong, but us white christians are responsible for cleaning up the mess of our ancestors whether we like it or not. -Dan Smith Click here to reply to this post
What law is Obama breaking?
Posted On: 03/20/08 12:36:12 PM
Age 48, CA
There is no legal requirement to wear a flag pin, nor is there one to salute the flag. I myself do not agree with his policies and simply wearing a flag pin would not change weather or not I would vote for him. If there was a candidate who had a platform I agreed with but still refused to wear the pin or even salute the flag, I would vote for him anyway for his platform is more important than any gesture. Click here to reply to this post
Obama's flag pin
Posted On: 03/26/08 08:36:13 AM
Age 57, VA
Why does it always have to be about breaking some law? How about personal ethics, right and wrong.
And I dont care what my candidate's platform is, if he refuses to acknowledge his country, he doesnt have vote.
Ever since I heard Wright's tirades, I was pretty certain where Obama stood in relation to his country. After all, he listened to this tripe for 20 years. Click here to reply to this post
The Obamas' Anti-American Sentiments
Posted On: 03/20/08 08:39:22 AM
Age 37, TX
“People in this country are ready for change and hungry for a different kind of politics and … for the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback.” Now I understand why Michelle Obama made this statement. How can one attend a church for twenty years and not be affected by its faith system. As a Rabbi those who want to become memebers of our congregation are explained our statement of faith and introduced to our theology. And as members they are stating that they agree with our statement of faith and theology. There is no way that Obama couldn't have known how his pastor felt about Ameria; or his anti-amerikkkan sentiments. Click here to reply to this post
How Do we Heal?
Posted On: 03/19/08 04:31:45 PM
Age 50, MN
Is it much different than white americans portraying Jesus as a european white in most depictions of him throughout our history? It's not accurate.//Wright says some things that are clearly out of bounds and wrong - but where was the white conservative church during the civil rights movement? Fighting against it tooth and nail - why was that? A few liberal churches supported the movement and were castigated for it by most. //We need to react in humbleness and sorrow to Rev. Wright's remarks - not necessarily just with anger and outrage. Then the healing can truly begin. Click here to reply to this post
from anger to healing
Posted On: 03/19/08 10:56:46 PM
Age 52, GA
Being angered or outraged at a blaspheming, cursing, ranting, false preacher/teacher, is not sin, and depictions of Jesus have nothing to do with the issue. This so-called Reverend should be called on the carpet for his un-Christian statements, and sharp rebuke is in order. "All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Tim. 3:16-17 "This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; Not giving heed to Jewish (or any) fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth." Titus 1:13-14
Any theology, such as Dr. Wright's, that does not fully embrace the central theme of Christianity, which is forgiveness, should be totally rejected. Review the Lord's prayer for starters, ignoring forgiveness, and hate preaching is not from the Lord. This guy should be totally rejected, until he repents of preaching this false gospel, then the healing can begin. Otherwise, flee with the utmost speed. What fellowship hath light with darkness? Repent of the exaggerated fabrications (lies) and your unforgiveness Jeremiah! Click here to reply to this post
Does the Lord Cammand us to wear the flag pin?
Posted On: 03/19/08 01:13:41 PM
Age 48, CA
I burned my flag the day Clinton became president and our current "Evil Emporor Bush" has failed to convince me to replace it. Not only do I not waer the flag pin but at my wifes citizenship cerimony or any other public event, I refuse to take part in the pledge of alegance. When the flaf comes by on parade, I turn my back to it rather than stand and put my hand on my heart. Can you show me in Scripture where I am wrong? We are the current eveil empire of the world and I refuse to pay homage to it. Click here to reply to this post
hating your country without a cause
Posted On: 03/19/08 10:24:45 PM
Age 52, GA
Is hating your country without a cause, the same as hating your brother without a cause? I warrant that it is, only in compounded multiplicity. Do you know any perfect Christians? Do you know of any perfect Christian countries? "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Have you lived in any other countries? Wise up, we as Christians, are not supposed to badmouth others, and badmouthing the country is not helpful, constructive criticism maybe, but not badmouthing. If you don't like living here, hit the border, plenty outside wanting to come in... you too Georgie boy.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation." Romans 13:1-2 Click here to reply to this post
Romans 13
Posted On: 03/20/08 12:37:39 PM
Age 61, MO
I suggest that you do a further study of Romans 13 with mind focused on the Holy Spirit as your guide. God does not ordain evil, and the US government is evil. You can either be a part of the problem or a part of the solution. George Cancilla Click here to reply to this post
Romans 13, what does it really say?
Posted On: 03/20/08 12:33:00 PM
Age 48, CA
This chapter has been used to justify a lot of things. Just one example. The opostate swastika flying churches of Germany used it to declare that it was every Grmans Christian duty to kill the Jews.
Is saluting the flag an act Christ would call for or is it equal to bowing to an idol? The pledge of allegence? Sorry but it was not a part of this nations founding. It was invented as a tool of coersion to humiliate the Southerners after the Civil war. "Under God?" Once again, this was inserted in the 1950's and once again has no deep rooted tradition. Ever since we have paid such disfuntional lip service to God, we have actually become more Godless.
The blind patriotism you are calling for is unAmerican. I would have loved to see you attempt to force such things down the throats of Americans like Davey Crocket, Daniel Boone, Patrick Henry, and many others. Boone, Crocket, and other like them would have probably caved in your skull with a tomahawk. Blind patriotism is a toll of eveil empires. As the cold war drew to a close, I asked "Can we Americans resist the temptation that comes with our positionof power?" The answer is a resounding "No!" Click here to reply to this post
American Flag
Posted On: 03/19/08 06:48:59 PM
Age 61, MO
I have never been so impassioned as to want to burn the Ameriacan flag, but after I returned from Viet Nam and realized that I had been duped along with many other Americans, I have refused to support the evil empire called the U.S.A. I refuse to pledge allegiance to anything except Jesus Christ. I am sickened when expected to pledge allegiance at a church gathering. At one time in the history of the U.S. the flag may have had some meaning and deserve some respect. Most currently I may no homage to it, and seek to destroy the evil empire for which it stands. George Cancilla (PS: this doesn't at all mean I support Obama). Click here to reply to this post
Not in a demonstration
Posted On: 03/21/08 11:50:50 AM
Age 48, CA
I simply disposed of the one I had. I never burned on in a public protest nor have I ever defaced the flag on others cars or homes. If that still offends you, so be it. Click here to reply to this post
No offense
Posted On: 03/25/08 11:58:41 AM
Age 61, MO
It didn't offend me at all. I don't pay allegiance to the flag. As a matter of fact, I pay very little attention to it. (No pun intended)! I consider you a friend and brother in Christ. George Cancilla Click here to reply to this post
