Category: Religion and Faith

Rev. Al Sharpton in Dallas April 6th, preaching at Frederick D. Haynes III 25th Pastoral Anniversary celebration

Rev. Al Sharpton in Dallas April 6th, preaching at Frederick D. Haynes III 25th Pastoral Anniversary celebration

On Sunday April 6, Rev. Al Sharpton will be minister of the hour to kick off the celebration of the 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. Dr. Haynes is commemorating his silver anniversary as Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church. The visit by Rev. Sharpton is part...

James Cone expounds on Black Liberation Theology

James Cone expounds on Black Liberation Theology

The Truth About Trinity United Church posted this excellent YouTube clip on their excellent website. This is a discussion with James Cone, one of the fathers of Black Liberation Theology.I’m not sure if most of you have the patience to stick with the 20 minute interview, but those of you...

Dean Snyder, pastor of Hillary Clinton’s former church, warns against using Jeremiah Wright to polarize the nation

Dean Snyder, pastor of Hillary Clinton’s former church, warns against using Jeremiah Wright to polarize the nation

I’d like to provide everyone with a statement issued by Dean J. Snyder, Senior Minister of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C.  Foundry is the church that the Clinton’s attend during their time in the White House.  It should be noted that Syder was not the pastor of Foundry...

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes NAACP bid finally makes DMN, Ragland column appears Wednesday

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes NAACP bid finally makes DMN, Ragland column appears Wednesday

James Ragland writes a column today regarding Dr. Federick D. Haynes and his candidacy for President of the national NAACP. See Ragland’s column titled Pastor sets his sights on making NAACP relevant. Here are a few points from Ragland’s column: Why would the senior pastor of a megachurch want to...

Dr. Jeremiah Wright’s God Damn America sermon in full context

Dr. Jeremiah Wright’s God Damn America sermon in full context

Abe, here’s the God Damn America sermon in its full context. I’m looking to hear some opinions. How can this be a racist sermon when Dr. Wright refers to Bill Clinton as an “intelligent friend?” God help us all. Spread this like wildfire.

Jeremiah Wright letter to the New York Times

Jeremiah Wright letter to the New York Times

I’m a little late with this and it was before the latest Fox lead blow up, but I thought you all deserved to see that this has been a calculated attack on Dr.Wright from the beginning. March 11, 2007 Jodi Kantor The New York Times 9 West 43rd Street New...

Roland Martin Blog hot with Obama/Wright opinions and info

Roland Martin Blog hot with Obama/Wright opinions and info

Check out this post  Anderson Cooper’s 360 blog.  It was written by Roland Martin who has some excellent (excellent) writing regarding the whole Rev. Jeremiah Wright flap. It’s a little more about the 9/11 sermon.    Make sure to visit Roland’s Blog where he asks Why didn’t Hannity blast Jack Kemp about his praise for Farrakhan? He also...

Jeremiah Wright 9/11 sermon in full context – what Fox News doesn’t want you to hear

Jeremiah Wright 9/11 sermon in full context – what Fox News doesn’t want you to hear

Take a few moment to listen to Dr. Jeremiah Wright’s now infamous sermon regarding 9/11 in its full context. Dr. Wright makes it clear he is quoting a white ambassador and that the words are not his own. He is merely commenting on something said by another. I’d like to...

NAACP Executive Board to consider Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III as organization’s next president

NAACP Executive Board to consider Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III as organization’s next president

Keeping with the Friendship-West theme, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III will be presented to the NAACP executive board in short order to take over as the group’s next president. The Philadelphia Inquirer broke the news a couple of weeks ago that Dr. Haynes was one of three finalists to fill...

WELCOME FRIENDSHIP-WEST MEMBERS!!!

WELCOME FRIENDSHIP-WEST MEMBERS!!!

I’d like to welcome the members of Friendship-West who may be visiting Dallas South for the first time.  This morning at the 10:45 service Dr. Haynes referenced the site as a blog to come voice your opinion about the Jeremiah Wright situation.  The post he was referencing is The Media...