Kathy Griffin's Remarks on Jesus--Non-Christians don't worry about this.

[3077India]

The Inaccuracy of Kathy Griffin's Remarks on Jesus <--(Click for Source Location)

Thursday , September 13, 2007
By Lauren Green

I just don't understand comedian Kathy Griffin. Please understand that I like her. She's been on the FOX News Channel quite a bit and for the brief times we've talked, I've found her to be funny and self-effacing.

So, it puzzled me at first, then angered me second, that she would accept an award and then insult a man who preached love and acceptance. Why would someone do that? William Donohue of the Catholic League was so angry that he used the “b” word to describe her (rhymes with rich).

In case you haven't yet heard, on Saturday night at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Kathy Griffin won a trophy for her show, "My Life on the D-List." Griffin is sort of the female Rodney Dangerfield. Her gimmick is that she's an entertainer who doesn't get a lot of respect. When she accepted her long-awaited award, she said: "A lot of people come up here and thank Jesus for this award. I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus."

Now I could have been mildly insulted at that and turned the other cheek, as the founder of Christianity taught. But then she went on to say "Suck it, Jesus. This award is my God now."

Needless to say, she offended me and millions of other Christians. I don't know what went through her mind and why she would think that was cutting edge or even funny. But first, I want to actually show you that, in fact, Kathy Griffin is wrong. Jesus had everything to do with her winning that award. And here's the reasoning.

Jesus died on a cross 2,000 years ago. His dying words were, "Forgive them Father for they know not what they do." He died and they buried him in a rock cut tomb. Three days later, as the Bible says, he rose from the dead. That day is what Christians celebrate as Easter.

After the resurrection, Christianity began to take off like wildfire, spreading from the Middle East northward to Europe and westward into Ethiopia. In 300 A.D. Emperor Constantine accepted Christianity and it beccame the religion of Europe. Rome soon became the seat of the faith. After several years of human failings, the church went through conflicts and quite a few unbiblical years — the crusades and the inquisition to name just two. Out of that came the Reformation — the reforming of the Church, sort of a back-to-basics Bible and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Out of the Reformation emerged a vision of law by Samuel Rutherford, called Lex is Rex, Law is King. From that, others devised a secular version that is used to help lay the foundation of government for a new land called America. Ninety-four percent of America's founding era documents mention the Bible; 34 percent quote the Bible directly. The idea of bringing unity to the universal is a particularly Biblical concept.

The freedoms we enjoy in this country to speak freely and to live freely are directly related to that man who died on a cross 2,000 years ago.

So, you see, Kathy Griffin, Jesus has everything to do with you winning that award. You live in a free country where your abilities can be recognized if you're willing to work hard enough. That's at least the dream of America. If you'd been born in many other parts of the world, your daily activity might involve seeking out a way to survive, or even trying to avoid persecution and death. Luxuries like pursuing a career in the entertainment industry would never have been realized; luxuries like being able to insult the founder of a religion of forgiveness and acceptance would not have been possible.

Kathy Griffin, just because you "can" say something, doesn't mean you "should." When you say "suck it, Jesus," you didn't just insult Christianity … you insulted the very reason you've prospered.

[jahhead88]

Outstanding.

[huey guns]

She will burn in more ways than one, for that remark.

[3077India]

She will burn in more ways than one, for that remark.

I thought Christians (I lump myself into that designation) were supposed to pray for their enemies? Of course I'm assuming you are one.

[ggyoung]

Yes we pray our enemies will soon be dead.

[3077India]

Yes we pray our enemies will soon be dead.

LMAO!

[jahhead88]

Isn't it amazing the double standard that exists? If someone criticizes Christians they are exercising their free speech, but if a Christian stands up and voices their opinion, they're often described as closed minded religious extremists.

[Achped]

I wonder what would happen if Mel Gibson told Allah to suck it when he got his countless awards for the Passion.

[sparkie]

A rough quote from the last book of the Bible,,,, If someone chooses to be filthy,,,Let them.

[DWG]

More disturbing than her cursing Jesus is her claim of a graven "idol" as her god! Men and Christians may forgive her but she has a MAJOR problem elsewhere!

[Kegler300]

I stopped listening right after her remark about Cesar Millan...The Dog Whisper...he was up for an award?

[Ron60]

Kathy Griffin has always been a kind of "wannabee celebrity"...She does these outrageous things for attention !!!

I always thought she was a buffoon !!

[FistFu68]

IF THIS 'HO HAD AS MANY DIC'S STICKEN OUTTA HER,AS SHE HAD STUCK IN HER;SHE'D LOOK LIKE A FRIGGING PORCUPINE

[crate78]

So, who's Kathy Griffin, and why should I give a rat's rump what she says?

I'll admit, the name is vaguely familiar. I assume she's a comedienne of some sort. I'm just not tuned into the current crop of boneheads who operate on the assumption that they can't possibly be funny without being crude, profane, obnoxious, and making frequent mention of bodily functions.

Red Skelton must be turning over in his grave. He could crack up a million people without ever saying anything he wouldn't say in front of a preacher.

crate

[jahhead88]

I just don't like how if you say things against Christianity, but if a Christian says something against them, oh boy, they're being hateful religious bigots. I'm a therapist by profession. I can't impose my spiritual beliefs on my clients, yet if I don't openly condone their beliefs such as agreeing 100% with homosexuality, than I'm a homophobe.

My point is that Kathy Griffin can run her mouth, but as if mentioned in a previous post Mel Gibson said something derogatory, the same people who condone Kathy Griffin's actions would be up in arms.

Oh well, that's another sad commentary on this society. I know one thing, if I had said what she said when I was at PI, and my senior drill instructor heard me, there would be hell to pay. It seems like nothing is sacred anymore.

Just my two cents.

Jahhead88