My Pastor
From Obama’s speech:
I have already condemned, in unequivocal terms, the statements of Reverend Wright that have caused such controversy. For some, nagging questions remain. Did I know him to be an occasionally fierce critic of American domestic and foreign policy? Of course. Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes. Did I strongly disagree with many of his political views? Absolutely – just as I’m sure many of you have heard remarks from your pastors, priests, or rabbis with which you strongly disagreed.
Actually, Senator — no. My pastor loves his country, prays for its leadership and preservation, and served in the U.S. military during Vietnam. He has never called for God’s damnation to fall on the country. He has never called any president, Republican or Democrat, a “C student sitting the White House”. He votes. He encourages his congregation to get involved in the process, regardless of party affiliation … I could go on, but I digress.
If you want to make excuses for your pastor, that’s fine, Senator. Just don’t drag mine down in the process.
3 Responses to “My Pastor”
By nedwilliams on Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
Excellent points, Wes, and ditto for my pastors. I’m kind of thinking that the Left has for too long “projected” how they do religion on folks like me. Politics almost NEVER are discussed at my church.