Reparations is a Spiritual Thing

Reverend Jeremiah Wright's comments are proving to be the best thing since sliced bread.

Why? Because look at the dialogue that has been forced to the forefront. People in the mainstream are now struggling with issues of race on the world stage, and the Nation is growing.

Reparations is a spiritual thing! And, I remember what Joseph said when he was reunited with his brothers, who had sold him into slavery: "what man intended for evil, God intends for good!"

Man intended the promotion of Reverend Jeremiah Wright's comments for evil. Those comments have existed for years. Now that Senator Obama is about to win the Democratic Primary, they mysteriously appear. "Things that make you go: hmmmm...."

But, we should not become upset about the way those comments came to prominence. Nor should we become upset about the way the media treated those comments. Likewise, we should not become upset by they way the media and pundits are struggling with the issue now that Senator Obama has made a speech.

Why? Because, reparations is a spiritual thing. And, as such this process must play out in the media. We will see the ugly depths to which racism still prevails in America and we will have to confront many issues that still remain unsettled. Because of this confrontation, we will have the opportunity to lay an foundation for healing. At least, that's my naive hope...indeed it is my prayer.

Why? Because, reparations is a spiritual thing. So, let's engage in that dialogue; don't shy away from that dialogue. Let's stand up as free men and let no one tell us with whom we should associate.

Come and Get Your Reparations!