The Rev. Joseph Lowery Tells It Like It Is

Posted by | January 20, 2009 21:55 | Filed under: Top Stories


Crooks and Liars dissects the difference between Rick Warren’s invocation and Lowery’s fiery homily.  Both suitable and relevant, but will the right wing go after Lowery for his words:


Help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors, when every man and every woman shall sit under his or her own vine and fig tree, and none shall be afraid; when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.

 

Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around — (laughter) — when yellow will be mellow — (laughter) — when the red man can get ahead, man — (laughter) — and when white will embrace what is right.

 

Let all those who do justice and love mercy say amen.

 

Joseph Lowery, at 87, still speaking truth to power.


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