Rev. Jeremiah Wright Surprises Chicago Church With Appearance
CHICAGO — Barack Obama’s former pastor, who canceled several public events following an uproar over his incendiary comments, surprised a Chicago congregation by attending an event to celebrate poet Maya Angelou’s birthday.
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright got a raucous standing ovation when he entered Saint Sabina church on the city’s South Side on Friday night, according to video from WBBM-TV. Members yelled “Hallelujah!” as Wright embraced the Rev. Michael Pfleger, Saint Sabina’s pastor.
The smiling Wright accepted an invitation to give the benediction at the Roman Catholic church but did not address the furor over his past sermons. He also sang “Happy Birthday” to Angelou, whose birthday is April 4.
Afterward, he went into an office off the pulpit to greet audience members.
Pfleger told the CBS station he invited Wright because he is a fan of Angelou, who was at the church for a speaking engagement.
“I wanted him to come tonight as a guest because he loves Dr. Angelou, and I wanted him to see the love of people for him,” Pfleger said. “And so when I asked him about coming, he said he’d be honored to come and it was a blessing for us to have him here.”
Obama has condemned remarks from Wright that denounced America for allegedly racist and genocidal acts. Videos of Wright’s remarks circulated on the Internet and on television.
Wright has not spoken publicly since the controversy over his sermons began. He recently scrapped plans to receive an award in Texas, and to speak at churches in Houston and Tampa, Fla.
Should it surprise me that this hateful man receives such a “celebrity” response when he appears?
This man (Wright), I will not call him Reverend, is a disgrace to ALL CHURCHS AND TO ALL RACES. His hatred is dangerous and evil. His sermons should be XRated so that children are not allowed to listen to his poison. Anybody that has to spew out vile like this in a public forum (especially behind a pulpit), has only one agenda, - to be an exibitionist and there are other distorted career paths that would fit him rather well to feel the need of his self-absorbent role. You really have to pity people like him but what is scary is that they can infiltrate there agenda into others and the very fact that he can be the spiritual advisor of a man that is running for president of the (UNITED & NOT THE BLACK STATES OF AMERICA) is a very malignant disease that can spread over into our government!!!! If Obama is hearing this poison on a regular bases and then is elected by the people to be one of the world’s major leaders, this cancer will then be in it’s very critical stages and the whole world is at danger. THIS IS NOT A MAN OF GOD, he is not a spiritual guru, he is not an intellectual advisor - he is (simply) a distraction and thrives in dissention. Common sense tells you that this much hate is destructive. History dictates it. Have we not had enough of these agents of destruction. THEY ARE THE TERRORIST WITHIN! The oxymoron here is that I have to be careful in this email not to offend but Wright had public & popular approval & received payment in doing so.
I hope the Cardinal Archbishop calls this priest in for a little chat about his choice of guests at his pulpit.
Greta, I would like to see you delve into the life of the G.D. Rev.(WRONG) Wright. Obama has had such a free ride during this political coverage it is time to find out how he really feels about America. I do not think he is the person to be elected to serve as President of these United States.
I will leave the Roman Catholic Church if this is acceptable. Rev Wright is a bigot and not welcome in my church.
There is a double standard that exists today. For a white person to have said what wright said that person would have been called a racist and thrown out to the wolves. Everyone should be held accountable for their actions. Reguardless of race, gender. I think that Rev wright is a person that is blessed and has a calling but sometimes our on demons, past experiences or lust for power blind us to gods word. Wright does have angry and resentment in his heart, and till he deals with that issue he will not be as effective and useful for gods plan as he could be. DONT LET CHAINS BIND YOU, BECAUSE IF YOU DO YOU NEVER WILL BE TRULY FREE.
I wonder where Rev. Wright has been. I’ll bet laying low in the Caribbean..maybe St. Thomas. The TUCC has a ministry called “The Caribbean Connection” to teach people about the cuisine, people, countries etc. It would be interesting to know if the church ownes resorts in the Caribbean. I wonder how many of the poor congregants have taken advantage of a Caribbean vacation. I’m getting the impression this TUCC is more of a business of Rev. Wright’s where he can hide assets and not pay taxes. Maybe the IRS will look at this.
Should Americans now denounce that Catholic church and denounce Maya Angelou because the members of this congregation and Maya Angelou are not guilty by association???
Good luck insulting Maya Angelou. She is one of America’s best writers and deserves the notoriety she has received…
What kind of American hero is this guy? Shouldn’t we all be coming together as one, and stop all this negative talk about other races. Deep down we all no his views no matter how he tries to skirt the issue. I wonder why his sermons never have any other races attending. Can’t we all just get a long?
Why anyone would invite this cretin into their church is beyond me. This guy has called upon God to damn America. He incites racial hatred. It’s amazing that Sen. Obama considers this fool to be his spiritual advisor. I think it speaks volumes about Obama’s character.