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Originally posted by delph998
Some of the panelist included: Cornell West, Susan L. Taylor, Vashti McKenzi (soror), Myrlie Evers-Williams, Alfred Harris (I think), Judge Mathis, and many more.
The major question that Tavis threw out there was what is the state of the black family. Many of the panelist responded by saying that there is a lack of CHRIST in the home, and the lack of FATHERS in the home, and the lack of DISCIPLINE in the home.
Judge Mathis made it pretty clear when he said that men need to MAN UP. He's sick of the brothas not working, hustling, having multiple children by multiple women, etc. It's time for them to become responsible, educated men.
Soror McKenzie said that women need to start babying the men. And that's true. Because there aren't fathers in the home, the mothers have a tendency of babying our sons and they end up expecting that from women.
Some people said that churches need to focus more on politics and economic empowerment. One panelist in particular said that preachers need to stop preaching four Sundays out the month, and start teaching two Sundays, and preach two Sundays. On the Sundays that you teach, teach about political matters and other variety of things. I'm sure you all know that I didn't agree with her.
Those are just a few things that were discussed. Comments please!
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I agree with all of the comments made, except using the church to teach political matters. I don't think there is anything wrong with the church sponsoring a "get out an vote" type rally or even holding a "'get to know the candidates" type function either. But
I do have a problem with using the pulpit as a Meet The Press roundtable. This is one of the problems that our church is facing today - using the pulpit for everything else except for its purpose.
You know, I can't remember who said this, but it went something to this effect: If you destroy the family, you will destroy the black man.
