Non-Biased Social Issues, Politics, and Religion

So, one of my readers left me a comment yesterday about being, "So Controversial". Funny, I never saw my self that way. I think Michael Savage is controversial, Derek Webb is controversial, Brian Mclaren is Controversial. Oh, and I think it would be safe to say that JESUS was controversial...Sorry I had to. So, thanks Jon, I suppose I am honored. This is the way I see it; Some people were born to to go with the flow and just accept things the way they are. Others were born to say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done, even if it's painful for all of us. Controversy promotes discoarse, productive discoarse. This dialogue envokes emotion which leads to action. Hopefully postive action. Thus, controversy must be good. And I am sorry, but I can simply not stand around and keep my mouth shut while the pandemic of wrongdoing takes over. More and more people are catching stupidity (it's tends to be contagious) and this leads them to un-educated action. I guess what I am saying is; some people just need help. They need those controversial people to tell them how things really are. Because after all, isn't that what most controversy comes from, honesty. Yes the truth is controversial, so thank you again Jon, thanks for expressing your opinion as me being the deliverer of truth. I call em like I see em my friend, I am just a student of the facts.

Alright, I promised myself I would stay away from the JonBenet Ramsey case because it does not need to be talked about anymore than it already has. This is something I like to call beating a dead horse. However, something came to my mind the other night and I had to share it with the world. I am a little confused as to why this case is getting so much publicity. I mean, I guess I really know why, because our media will cling to whatever gives them ratings. But better said; why are we giving this case so much attention. I believe we are doing thousands of innocent children an injustice by watching or listening to any program (which is basically all) that is overplaying this case. Listen, what happened to Ramsey was a horrific, tragic occurrence. It saddens me deep to the center on my being. Furthermore, I hope whoever tortured and killed that innocent child is drug out in the street and..... well, you know. However, there are thousands upon thousands of pure innocent children that die everyday. Some from malnourishment in Africa. Some from child prostitution in Thailand and Cambodia. In parts of Asia, some are killed just for being born female. Not to mention the several children that are abandoned and abused everyday right here in America. Hence, I see the coverage of the JonBenet Ramsey case insane. Over the past ten years, she has been on the cover of every major magazine and newspaper in the country, twice. Meanwhile, other innocent children are abused and tortured and nobody does anything to help them, mainly because they are all sitting around their houses like bums getting their latest update on the JonBenet Ramsey case. Seriously, I sincerely hope this little girl’s killer is brought to justice. But next time your heart dies when you are reminded of what happened to her, remind yourself of what happens to the others every day. Let's not forget them and let's not let them remain nameless. God rest JonBenet, and God rest all the others too.

Alright, since no one else is sympathizing with Mel Gibson, I must. I mean, for Pete's sake, every radio station, news show and magazine say the same thing, "Mel is a drunken bigot". It seems as if some people want his movies burned, his name forgotten and for him to be locked away. If you think I am exaggerating, you obviously don't listen to talk radio. Now, I have a huge problem with many facets of this situation, and here they are. First of all, everyone seems to be focusing on Gibson's comments about the Jews, and ignoring his DUI infraction. Listen, and listen closely, because someone will probably misconstrue my following words. I am a theology student; one of my favorite areas of study is Jewish history. I believe the Jews are God's original chosen people, and I love Jewish culture and history. I have many Jewish friends whom I love and respect. I am even often envious of Messianic Jews; they have the best of both worlds. However, Mel Gibson, is just another man, what he said was not even that destructive, and he has freedom of speech. Don't get me wrong, it is sad he feels that way, I disagree with him, but in America he can think and say what he wants. Furthermore, this has become such a big issue, because many people have called him racist since he made 'Passion of the Christ', now those people have confirmation of their beliefs. Here is what I think; Mel made the Passion as true to the Bible as he possibly could. The fact of the matter is that 'The Passion' was very Biblically accurate. It was Jewish religious leaders that pioneered Jesus' death and it was Jews who committed most of the apostolic persecution. But that was a long time ago and I don't know any Christians who hold any malice towards Jews because they did what they thought was right in the eyes of God..... Over two thousand years ago! Moreover, I think Gibson was trying to make a good movie and at the time had not a drop of anti Semitism in his blood. However, members of the Orthodox Jewish community have been tormenting Mel since his acclaimed movie was released. I don't care who you are, if you took the same amount of pressure from any community that Mel has taken from Orthodox Jews, you would eventually snap as well, especially if you were drunk. I am only speculating, but I think it is very far fetched to say that Gibson is an anti-Semite. He blamed the Jews for his situation, he did say that he hated them and that he would unite with Islamo-Fascists to eradicate them, although that seems to be how everyone portrays what he said. I would not be surprised if he has some sober as well as drunken bitterness towards some Jews, that does not make him a bigot. I have some bitterness towards aspects of the Christian Community, but I still love my Christian brothers and sisters and the church. So, please, get over it, Gibson is not a bigot, just a drunk. His comments towards the Jewish community did not threaten anyone’s life, however, his intoxicated driving did. By drinking and driving he put his own life and the lives of others in danger. That is what the media should really be focusing on. But sadly, high profile celebrities drive intoxicated all the time, but hey, that what the stars do right, they party, so nobody seems to care. Everyone does care however, the moment anyone says anything about a minority group, except Christians. Now, I am not trying to play the victim, I realize that's just the way it is. Christian bashing seems to bother very few people now a days. Dan Brown claims Jesus had sex with Mary Magdalene, and everyone finds it provocative. Gibson blames the Jews for his problems, and everyone finds it disgusting. Even more so, had Gibson blamed the Mexican illegal immigrants, or heaven forbid the Gay community, he would have been shot already... Just something to think about. Discrimination and hatred are terrible things, and I believe God loves the Jews, the Christians, the Immigrants, the Gays, and everybody else. So, may you forgive Mel Gibson, and may he recover from alcoholism and live in peace with the Jewish Community.