Letter to Editor addressing Rev. Jeremiah Wright; sent May 7, 2019

Recently a letter-writer made reference to Rev. Jeremiah Wright wanting a division of the races. This is untrue. Rev. Wright was a progressive U.C.C. pastor who advocated for justice and accountability. He often held up a mirror to America's past, which proved to be uncomfortable for some people. Yes, his preaching influenced President Obama, but not to incite hate, but to find ways to build bridges. As a U.C.C. pastor, Rev. Wright used biblical language and precedent to prophetically call people to own up to what was not working, and to move us forward into who we, as a nation, are truly meant to be. I sense that people hated Rev. Wright not for what he said, but because what he said was often true.

Sincerely, Rev. George Miller, Emmanuel UCC, Sebring , FL