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I know this is old news, but I wanted to share Jonathan Falwell's take on the matter:
“Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
This was a question Jesus posed to His disciples in the sixteenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel.
Peter answered Jesus’ query with a statement that has echoed through the passages of time: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God!”
Today, in our increasingly secular culture, I often wonder how many people have any idea that this is who Jesus was. We are seeing the character of Jesus increasingly smeared by the so-called mainstream.
In fact, a few days ago, ESPN anchor Dana Jacobson issued one of the most troubling statements about Jesus that I’ve ever seen.
During a January 11 celebrity roast in Atlantic City, Ms. Jacobson let loose with an outburst that literally sent chills down my spine when I read a transcript of her remarks. Decorum prevents me from recording what she said, but it related to the F-word being applied to Jesus. (It is one of the few words that cannot be used on broadcast television these days, although actress Diane Keaton used it on a live broadcast of ABC’s “Good Morning America” just a few days ago, this time not in reference to Jesus.)
ESPN responded: “Ms. Jacobson’s inappropriate comments were delivered in the context of Notre Dame football and its ‘Touchdown Jesus’ icon. They were wrong and inexcusable and she was suspended from her duties. Her uncharacteristic behavior was not aimed at a particular religious faith. They took place at an adult-only roast that was not aired on any ESPN outlet.”
So her statement was not aimed at a particular faith?
Fine. Her vulgar speech was simply aimed at the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Ms. Jacobson also gave a limp apology for her Jesus-bashing eruption, but apologized only about “remarks about Notre Dame” which she called “foolish and insensitive.”
A few months ago, a glut of similar apologies didn’t seem to help Don Imus when he said some pretty ugly things about the Rutgers basketball team last year. And he was fired.
Apparently, when it comes to perverse statements about Jesus Christ, a slap on the wrist is appropriate action.
This episode reminds me of a couple of years ago when Comedy Central’s “South Park” animated series featured an episode wherein Jesus was depicted in a terribly demeaning way. However, in that same episode, when the series creators also attempted to show the image of Mohammed, the cable network instead edited the screen with this message: “Comedy Central has refused to broadcast an image of Mohammed on their network.”
The utter hypocrisy of the mainstream media was depicted by that episode.
Make a joke of Jesus?
Sure, that’s ok.
Poke fun at another historic religious figure?
No way.
Comedian Kathy Griffin, appearing on the Emmy Awards last year, also stated that Jesus could “suck it,” as she responded to those who thank Him during acceptance speeches.
Donald Wildmon, founder and chairman of the American Family Association, noted further duplicity by pointing out that ABC fired actor Isaiah Washington, star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” when he referred to another cast member as a “***.”
It is readily apparent that there is no level playing field for Christians within the so-called mainstream media.
Christians have become the pariahs of the mainstream and our Savior — the Son of the living God who laid down His precious life for all mankind — has become fair game for the vilest of commentary.
Galatians 6:7: “Be not deceived: God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
“Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
This was a question Jesus posed to His disciples in the sixteenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel.
Peter answered Jesus’ query with a statement that has echoed through the passages of time: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God!”
Today, in our increasingly secular culture, I often wonder how many people have any idea that this is who Jesus was. We are seeing the character of Jesus increasingly smeared by the so-called mainstream.
In fact, a few days ago, ESPN anchor Dana Jacobson issued one of the most troubling statements about Jesus that I’ve ever seen.
During a January 11 celebrity roast in Atlantic City, Ms. Jacobson let loose with an outburst that literally sent chills down my spine when I read a transcript of her remarks. Decorum prevents me from recording what she said, but it related to the F-word being applied to Jesus. (It is one of the few words that cannot be used on broadcast television these days, although actress Diane Keaton used it on a live broadcast of ABC’s “Good Morning America” just a few days ago, this time not in reference to Jesus.)
ESPN responded: “Ms. Jacobson’s inappropriate comments were delivered in the context of Notre Dame football and its ‘Touchdown Jesus’ icon. They were wrong and inexcusable and she was suspended from her duties. Her uncharacteristic behavior was not aimed at a particular religious faith. They took place at an adult-only roast that was not aired on any ESPN outlet.”
So her statement was not aimed at a particular faith?
Fine. Her vulgar speech was simply aimed at the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Ms. Jacobson also gave a limp apology for her Jesus-bashing eruption, but apologized only about “remarks about Notre Dame” which she called “foolish and insensitive.”
A few months ago, a glut of similar apologies didn’t seem to help Don Imus when he said some pretty ugly things about the Rutgers basketball team last year. And he was fired.
Apparently, when it comes to perverse statements about Jesus Christ, a slap on the wrist is appropriate action.
This episode reminds me of a couple of years ago when Comedy Central’s “South Park” animated series featured an episode wherein Jesus was depicted in a terribly demeaning way. However, in that same episode, when the series creators also attempted to show the image of Mohammed, the cable network instead edited the screen with this message: “Comedy Central has refused to broadcast an image of Mohammed on their network.”
The utter hypocrisy of the mainstream media was depicted by that episode.
Make a joke of Jesus?
Sure, that’s ok.
Poke fun at another historic religious figure?
No way.
Comedian Kathy Griffin, appearing on the Emmy Awards last year, also stated that Jesus could “suck it,” as she responded to those who thank Him during acceptance speeches.
Donald Wildmon, founder and chairman of the American Family Association, noted further duplicity by pointing out that ABC fired actor Isaiah Washington, star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” when he referred to another cast member as a “***.”
It is readily apparent that there is no level playing field for Christians within the so-called mainstream media.
Christians have become the pariahs of the mainstream and our Savior — the Son of the living God who laid down His precious life for all mankind — has become fair game for the vilest of commentary.
Galatians 6:7: “Be not deceived: God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
Isn't he Jerry Falwell's son? 
