Someone needs to do an analysis of all of the prayers said at the Obama inaugural. The one by Jospeh Lowery is the most puzzling since he appears to be praising "blacks," "browns," and "reds," but not complimenting "yellows" and "whites". Why do yellows need to be "mellow" and doesn't the white vote for Obama mean that many of them have done "right?"
Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around -- (laughter) -- when yellow will be mellow -- (laughter) -- when the red man can get ahead, man -- (laughter) -- and when white will embrace what is right. Let all those who do justice and love mercy say amen.
NYT column on Rick Warren's prayer.
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