Well, Kathy griffin is under fire for that comment about Jesus, and then I actually watched Sarah Silverman's DVD and she would explain the difference between Jews and Christians to her kid as "Mommy is one of God's chosen people, and Daddy believes Jesus is magic"
Is that really offensive? And why? I'm really interested to hear your opinions, and the best most thought out answer either way will get ten.
2007-09-15 10:02:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"A lot of people came up here to thank Jesus for this award. I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus. This award is my God now!"
That's what Kathy Griffin said, if you missed it.
2007-09-15 10:23:38 · update #1
I give comedians a free pass on pretty much everything, Race, politics, religion, until their comedy becomes more like smartas s opinion. When i heard about kathy griffins remarks i felt she was being very opinionated and mean spirited, but when i actually heard the audio i no longer felt that way, i felt she was attempting to bring levity to a heavy subject. Basically any comedian that rides the fence and slams both sides is ok by me. I've never even heard of Kathy Griffin, if i come to find she is a Christ hating atheist, i'll pray for her.
2007-09-15 10:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by troybuddy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I do find them offensive. But I don't take them to heart. The way I look at it, anywhere I turn, I'll find someone that pretty much 'hates' me as a Christian. Why? Because Jesus Himself said so. When you follow a belief system that sets pretty black and white standards on some things, and you don't waver on it, but culture does... you get labeled insinsitive, intolerant, bigoted... whatever. Well, ok, if that's what you think. So when comedians do their thing, I look at it as just a (mostly) subtle form of hatred of Christianity because Christians, for the most part, won't budge and give the world the green light on sin. We rain on their parade, so to speak. But again, the Bible warns me all over the place that I will be persecuted, hated, etc. So really, I take it in stride.
2007-09-15 10:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I watched Jesus is magic, and yeah I did find a lot of it pretty offensive, but Sarah Silverman prides herself on her being offensive. I just turn the TV off or change the channel.
2007-09-15 10:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by I'm Here 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The entire audience was shocked at what Kathy Griffin said when she received the award. She probably ended her career with her acceptance speech. It was absolutely horrendous.
I haven't heard of Sarah Silverman, but if what you quoted is something she said, I find it appalling.
2007-09-15 10:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I accept as true with you. faith has gotten a unfastened pass for lots too long... that's as though self-delusion and drooling stupidity are respected, as holy virtues. somebody who shares credit for 'popularity' with an invisible, imaginary pal is called humble. definitely, they might desire to be called stupid. I recommend a campaign wherein persons could be asked to declare some thing like this: "thank you... thank you... thank you very lots for this super honor. i could decide to thank the academy... and my friends and kinfolk... my manufacturers and the super team that works in the back of he scenes every day to make the tutor the super fulfillment that it has grow to be. And the followers. yet usually, i could decide to thank the teeth Fairy. The teeth Fairy has continuously responded my prayers... and without the teeth Fairy's love and divine education, none of this could have been conceivable. i await the subsequent existence, the place I assume to spend eternity interior the holy presence of the teeth Fairy's suited loving grace." .
2016-11-14 12:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by serpa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not offencive.
It just seems when someone needs a kick start in their career, they say something controversial so everyone talks about them.
Then the media just waits for them to "screw up" again and the news has a mini series.
It's all free publicity without talent.
Get A Grip
2007-09-15 10:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard the remarks by Kathy Griffin. I do find them offensive because they are irreverant towards GOD and JESUS. JESUS died for my sins. I cannot repay what HE did for me. However, I will not laugh at these things. They are NOT funny.
GOD bless
2007-09-15 10:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not really offended by that...
Any person who IS... Well, I think they're just choosing to be offended.
"Mommy is one of God's chosen people, and Daddy believes Jesus is magic"
But I'm sorry... Thats just not funny. Its not offensive or anything, or particularly disrespectful, but I just don't find it amusing... It makes very little sense....
2007-09-15 10:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by CanadianFundamentalist 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anything that distracts one from the true Spirit of Christ is offensive. This is the blasphemous practice (if one chooses to engage in this without repentance) of unbelief that will not be forgiven in this life or the life to come.
2007-09-15 10:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by C.Thomas.H. 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think they were in poor taste
However, as a Catholic, I think one of the Catholic groups lowered itself by playing the 'Victim Game'
That's beneath us
'Victimhood' is for losers
2007-09-15 10:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by Bill N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋