Non-Biased Social Issues, Politics, and Religion

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.