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August 25, 2011 

Raynard Jackson

With all the attention being focused on the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week, I have been pondering what he would have to say about the state of his legacy.  In the immortal words of Lionel Richie (former lead singer of the Commodores):

“I may be just a foolish dreamer but I don’t care

Cause I know my happiness is waiting out there somewhere

I'm searching for that silver lining

Horizons that I've never seen

Oh I'd like to take just a

June 16, 2011

Raynard Jackson

The church used to be the mirror that society looked into to see its reflection.  But, now the church has become the reflection that mirrors society.

Unfortunately, the church seems to have lost its way and can no longer be counted on to provide light in a dark world. 

Last month, embattled preacher Eddie Long made an out of court settlement of the sexual charges made against him by 4 teenage parishioners.  The settlement is reported to have been for $ 15 million (t