Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I'm surprised there's been no discussion about this commentator's comments on Fox News Sunday. I enjoyed Jon Stewart's take on the whole matter: <a href="http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-january-5-2010/the-temple-of-hume" target="_blank">http://www.thedailyshow.com/wa...-of-hume</a>
Originally Posted By mele Pretty sickening (and amazing), isn't it? How anyone would think Hume's behavior is acceptable or appropriate is beyond me.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Funny how a dead man is going to choose to save this one guy. I prefer the Islamic outlook - people have the right to make choices and determine what will happen to them. Then they will be judged upon death.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I was particularly appalled at Hume's characterization of the Buddhist faith.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sadly I cannot watch it (can only be viewed in the US). What else did the biggot say?
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy He basically said that Buddhism can't possibly be the proper outlet for Tiger Woods to receive peace and redemption and that his best course would be to accept Jesus Christ in his life if he wanted to be saved.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh dear, it's called faith for a reason. I am not sure of what the truth is, in fact my travels (heck, even just a trip to the British Museum) cause me to question whether there is one, and by the same token, so many things unite us, I cannot discount a higher level of divinity. But I am really sick of these Christians (not all, just the ones like Brit here) that feel they are superior, all because they happen to be born where Christianity is the dominant faith.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 The president of the Interfaith Alliance actually slammed Hume for this one. He said, and I agree, that he was offended by Hume's take on Chritianity because he made it seem as though Tiger should choose the faith that will get him forgiveness for actions the quickest. He also compared Hume's statement as encouraging comparison shopping for faith bargains. Hume also has clearly never studied Buddhism.
Originally Posted By fkurucz There are many Christians who feel that the Evangelical/Fundamentalist approach to salvation actually cheapens the concept of salvation. I am reminded of a remark I once heard (clearly tongue in cheek): If it were a crime to be a Christian in the USA it would be hard to convict many people, because many self professed Christians do not behave like Christians, making the gathering of evidence near impossible.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo lol, agreed fkurucz. That's why I said "these Christians" i.e. the fundamentalists. I know some awesome Christians (and non) that exemplify the teachings and values of Christ. Sadly I do not think Brit does. But at the risk of applying a judio/christian/islamic view, it is not our place to judge, right? ;-)
Originally Posted By fkurucz I think that an interesting difference between Fundivangelicals and the more historic churches is the emphasis on the individual vs. the communal relation of humanity with God. Catholics, Orthodox, Copts and other ancient churches see Jesus as the Savior of the World, whereas in Fundyland He is "my PERSONAL Savior".
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Scary thought. And all these moonbats that say he has a plan for them and will sort it out for them. Like the father of a prodical son, he must be disappointed.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy Because Fox News isn't supposed to be the 700 Club. Or maybe that's their latest angle?
Originally Posted By gadzuux I don't think this was premeditated on Hume's part, but it does play in nicely to fox's demographic. Still, it's a tasteless thing to say - essentially "my god's better than your god".
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Forget just exactly who would save Tiger Woods, the bigger issue is CAN Woods resurrect his image and career. Given what's occurred with him, I don't think even reasonable religious people believe any amount of prayer can help this guy. A mountain of mea culpas, behaving himself, and the passage of a LOT of time, MIGHT get back some of what he's lost. The Tiger Woods the world knew before Thanksgiving is dead and gone.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy Have you seen the upcoming Vanity Fair cover of Tiger with his shirt off? Talk about bad timing. That might be the nail in the coffin on his marketability.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Or perhaps he could take it in a whole new direction. Glof brings sexy back. Hole in one. Caught in the sand trap etc.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Saw it. Knowing Vanity Fair, they likely couldn't wait for it. Woods, hopefully anyway, probably not so much.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>the bigger issue is CAN Woods resurrect his image and career<< There seems to be no end to what sports fans will accept and move past. Woods' infidelity is small potatoes compared to some of the more serious cases of crimes and abuses wealthy athletes have engaged in. It won't be the same wholesome, positive public image of Tiger Woods ever again, but once he goes back to playing golf, everything else will be secondary. I mean, Michael Vick is back in the NFL, and any number of sports figures have had run ins with the law for violent crimes, and after awhile it's pretty much business as usual. We worship sports figures and offer them forgiveness all the time.
