“A moral or theological appeal based on a white definition of morality or theology will serve as a detriment to our attainment of black freedom. The only option we blacks have is to fight in every way possible, so that we can create a definition of freedom based on our own history and culture. We must not expect white people to give us freedom. Freedom is not a gift, but a responsibility, and thus must be taken against the will of those who hold us in bondage.”                      James Cone  
        Reverend James Cone began the Black Liberation Theology at the same time he embraced the Black Power Movement.  In an effort to boost the then newly enacted desegregation order by the federal government Black Liberation Theology sprang up across the south.  It was, unfortunately, a necessary evil at the time with many whites still not adhering to the governments decree.  White churches, mainly in the south, still carried the mentality of the 1950’s within their walls. 
        Today, however, that is no longer the norm for most churches in the United States.  In fact, it would be unusual to hear a sermon preached on Sunday morning that included anything but forgiveness and love for all mankind, including or neighbors.  That is, unless you are a black person attending a church that preaches Black Liberation Theology.   From the select few that have made it to the airwaves within the past few weeks, it would seem that Black Liberation Theology is more about hate than love, more about slurring the white population with racist remarks than embracing a wholeness of community, and more about de-patriotism than patriotism. 
        There is no room for hypocrisy in any race.  Blacks cannot shout that they are being treated unfairly by racist white people when they themselves are propogating racist actions from, of all places, the sacred pulpit. 
        This truly is a time for change.  This is truly a time to stop keeping the black community down.  This is truly a time for the black community to stop keeping themselves down.  But who needs to pull the plank out of their eye?  How much does this retired black pastor make in one year?  Would he be considered  rich, black man keeping the poor black people in their place?  Sort of like the Saducees and Pharisees of Jesus time.