Anonymous
Interesting to note about religion. You have always been able to order and listen to Rev. Wright’s sermons for yourself, in their entirety. ABC News listened to dozens and dozens before they found the soundbites for release that so many found offensive.
We may be able to apply the same scrutiny to John McCain pastor, once he makes up his mind, which denomination, and which church he goes to.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/09/17/mccain_overall_faith_whats_important/
I imagine using such a fine tooth comb in any congregation could find offensive materials. On a local level, the lovely Mars Hill often falls into that category. Especially with some of their more anti-gay, anti-woman, pro-spanking infants sentiments. It made national news in fact, when Mark Driscol blamed the wife for Pastor Ted Haggard’s male prostitute, drug problem. If only she had taken better care of herself so her husband would have found her more appealing. Nice.
And guess what the conservative members of the church state on this forum in response to these controversies? “Mars Hills does so many wonderful things in the community and in our lives. We disagree with some of their teachings, but the overall message is biblically sound and we support that message.”
Interesting that the courtesy of selective approval doesn’t extend to other preachers.