Sharpton to black churches: Focus on poverty & education, not gay marriage!

[Bluebear]

INDIANAPOLIS - The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the Christian right Tuesday for focusing too much political discussion on abortion and same-sex marriage and said black churches must talk about fighting poverty, equal access to education and other social justice issues.

With comedian/activist Dick Gregory at his side, Sharpton also condemned Indiana's new voter ID law requiring people to present government-issued identification at the polls.

"We have been inundated in the faith community with bedroom sexual morality issues and not dealing with the broader moral issues of poverty, of injustice and of health care," Sharpton said at a news conference amid a two-day meeting of talks and revivals.

"We can no longer be misused by some in the Christian right that will not deal with the broader issue of injustice and fairness and inequity in our society," the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061031/ap_on_el_ge/sharpton_politics

[Greeby]

1. Just shows how far things have fallen

That Sharpton even NEEDS to say this

[Beelzebud]

2. I absolutely love Al Sharpton! :)

He's truly one of my favorite politicians. The man tells it like it is.

[durrrty libby]

4. Me too! I love the guy

I always look forward to hear what he has to say

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. amen!

[midnight]

6. I second that Amen.

[bobbie]

7. Another shout out from the amen corner

That is one smart and witty man. One of the best brains in the biz.

[AlamoDemoc]

5. Excellent message from Rev. Sharpton.....Hammer away, Reverend

[NMMNG]

8. rAmen

It's high time somebody said it.

[Bluebear]

11. rA.M. kick

[texpatriot2004]

9. Amen Rev. Sharpton, Amen nm

[bobbolink]

10. WE love you, Al!! What a voice, and a blessing we have in him!

:loveya: