Fire and brimstone

Without getting into a huge discussion about it, I've found that traditionally, the loudest members of the clergy typically have more rhetoric and condemnation to spew than actual wisdom. I don't disagree that most of our leaders (religious and not) act this way, but I've always expected more from the religious institution—and I've almost always been very disappointed.

That said, I heard a great interview that Rev. Eddie Thompson gave to All Things Considered about the race tension in Jena, LA. It's filled with thoughtful commentary and puts the whole mess into perspective. Worth a listen.