King’s remark, IN CONTEXT, doesn’t mean ignore color, but accept ALL color — not use it as the measure of a man. He longed for the day when color wouldn’t stop someone from voting, eating in a restaurant, using a bathroom, holding a job, getting an opportunity, or becoming president. There is indeed reason to celebrate - and many, many people can see it, including Pres. Bush (see closing comment in post).

This has nothing to do with people voting for Obama just because he's Black. I am amazed that anyone would even say such a thing. This is about people voting their consciences and preferences, despite any kind of fear they might have felt (as in years past) simply because of Obama's skin color. And THAT is what King was noting.

As for the phrases African-American/Black American, your view contradicts African-Americans/Black Americans who refer to themselves in such terms (not too mention the general public, news commentators, politicians, and the clergy).

Best Always,

R.A.

Even President George W. Bush seems to understand what so many "Christians" are for some reason failing to see......

"No matter how they cast their ballots, all Americans can be proud of the history that was made yesterday. Across the country, citizens voted in large numbers. They showed a watching world the vitality of America's democracy, and the strides we have made toward a more perfect union. They chose a President whose journey represents a triumph of the American story -- a testament to hard work, optimism, and faith in the enduring promise of our nation. Many of our citizens thought they would never live to see that day. This moment is especially uplifting for a generation of Americans who witnessed the struggle for civil rights with their own eyes -- and four decades later see a dream fulfilled"

(President George W. Bush, November 5, 2008).

Dr. M. L. King prayed for the day when a man was judged by the content of his character, not the color of his skin. However the celebration of this day because of Obama's skin color shows we are still very far from that day.

To say a black president is an historical event is a racist statement. Those who voted for Obama simply because he was black were casting racist votes. To say a man is a black American or an African-American are racist labels.

Indeed, as you say, the Bible teaches us that there is no such thing as race; we are all one people under God. When will we drop the pretension that there are races? I fear as long as it is politically expedient to exploit it, and Obama has a keen understanding of political expediency. I did not vote for Obama, although I would have gladly voted for Michael Steele or Allen Keyes. But I would have done so because of the content of their characters.

Pray that God grants Barack Obama repentance. Pray that God regenerates Obama's heart of stone, opens his eyes, to see the blood of the "millions of babies" being murdered daily

“I went and looked back at the Constitution, and the first sentence talks of our desire to form ‘a more perfect union.’ We haven’t done that, but we’re still striving. And I think only the least gracious among us—no matter what your political philosophy—only the least gracious wouldn’t say that this is a watershed moment for America” (Gloria Borger, contributing editor and columnist for US News and World Report and a Senior Political Analyst at CNN, Nov. 4, 2008, CNN News Election Coverage).

1. I agree with Borger's above remark, most passionately.
2. I didn't "suggest" anywhere that "people who did not vote for Obama did so because of racism." That's such an absurd charge that I have no additional comment for you.
3. You clearly didn't read the post, nor do you care to, it seems.
4. What is "a disgrace" is your response, IMHO. There is good to be found here.
5. With a heart that is grieved, I wish you peace, and pray that God will redirect your thoughts and spirit.

Richard Abanes

You are correct in stating the history has been made, but one that we will live to regret. To suggest that people who did not vote for Obama did so because of racism is unjustified. I did not vote for him. Not because of his color but because I strongly disagree with him and his political agenda, including his strong abortion views, his plans on forcing hard working American to "share their wealth," and a host of other policies I consider anything but American. He will appoint justices who will make laws in this land that will strip Americans of their constitutional rights. To encourage Christians to embrace this man is a disgrace. I will not stand and say to my children that I was part of history. It is a day of great shame. How Christians could vote for this man absolutely boggles my mind as does the articles I have read on this site. Do some research so you may know what you writing about. YOu evidently are not aware of how dangerous this man is: extremely dangerous!