http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/031808dnmettcuwright.3783a27.htmlBrite Divinity School in Fort Worth is sticking by a decision to honor Chicago pastor Jeremiah Wright despite controversy over his pulpit rhetoric and relationship to presidential candidate Barack Obama.
The school, at Texas Christian University, decided months ago to salute Dr. Wright at an event later this month for his long career in ministry. According to a statement posted Monday on its Web site, Brite affirmed its decision "after careful review" and "understanding the sincere concerns many have voiced in response to recent media reports."
"Contrary to media claims that Wright preaches racial hatred, church leaders who have observed his ministry describe him as a faithful preacher of the gospel who has ministered in a context radically different from that of many middle class Americans."
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The Web site statement emphasizes Dr. Wright's role in building Trinity from a tiny church to one of several thousand members, with numerous community service programs, as well as missions in Africa. The statement also noted that Brite sponsors Ministers Week at TCU.
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