DUI...WWJD?
Mel Gibson was arrested this morning in Malibu, California for suspicion of DUI. Yes, Driving under the Influence. Bail for Gibson was set at $5,000, in which he was arrested at 2:36AM, booked by 4:06AM and released at 9:45AM.
Here is the question...how will this affect the media's image of Mel Gibson? I mean, this is a member of Hollywood, however, he is not a member of the "Hollywood Left". He is one of the few actors/actresses who have taken the side of George W. Bush. If you remember, Gibson also came out with the emotional "Passion of the Christ". In the movie, if I am not mistaken, Gibson spent $25,000,000 of HIS own money for the film. Of course it was a huge hit at the box office drawing rave reviews from all movie critics alike.
I am curious to see how the media responds to this, to see if they begin "bashing" Gibson not for what he did but more so for his political beliefs in supporting the Bush Administration. While writing this though, the question comes to mind...did Gibson support the Bush administration in order to obtain more viewers of his movie? It makes sense in a way...the majority of Christians support Bush, he proclaims his admiration and he has a connection with any and all Christians supporting our Commander-in-Chief. If you remember, his movie cameout AFTER he announced his support of Bush.
posted by Diego @ 6:17 PM
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20 Comments:
Where to start? Mel Gibson is already a media icon. How this will affect his image is hard to say. I, like many others, already know that he is a Rightwing whack job.
It is ironic though that Mr. Conservative, I will make a movie about "Christ", has been arrested for a DUI.
This proves the point in that Christians are hypocritical. Do as I say, not as I Do.
The only bashing that will be done is of how hypocritical people are and can be. This is a prime example of hypocrisy at the very best.
The real question is not how the "Liberal" media will see him, but how other Christians will see him as well. Is this a case of the "Blind leading the Blind"?
Hey wait a minute, Ty. I know that people can make mistakes. We are all human, so let's not go off on Mel right now. I believe he has learned his lesson, in fact, as soon as this hit the media...he learned. Mel has done a lot of good, and I would not be too quick to judge a mistake that is obviously in the open, and well broadcase, to his horror. I was wondering when I first heard this hit the airwaves, if this was going to hurt his position in the eyes of so many so called christians who enjoyed the Passion of the Christ. I thoroughly was moved by this depiction of Christ, and am glad that Mel brought the true horror that Christ suffered to the awareness of all. Pray for Mel, if you feel he has embarassed you as a Republican right winger. To me, he has shown that even movie stars can make mistakes. There is nothing "liberal" or "conservative" in this message, but rather human error.
TYPO ^ (broadcast, instead of "broadcase"). Sorry, I do know correct English lol.
Isn't Mel a Catholic? True, Catholics are Christians -- but don't group Catholics into the same lot as all the fruity Christians out there.
As a Catholic its ok to partake in an alcoholic beverage -- it looks like he indulged too much for the blood alcohol of the State of California to be driving. There's a lot of Catholics out there that like to tie on a few now and then. What's hypocritical about that? Get your religions straight.
Anonymous you are right that it's ok to have a beer every now and then, but the Bible also says it is a sin to over indulge. "It looks like he indulged too much" is a sin according to the Bible whether he's Baptist, Methodist, 1st Assembly or yes...even Catholic.
Saying one thing and doing another is Hypocritical no matter how you look about it.
Mel did not prove that Christians are hypocritical; he proved that all Christians are human and well, they all make mistakes, ie sin. Christ and the Bible are perfect, but those of us who are Christians are not perfect. That's why we need Him. We are not to judge the church because of the actions of its members (whom we have already established are imperfect). The church was established on Christ's deity and instructions were specifically given to it (Titus, Timothy 1 & 2, Acts). We should "judge" a church according to its faithfulness to the gospel and God's commands. Yes, the behavior of its members does somewhat reflect the teachings of the church, but do not condemn all as "fruity Christians" because of the perverisions of the Word and disobedience by some.
I personally will still support Mel Gibson and see his movies.
Angel
God doesn't have time to talk with lunatic award-winning actors or fundamentalist christian wackos who make movies like 'the passion of the christ'. she's too busy weeping for humanity...
God doesn't have time to talk with lunatic award-winning actors or fundamentalist christian wackos who make movies like the passion of the christ. she's too busy weeping for humanity...
1.) God is male. "God saw everything that HE had made, and behold, it was very good..." Genesis 1:31.
2.) God has time for everyone--"lunatic award-winning actors", "fundamentalist Christian wackos who make movies like 'the passion of the Christ'", me, and you. (Although He no longer "talks to" people, which is what the original claim of "no time..." referred to. We may talk to Him and read his written Word, but he has not "spoken" through any of the Godhead since the time of the apostles.)
3.) He must indeed be weeping to see humanity shun Him and his Word.
Angel
Hey Ty, I guess you don't know a lot of Catholics. Eeek and you grouped Catholics with those other "Christian" religions. Catholics are not the same as those other religions.
Catholics for the most part don't read the bible (I'm not sure why -- I attended Catholic School for 12 years -- I remember only one time that we opened the BIBLE for a class assignment). Also Catholics are known for "indulging" in booze, bingo, fish frys, having large families, etc. To pin hypocrisy on Mel for this one just won't fly.
Like I said, Mel must have indulged too much for the State of California's blood alcohol level to be driving.
((Disclaimer: Of course, my claims made here are only made from my own perspective of my own Catholicism and that of "most" of the Catholics I've known over the years. There are exceptions.))
P.S. There was an episode of the Simpson's where they showed different groups in Heaven. I want to be in the Catholic Heaven not the Methodist, Baptist, Etc. heaven.
You are right, I did classify Catholics with the other religions because as a society that is how it is done. People do not say, "In our City we have your typical religion beliefs (Baptist, Methodist, 1st Assembly of God, etc.) and oh yeah, we have Catholics." If you grew up seeing it this way then you must live in a town that is backassward.
Though Catholics are known for "indulging" in alcohol according to the BIBLE, this is considered a sin. Remember, the Body is a Temple.
I actually haven't heard anyone even make any reference to his Christian beliefs and the DUI. They just reported what happened as matter of fact. Not until reading this did I hear any of those types of suggestions.
The reference was made simply because I questioned a "what if"...according to an article on the Drudge he was intoxicated and blaming Jews for pretty much everything.
Questioning has not come about yet, but just wait, it will not be long and the Liberal Media will try to demise the character of Mel Gibson as a Religious person.
Ok--I am a catholic...We do allow drinking, although for personal reasons I don't. But let me clear up--we do read the bible...my goodness three readings a mass and we have mass every day, plus the bible is quoted in sermons.
Whether Mel Gibson is catholic or not is beside the point. HE drank, he drove, he got a ticket, many many more have. The question was, how will the media play this?
Also, by the way, as a catholic, I consider myself Christian, in fact, our confession is similar to the baptist or pentacost going to the altar to ask forgiveness and be saved.
Not to start a religious war, but if you dn't understand the catholic faith, don't bash it. I read my bible everyday, attend mass as many times a week as I can, and ohhh my I think I pray too.
and by the way anonymous, the difference between a catholic and many "christians" from other religions is that catholics drink in public.
I agree with the above post about not wanting to start a "war" here about religion. I simply want to go to heaven and take as many people with me as possible. I don't think anyone would find fault in that.
If you are catholic and read your Bible, please read these verses (and the passages around them--never take a verse out of context. That is so dangerous, because then people can manipulate it and make it mean something totally different.):
1 Timothy 2:5
Matthew 23:9-10
There are many things that the catholics do right (communion each week, church service is for worship not entertainment). By reading these 2 passages though, catholics should have questions about why certain things are being done and how that may affect their personal salvation.
Please do not take this as a personal attack toward any church--read them even if you are not catholic! If anyone has questions after they read these passages, please post them and I will be glad to reply. As I said earlier, hope to see you in heaven!
Angel
About that Catholic thing...
It is the Catholic (means UNIVERSAL) Church that traces it roots back to Christ.
And all of our ancestors (that are Christian) were Catholic until Luther divided the church in 1517. From that split have sprung literally thousand of different groups calling themselves Christians.
My point is this... it really cracks me up when non-Catholics try to down Catholics without realizing their own religion came from the Catholic faith... and is just now functioning without the practices of the Universal Church.
So, allow me to point out a few things you probably didn't know..... (in the next post)
About that Catholic thing...
It is the Catholic (means UNIVERSAL) Church that traces it roots back to Christ.
And all of our ancestors (that are Christian) were Catholic until Luther divided the church in 1517. From that split have sprung literally thousand of different groups calling themselves Christians.
My point is this... it really cracks me up when non-Catholics try to down Catholics without realizing their own religion came from the Catholic faith... and is just now functioning without the practices of the Universal Church.
So, allow me to point out a few things you probably didn't know..... (in the next post)
Catholics on birth control: Everyone freaks out about this, but until the 1930's every Christian church believed just as the Catholics do today.
But, people don't remember that...
Alcohol.... one of Jesus' first miracles was turning water into wine. But, if you live in the Bible belt.... you think you're going to hell for smelling alcohol.
Communion... yes, the Catholic Mass climaxes with Communion. Based on the fact Jesus said,..."do this in memory of me"
As a Catholic I believe Jesus is truly present in the Mass, and communion is a very moving event.
Yes, Catholics do have Mass 7 days a week, and yes they do read the Bible.
As a matter of fact.... having mass 7 times a week allows the entire Bible to be read in church in 3 year cycles.
should I go on....
"God doesn't have time to talk with lunatic award-winning actors or fundamentalist christian wackos who make movies like 'the passion of the christ'. she's too busy weeping for humanity..." written by kronleo
God has time for everyone!!! Lunatic or fundamentalist of any kind FOR SURE. as for your comment of God being a SHE you are DEAD WRONG. Jesus sent HIS son to save us from sin. God came in the flesh to be among us.
OK, you have discussed the catholic/Catholic issue and the restoration movement that Luther was involved in, but has anyone read the two scripture references? How do they apply to catholicism or any other denomination?
Angel
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