2008 Archives
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Black liberation theology provides the doctrine behind fiery rhetoric
Posted: 3/28/08
Black liberation theology provides
the doctrine behind fiery rhetoricBy Rosemary Parrillo
Religion News Service
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS)—Jeremiah Wright’s condemnation of the United States—particularly pronouncing damnation on America—looped hundreds of thousands of times on YouTube and news broadcasts. In the process, the pastor preached himself and his most famous church member, presidential contender Barack Obama, into a political maelstrom.
Quickly the question of race developed into a speed bump for the streaking Obama campaign, leading the candidate to try to set the record straight about his relationship with Wright, the fiery pastor who recently retired from Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ.
James Cone is a theologian at Union Theological Seminary in New York and is considered the father of black liberation theology. See Related Articles:
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• Black liberation theology provides the doctrine behind fiery rhetoric
• Obama pastor's tough sermons just part of long, prophetic tradition
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Obama pastorâs tough sermons just part of long, prophetic tradition
Posted: 3/28/08
Obama pastor’s tough sermons just
part of long, prophetic traditionBy Adelle M. Banks
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)—The longtime pastor of Sen. Barack Obama’s black megachurch in Chicago has come under fire for sermons that many have called racist, offensive—and even dangerous.
Jeremiah Wright has called the federal government the “U.S. of K.K.K. A.” Just after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Wright said “America’s chickens are coming home to roost.”
Jeremiah Wright See Related Articles:
• When the preacher loses his cool, should church members take a hike?
• Pastor's role in Obama campaign spotlights race, pulpit freedom
• Black liberation theology provides the doctrine behind fiery rhetoric
• Obama pastor's tough sermons just part of long, prophetic tradition
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Tarleton students see encounter with accident-victim as no accident
Posted: 3/28/08
Tarleton students see encounter
with accident-victim as no accidentAbout a dozen students from Tarleton State University traveled to South Padre Island to offer free van rides, pancake breakfasts and words of Christian witness to partiers on spring break. But they never expected to render emergency first aid to accident victims and minister to anyone in a hospital.
“Our group had an experience unlike any I have ever encountered at beach reach in the past three years,” said Stephen Alexander, Baptist Student Ministries intern at Tarleton.
• See Complete Spring Break Ministry Coverage Here At about 1 a.m., the volunteers who provided van rides came upon an accident scene. Fortunately, one of the Tarleton students, Brian Salge, is an emergency medical technician and trained first-responder.
“He was the first EMT on the scene and immediately started giving first aid,” Alexander recalled.
03/28/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Explore the Bible Series for April 6: When others hate you
Posted: 3/26/08
Explore the Bible Series for April 6
When others hate you
• Genesis 37:2-11, 17-20, 28
First Baptist Church, Petersburg
Humans were created to be in relationship with other humans. It is one of our most basic needs. That need can create in us a strong desire to be accepted by others. We often look for validation of ourselves through seeking the approval of others. This in turn can lead us to exaggerate in describing our accomplishments and blame others for our faults or shortcomings.
03/26/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Obama campaign spotlights race, pulpit freedom
Posted: 3/20/08
Obama campaign spotlights race, pulpit freedom
By Robert Marus
Associated Baptist Press
WASHINGTON (ABP)—While the political consequences of Sen. Barack Obama’s March 18 speech on race created chatter for cable-news channels, the episode is noteworthy for another reason, according to experts in religion and politics.
For the first time in modern American history, a presidential candidate’s pastor and congregation are the cause of a major campaign controversy.
Sen. Barack Obama delivers a speech on race in response to controversy over remarks by his long-time pastor, Jeremiah Wright, who recently retired at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. 03/20/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Explore the Bible Series for March 30: Renewing your commitment
Posted: 3/20/08
Explore the Bible Series for March 30
Renewing your commitment
• Genesis 34:30-31; 35:1-7, 9-15
First Baptist Church, Petersburg
The Bible is full of great stories. Some of these inspire us to stretch our faith while others teach us insights into the character of God or the nature of the Christian life. Still other Bible stories shock and perhaps even disgust modern readers and many wonder why such stories were included in the Bible.
03/20/2008 - By John Rutledge
