Wow...I am a republican/conservative, and during this presidential race...I wished more than ever for the Democratic party to give me someone to vote for'. I thought I was with Barrack, but this guy he has called a pastor for so many years is just NUTS.

Becky Hubbs, Omaha, USA

It's not up to Obama to change Rev. Wright, nor is he responsable for what Rev. Wright says. Most people have times when they don't agree with their Spiritual Leader, but they don't leave their Church. Do you feel responsable for what your spiritual leader says? I don't, and neither should Obama.

Sharon Rose, Empire, USA

Talk about shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted - Obama has been a loose canon from the start, still is - I dread a powerful nation in the hands of such a man - I would like my grandchildren and their grandchildren to have a decent world to live in.

Sal, Vancouver, Canada

If Obama could not change this Pastures view for twenty years, how he is going to change Washington in four years?

Victor , london, uk

Extremist?! He's only telling the truth...

Roland GP, London, UK

Obama has already stated that his pastors words are not his own. Pastors have large ego's and Rev Wright is no exception. He almost appears to be trying to bring about Obama's downfall.

Rowan, Oxford I think you need to do more research try googling the words John McCain and John Hagee.

leah , london,

Some of the comments made here lack any knowledge of what Rev Wright really said, and the context of his sermons. The main stream media are the ones who have turned this non issue into one. How many white preachers also say the same things? So it's okay for them and not for Jemeriah Wright?

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

This man is seriously hurting Obama's campaign for his own reasons and doesn't care what he does to others or how he makes others feel. I "Meet the Press" Sunday and I could see Obama was very upset by this. Obama should say what he feels about Wright and not bite his tongue like he has been doing

Constance, Austin, USA

The November election should have been a cake walk for Dems. First came the pathetic downfall of hipocrite Elliiott Spitzer who was their poster boy for cleaning up the "culture of corruption". Then the CIA invented AIDS. Republicans by this time should be languidly buffing their fingernails.

geoff, Miami, Florida

The Rev. Wright knows NOTHING of the black church, which does not even have its roots in America.

Ethiopians were the first converts to Christianity and they are Eastern Orthodox. So unless the good rev. was celebrating Pascha this last Sunday, he has no connection to the black church.

K. Tyson, Mobile, AL

Wright is promoting himself and his brand of black extremist power. Obama will suffer for his association with such a bigoted person. If Obama did not agree with Wright he could have left that church. There are many, many others that do not preach hate.

Nona, New York City, USA

" Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy." Black Liberation Theology on which Obama's 'church' states its teachings are based on its Vision Statement page. Obama, his 'minister' and the 'congregation' are racists and bigots.

Jim, london,

Is Wright that divisive a figure? What he says makes sense, and those voters who see any criticism of the US's frequently appalling behaviour as 'unpatriotic' are unlikely to be voting for Obama - or any kind of 'change' from the present regime - anyway.

Kate, Southampton, UK

The Times is just propagating the same soundbite fiasco by quoting his words at the end of this article outside of the context they were made in. If you did this for everyone, then we'll all be branded radicals. This is very poor journalism - and heading in the American Gutter Press direction!

Abdul Hassan, London, UK

There certainly is racism in the US! A white candidate whose preacher was found to be a member of the KKK would be out of the race instantly. A black candidate whose preacher is a black extremist not only stays in but gets to accuse his critics of racism. How is this fair?

Rowan, Oxford,

With difficult times ahead, America would be wise to choose a leader who is certain of his/her commitment to the country.

Obama has made it clear that he won't love America unless it changes. A sure-fire recipe for a disastrous relationship. He is unsuitable and should step out of the race.

Patrick Henry, Bristol,

Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, today and forever, the scriptures say. There is no black church or white church and remember this, by their fruits you shall know them. Let's see some good fruits come out of the so called black church instead of the heavy effects of sin. Love, joy, peace, etc.

Yank, Warrenton, Missouri

It is always easy to critisize than making suggestions for solving. But then the moment solutions are suggested one begins to critisize them and makes the subject more complicated by bringing in more reasons for not solving. What a fantastic situation. Are we at any time going to go forward

Raman Lakshmanan, Dortmund, Germany

I find it puzzling, not being a Christian, why in his sermons Mr. Wright refers to Christ as "black" wasn't he a Jew? Also, if he's suggesting that Christ belongs to blacks and not to Whites, then I'm further confused. I always thought that we all belonged to Christ rather than he to any particular.

Aslam Khan, Alameda , US

What Rev Wright utterred rings very much true. I live in Ralegh, NC and going to church on Sundays you would be "lucky" to see any .. whites worshipping the same God. Tis "easy in Eurrope and at THE TIMES: over there your have your heart on the left while your wallet is tucked on your right pocket

Danny, Raliegh, USA

The moderator might have prepared by listening to Rev. Wrights entire speech or the interview with Bill Moyers. Have we accepted that sound bites are legitimate news? Is this the road the free press is taking to free propaganda?

mary Fussell, Clinton, USA

It's interesting the Rev. Wright thinks that criticsm of him is an attack on the Black Church...but it is fine for him to criticize almost everyone he wishes to...

Henry, New York, USA

With respect for Rev. Wright's intelligence and commitment to his beliefs, many of us know all about the problems and shortcomings of the US. Maybe he should talk more about solutions rather than the problems and cultural differences that exist.

John, Florida, usa

Unlike the lady questioner at the Press Club I watched Wright's entire sermon, the Bill Moyers interview and the whole Press Club speech/Q&A. Each answer was direct, appropriate, and I agree with him. The press can't take being challenged & corrected? A white, former lifelong Republican for Obama.

Ernie Strauch, Sedona, USA

with Rev Jeremiah Wright as his friend what Obama still needs any enemies for?

maz hess, biel, switzerland

I don't think for one minute that statements Rev. Wright "God dame America" is the opinion of the presidential candidate. I've listened to the complete sermons by pastor wright and a lot of what he has to say i agree with.

Summer Simmons, baton rouge, usa