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'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

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re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

The only fact that I get out of this is that you've never had anal sex.

Ok, Mighty Mouse.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Depends on your definition of "hiding". If someone uses their religion as an excuse to attack gays, they're hiding behind it as they take their pot shots much like they would a rock. Phil speaks as if he has no mind of his own but rather is simply a puppet of the words written in the Bible.

That's cowardly, IMO.

It's saying, "Homosexuals are evil sinners. But, that's not me saying it; it's the Bible."

You don't call that "hiding"?
Phil was just like you at one point early in this life...he didn't have clue about Jesus or what religion was about. The difference is he didn't go around spitting on it.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Phil was just like you at one point early in this life...he didn't have clue about Jesus or what religion was about. The difference is he didn't go around spitting on it.

Right. Because all you Jesus people know the one true God while the other 6 Billion people are simply lost. :roll:
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

No, I call it citing Biblical authority. And what you suggest is "puppetry" I call faithful paraphrasing of Scripture.

And, I call "scripture" uneducated nonsensical fairy tales from a bygone era. Quoting scripture as your source in an argument is ignorant. It's not like the Bible is the New England Journal of Medicine.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

What do you know about Robertson?

In college, he was a better quarterback than Bradshaw, and he shoots ducks without eating them.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

assuming A&E wasn't stupid enough to make them sign a no compete clause or that they did not retain rights.

I somehow suspect the lawyers weren't that careless on what amounts to routine business practices for a TV network.

non competes aren't worth the paper they are written on. I have fought two and won both times
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

He said the most loving thing anyone could say, and citing words of the Bible is acknowledging the authority of the living God. The alternative would be to say " I don't care, go to hell".
That is the difference between him and guys like Baldwin, who actually spew hatred for the sake of hating.
Thinking others will go to hell because they don't buy into your quaint little myths and superstitions is the epitome of arrogance.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

"“Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”"

What's offensive? In his religion, anyone who meets any of those criteria go to hell. I find that offensive. I don't think any of those (except maybe swindler and it would depend on the swindle) make you automatically an evil person.

He's also grouping people who happen to love someone of the same gender in with greedy, drunk, slandering swindlers. I disagree with that grouping and find it offensive.

then you are very easily offended and probably to fragile to function in society, i simply change the channel or turn the page
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Thinking others will go to hell because they don't buy into your quaint little myths and superstitions is the epitome of arrogance.

But isn't belittling someone else' faith just as arrogant?
 
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"“Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”"

What's offensive? In his religion, anyone who meets any of those criteria go to hell. I find that offensive. I don't think any of those (except maybe swindler and it would depend on the swindle) make you automatically an evil person.

He's also grouping people who happen to love someone of the same gender in with greedy, drunk, slandering swindlers. I disagree with that grouping and find it offensive.

And there you go, making the same mistake that the liberals writing the article, and those moaning about his answer say...

First off, "HE" did nothing of the sort. I assume you know how to read something in its entirety right? Robertson was speaking back and forth with the reporter on his views based on the bible, and his beliefs in the bible. Second, he was asked a question, and answered with nothing short of what is said in the bible. So, unless you are trying to say that he wrote the bible, you are way off base here.

Now, lastly, he did not "group" anyone in with anyone else, so far as what the bible considers a sin. See, there is no degree of what is worse in the bible, that is a man made construct, so to say that homosexuality is a sin, and so is adultery, or drunkenness, or promiscuity, is all the same in the eyes of the Lord. You find that offensive, that is your problem.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Thinking others will go to hell because they don't buy into your quaint little myths and superstitions is the epitome of arrogance.

No one is asking you to believe, or what your opinion on what their beliefs are either. They are free to believe anything they wish, as you are free not to.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

And there you go, making the same mistake that the liberals writing the article, and those moaning about his answer say...

First off, "HE" did nothing of the sort. I assume you know how to read something in its entirety right? Robertson was speaking back and forth with the reporter on his views based on the bible, and his beliefs in the bible. Second, he was asked a question, and answered with nothing short of what is said in the bible. So, unless you are trying to say that he wrote the bible, you are way off base here.

Now, lastly, he did not "group" anyone in with anyone else, so far as what the bible considers a sin. See, there is no degree of what is worse in the bible, that is a man made construct, so to say that homosexuality is a sin, and so is adultery, or drunkenness, or promiscuity, is all the same in the eyes of the Lord. You find that offensive, that is your problem.

If anything, he just grouped all of us, for none of us are without sin but in need of repentance. Its how I understand it. So there goes the entire hatin redneck debacle right out of the window.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

If anything, he just grouped all of us, for none of us are without sin but in need of repentance. Its how I understand it. So there goes the entire hatin redneck debacle right out of the window.

Indeed.
 
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But isn't belittling someone else' faith just as arrogant?
Maybe, but I don't hide behind Christ when I do it. I freely admit that I'm an asshole to religious zealots.

Taking another tack. How's these apples? Lets assume a homosexual believes all your Biblical nonsense. Is it not evil, actually doing violence onto him, to badger him over something intrinsic in him, a part of his being which he cannot change, saying it will send him to Hell? And, before you respond, that same Bible which casts homosexual acts as sin will also condemn you to hell for eating shellfish and a host of other things. But, yet, your arrogance lets you excuse violating those protocols while giving the Gays no quarter.

It's ridiculous. And, that is why I say Phil is a moron hiding behind his religion.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

No one is asking you to believe, or what your opinion on what their beliefs are either. They are free to believe anything they wish, as you are free not to.

Except when one of your spokesmen go on record condemning homosexuals to hell. DOr some reason that doesn't count. Correct?
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Except when one of your spokesmen go on record condemning homosexuals to hell. DOr some reason that doesn't count. Correct?

He doesn't condemn, he wishes all sinners would repent. Big difference.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

He doesn't condemn, he wishes all sinners would repent. Big difference.

If he said that, A&E would not have suspended him. Is being disingenuous part of your religion?
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Maybe, but I don't hide behind Christ when I do it. I freely admit that I'm an asshole to religious zealots.

Taking another tack. How's these apples? Lets assume a homosexual believes all your Biblical nonsense. Is it not evil, actually doing violence onto him, to badger him over something intrinsic in him, a part of his being which he cannot change, saying it will send him to Hell? And, before you respond, that same Bible which casts homosexual acts as sin will also condemn you to hell for eating shellfish and a host of other things. But, yet, your arrogance lets you excuse violating those protocols while giving the Gays no quarter.

It's ridiculous. And, that is why I say Phil is a moron hiding behind his religion.

A&E realizing their error in bending to a small percentage of whiners has already reinstated him
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

A&E realizing their error in bending to a small percentage of whiners has already reinstated him

There ya go,. Much ado about nothing. And, Christians whine about equal rights. If Phil was an Atheist spewing anti Christian venom, A&E would never have reinstated. Relish in the joys of being in the majority. And, quit your bellyaching.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Except when one of your spokesmen go on record condemning homosexuals to hell. DOr some reason that doesn't count. Correct?

Ok, I'll bite....Please show me that condemnation to hell....I missed it.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

There ya go,. Much ado about nothing. And, Christians whine about equal rights. If Phil was an Atheist spewing anti Christian venom, A&E would never have reinstated. Relish in the joys of being in the majority. And, quit your bellyaching.

I wasn't but was enjoying your shallow display
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Huh? The mainstream Right has not been able to shut up about the horror of society accepting Gays since at least 2004 when the first judge approved Same Sex Marriage.
Why should they shut-up about something they oppose?
That makes no sense.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

Why should they shut-up about something they oppose?
That makes no sense.

Why don't they have fits over people eating shellfish? When I see Christians picketing in front of Red Lobster with the same zeal they display when protesting Gays, then I will agree. But, until then, I call their protestation nothing but hate speech disguised as religion.
 
re: 'Duck Dynasty': A&E warned Phil Robertson about speaking out too much [W:1111]

A&E realizing their error in bending to a small percentage of whiners has already reinstated him

Not true.
A&E will air the programs that have already been shot and edited that have the asshole Phil Robertson in them.
No plans have been made to shoot any new shows with the asshole Phil Robertson and he remains on suspension.
 
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