Democrats Versus Bishop Jackson, Black Bigotry, and the Religious Right

Democrats Versus Bishop Jackson, Black Bigotry, and the Religious Right September 24, 2012

Raised in a Christian household, my political views were deeply influenced by my faith. This was a source of conflict for me as I faced controversial social issues during my transition into adulthood. Be that as it may, I’ve been a longtime supporter of Republican-aligned policies and some, but not all, center-right social, economic, and domestic political positions. This multidimensional identity, if you will, has further shaped my voter preferences over the years.

To put it plainly, I was agitated (but not surprised) when I watched the controversial video of Harvard-pedigreed Pentecostal bishop, Harry Jackson. Earlier this week, Jackson stood before his congregation during the “Pray for America” speech at Christian Broadcasting Network and declared that Black and Latino Christians should stop charging racism and join forces with the GOP. The reason, he declared, is because “Democrats ask Black and [Latino] Christians to violate their Bible.”
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