U.S. President's Former Pastor Says 'Jesus Was a Palestinian'
Many theories have been said about Jesus' true identity, whether he was really a poor Galilean or not, but Rev. Jeremiah Wright has set the records straight: Jesus was a Palestinian.
During the "Justice or Else" rally held in Washington D.C. over the weekend, the former pastor of President Barack Obama and his family said "The original people, the Palestinians...and please remember Jesus was a Palestinian..."
The rally organized by Louis Farrakhan of Nation of Islam gathered a huge crowd that came to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, which first made history in 1995.
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20 years later, Rev. Wright said he is thankful that God has led him to talk "in behalf of Palestinian justice," noting that Europeans have for many years taken over the country that belongs only to Palestinians.
In his speech, the Reverend said the conflict going on in Palestine is implying that the world should step up to the plate and join hands with "our Palestinian brothers and sisters" who have been rendered unacceptable injustices for the past 20 and 21st centuries.
He also pointed out that Israel has been occupying Palestinian ground illegally and condemned Israelites for insisting that it was through God's authority that they take over the countries of other people surrounding them.
According to a report by The New York Times, majority of the people who attended the rally outside the steps of the capitol were black, while there were other races who joined in the cause of eliminating racial hostilities.
Farrakhan first led a throng of African-American people to the National Mall way back Oct. 16, 1995 wherein many prominent leaders from various sectors attended the rally to address the issue about economic and social problems that African-Americans are faced with.
Rev. Wright is known for being a huge supporter for organizations that advocate against racial discrimination, and according to The Christian Broadcasting Network, the president and his family have attended Wright's church for about 20 years.
