"I think we have taken Dr. Wright out of context............."

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, presidential candidate Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, has canceled plans to speak at three services at a Houston church on Sunday, the church's pastor said.

The Rev. Marcus Cosby, pastor at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, told Houston television station KTRK and the Houston Chronicle that safety concerns had prompted Wright's decision.

Cosby told the Chronicle that Wright cited three reasons for canceling: "the safety of the institution to which he has been invited; the safety of his family, which has been placed in harm's way; and for his own safety."

 

Odd.

I don't recall Jesus Christ canceling appearances because of "safety concerns." I encourage the <ahem> "Reverand" to draw on his faith. Surely a man schooled in Christian Theology would know GOD will protect him while he is doing GOD'S work.

Has the good <ahem> "Reverand" forgotten the stories of Daniel in the Lions Den? David And Goliath?

Now..............Reverand Cosby thinks "we have taken Dr. Wright out of context with sound bites".

Personally, I was prepared to go and hear him speak...............in person...........in context..............to learn for myself just what he was all about.

• Do you think I would have been welcomed as a fellow Christian, seeking a greater understanding of the Lord?
• Do you think I would have even been seated in the congregation?
• Do you think I should be concerned for my safety?