It would be extremely difficult to be profound and inspiring and even controversial for hours on end every week of the year. A LOT of leeway needs to be given there.

but

These two sentences contrast sharply:

"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever . . . ."


"The government lied about inventing the HIV virus as a means of genocide against people of color."

That is one HELL of a sentence.

But we don't have to vote for that Wright guy. His words are not Obama's. That said, if I heard a Rabbi or minister say such a thing once, I would know then and there I was in the wrong place. Even if he was respected and connected.