Here’s a little something to chew on: have you ever noticed how politicians, especially the Democrats, have a peculiar affinity for black churches right around election time? It seems like every four years, these high-profile folks get a divine calling to step into a church where the choir is belting out hymns and the congregation is bursting with hope — mostly for a better candidate! Take Vice President Kamala Harris, for instance. She sauntered into a black church recently, and it felt less like a holy visit and more like a last-ditch effort to lure in those precious votes. It’s like clockwork!
Now, let’s be honest. Before the political circus began, did you ever catch wind of Kamala making regular visits to any church, let alone a predominantly black one? Nah. But here she is, basking in the glow of prayer and gospel music, all while trying to convince everyone she’s the best choice to represent their interests. The irony could make you chuckle if it weren’t so predictable! The people in the pews have to be wondering if they’re getting Tony Robbins or a politician pretending to connect with their deepest spiritual needs!
And let’s not overlook the actual ceremony that went down. The pastor praying over Harris with such fervor, you’d think they were asking for a miracle, not an endorsement. He seemed to think that any black man who didn’t support her must have a screw loose. It’s almost as if he forgot that, in America, voting isn’t mandatory at a church service — whether it’s black, white, or polka-dotted! But hey, when the choir’s singing and folks are feeling high on the spirit, who can blame them for giving her the ol’ prayer treatment?
The larger question here, though, is why the whole congregation seems to renew their faith every election cycle. They keep giving politicians free passes on their past missteps, all for the promise of a better tomorrow that never seems to come. How often do we see these same leaders walking away, content as larks because they secured the votes, while the community gets left holding the bag time and time again? It’s almost like they’re practicing a form of political patronage where genuine concern and connection take a back seat to campaign logistics.
So what’s the takeaway from these holy visits by politicians? Maybe it’s time for the communities to realize that their votes are powerful, and they don’t need to lend them out so freely to people who wouldn’t look twice at them otherwise. Yes, it’s great to support someone who looks like you, but beefing up that critical thinking can go a long way too! It’s about holding folks accountable and demanding that they earn that vote — not just during election season but every single day they’re in office. Because if the only time they show up is when they need something, well, that’s not representation; that’s just bad dating advice!
In the end, Harris may have left that church with more blessings and a renewed sense of purpose, but the real question is whether the congregation will realize that they deserve more than just desperate visits to gain votes. Here’s hoping the community finds the wisdom to see through the antics and starts to hold their political candidates accountable beyond the pulpit!
