Atlanta ROFTERS: To the followers of Rev. Jeremiah Wright

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

To the followers of Rev. Jeremiah Wright

If you imagine yourself to be an exile in America, a "stranger in a strange land", let me urge you to heed the words of the prophet Jeremiah.

"Seek the welfare of the city where I [the Lord] have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf: For in its welfare you will find your welfare."
(Jer. 29:7).

Anger will feast on your soul, reducing you to hate-wreathed bones, otherwise.

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