Comments on: Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology

By: ArchaicFuturist

ArchaicFuturist — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:34:38 +0000

The whole Wright scandal has left me absolutely disgusted, and even more pessimistic than usual about race in the US. Wright is spot-on correct in his analysis of race and power in America, and what happens? He and his church are crucified (yes, I really do intend that comparison) in the media, and right-wingers and the Clintons (not that those are really separate) twist his words in blatantly racist ways to attempt to derail Obama’s campaign. And Obama, of course, kisses Wright on the cheek before handing him over to the authorities…

Anyway, I found today’s Democracy Now! coverage of the affair quite interesting. It’s available in audio
and video.

By: Brian Hamilton

Brian Hamilton — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:30:14 +0000

Thanks for these links; this is phenomenal. The interview with Cone is the most wonderfully direct and succinct presentation of the basis of his theology I’ve heard–it’s a great one to use for introducing people to his thought, I think. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard the gospel preached like this on national radio!

By: Mark Nielsen

Mark Nielsen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:49:25 +0000

Yeah, no surprise the priest knew his stuff… radical Catholics (or just honest ones like Oscar Romero) were the founders of the liberation theology movement. I heard Gustavo Gutierrez speak a few years ago in Chicago. Quiet power & grace… not the fire and fury of Rev. Wright, but a steady, thoughtful and proud stance born of years of patient struggle.

I just learned of a tasty little Clinton & Wright connection this week. Gonna blog about it tomorrow after a bit more homework.