I have been wondering when the greater United Church of Christ was going to weigh in on this. Obama has much to lose, but the denomination does not want to see its own reputation or membership damaged in the process.

They have written a feature article on their website in which they describe Trinity UCC as a "great gift to wider church family" and heap massive praise on the church. They praise Wright as well. Remember this is a predominantly white denomination. I would be interested to see some UCC representatives address the MSM and defend their support.

An excerpt:
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In the wake of misleading attacks on its mission and ministry, Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ is being lauded by United Church of Christ leaders across the nation for the integrity of its worship, the breadth of its community involvement and the depth of its commitment to social justice.

"Trinity United Church of Christ is a great gift to our wider church family and to its own community in Chicago," says UCC General Minister and President John H. Thomas. "At a time when it is being subjected to caricature and attack in the media, it is critical that all of us express our gratitude and support to this remarkable congregation, to Jeremiah A. Wright for his leadership over 36 years, and to Pastor Otis Moss III, as he assumes leadership at Trinity."

Thomas says he has been saddened by news reports that "present such a caricature of a congregation that been such a great blessing."

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Interesting.

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