Controversial Rev. Rick Warren to Speak at King Memorial Service

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http://www.atlantaprogressivenews.com/news/0416.html


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The service is scheduled for January 19, 2009, at 10am, at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and is included in the official program of the ten-day King Center’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration which begins on January 10.

Local homosexual activist Darlene Hudson says she learned the news when contacted by APN and expects there will be protests.

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Warren’s upcoming speech in Atlanta was first noted on Blog for Democracy.

"My mind is confused about how Rev. Rick will talk about Dr. King's legacy of equal rights and then still preach about who is excluded from God's love," blogger Bernita Smith wrote.

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BRIEF BACKGROUND ON KING DAY EVENTS

It is ironic that in fact, the first King memorial march, which took place in Memphis, Tennessee, the day after King was assassinated, was co-organized by his friend and advisor, Bayard Rustin, who was openly homosexual.

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Yet, he did not receive much credit for his work because opponents of the CRM used Rustin’s sexuality as a wedge issue to distance Rustin’s colleagues from him.

For example, former US Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., once told the media there were “immoral forces” within the CRM, presumably referring to Rustin. King at one point distanced himself from Rustin in order to work with Powell on legislation.
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[marylanddem]

1. When does this dipshit get out of our faces?

[xchrom]

2. it's gonna be awhile -- he's been given a huge PR jumpstart. nt

[Mari333]

3. oh , another moment ruined by hate.

its a sad day when the little fascists are invited to a civil rights memorial. this is like bizarro world.
whats even sadder is that he was invited. i just lost respect for whomever runs the mlk service.

[AlCzervik]

4. oh yeah, Warren is my go to guy on civil right.

not.