What a Day! Michael Jackson Dies!!!!!

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Celebrities die in threes.

I sincerely wish that Michael Jackson wasn't the third one!

His, "Will You Be There" song from the movie, "Free Willy" is my all-time favorite Michael Jackson song.

I have tears for the loss of this musical genius-- his death is a loss to modern humanity!

No, I am not exagerating either.
Yes, I am taking his death hard.

He will be sorely missed!

I will miss MJ because he represents an era of my life. My own mortality is becoming more apparent as those that influenced me in different eras of my life are passing on.

My favorite MJ song: "Man in the Mirror"

I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On My
Favourite Winter Coat
This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind
I See The Kids In The Street,
With Not Enough To Eat
Who Am I, To Be Blind?
Pretending Not To See
Their Needs
A Summer's Disregard,
A Broken Bottle Top
And A One Man's Soul
They Follow Each Other On
The Wind Ya' Know
'Cause They Got Nowhere
To Go
That's Why I Want You To
Know

I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways
And No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change)
(Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,
Na Nah)

I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish
Kind Of Love
It's Time That I Realize
That There Are Some With No
Home, Not A Nickel To Loan
Could It Be Really Me,
Pretending That They're Not
Alone?

A Willow Deeply Scarred,
Somebody's Broken Heart
And A Washed-Out Dream
(Washed-Out Dream)
They Follow The Pattern Of
The Wind, Ya' See
Cause They Got No Place
To Be
That's Why I'm Starting With
Me
(Starting With Me!)

I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways
(Ooh!)
And No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make A Change)

I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror
(Ooh!)
I'm Asking Him To Change His
Ways
(Change His Ways-Ooh!)
And No Message Could've
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make That . . .
(Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make That . . .)
Change!

I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror,
(Man In The Mirror-Oh
Yeah!)
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways
(Better Change!)
No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
(If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place)
(Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make The Change)
(You Gotta Get It Right, While
You Got The Time)
('Cause When You Close Your
Heart)
You Can't Close Your . . .Your
Mind!
(Then You Close Your . . .
Mind!)
That Man, That Man, That
Man, That Man
With That Man In The Mirror
(Man In The Mirror, Oh Yeah!)
That Man, That Man, That Man
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways
(Better Change!)
You Know . . .That Man
No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make A Change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,
Na Nah
(Oh Yeah!)
Gonna Feel Real Good Now!
Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah!
Yeah Yeah!
Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,
Na Nah
(Ooooh . . .)
Oh No, No No . . .
I'm Gonna Make A Change
It's Gonna Feel Real Good!
Come On!
(Change . . .)
Just Lift Yourself
You Know
You've Got To Stop It.
Yourself!
(Yeah!-Make That Change!)
I've Got To Make That Change,
Today!
Hoo!
(Man In The Mirror)
You Got To
You Got To Not Let Yourself . . .
Brother . . .
Hoo!
(Yeah!-Make That Change!)
You Know-I've Got To Get
That Man, That Man . . .
(Man In The Mirror)
You've Got To
You've Got To Move! Come
On! Come On!
You Got To . . .
Stand Up! Stand Up!
Stand Up!
(Yeah-Make That Change)
Stand Up And Lift
Yourself, Now!
(Man In The Mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Aaow!
(Yeah-Make That Change)
Gonna Make That Change . . .
Come On!
(Man In The Mirror)
You Know It!
You Know It!
You Know It!
You Know . . .
(Change . . .)
Make That Change.

[jezebelslayer]

Originally Posted by TJJJ

I don't know anything about facebook so I cannot comment on that.

But in all fairness let's be real.

This man, MJ, was a perverse man who chose a lifestyle because he like it. Regardless of his musical talents it does not change the facts that he was effeminate, that he delved into witchcraft, he was a sexual deviant, that he was a pervert towards children, ... how much more must be said?

Am I sorry that someone died? Absolutley! There was nothing in his lifestyle lately that even hints that he had changed, the Bible says judge righteous judgment! It appears that MJ died in an unrepentive state and if that is the case I am saddened for THAT FACT and that fact alone!

I was not impressed with his crotch grabbing, perverted twisted lifestyle, his style of music, his child pursuing ways, at all! He was no better and no worse than Liberace! I mourn no more or no less than if my neighbor, who is a public nobody, dies unsaved!

If we are to mourn over this death let's keep it in context with Christianity and mourn for a lost soul, keeping in mind that he chose the lifestyle that he was in! His music was not conducive to Christianity, I mean, at least Elvis when he was alive sang at least a little Gospel to keep up some facades!

Excuse my ranting, dismiss it if you will, but let's keep this thing in proper context!

TJJJ

I just read your post and have not read any further comments. Did you personally know MJ? You are stating things as facts when in all possiblities you are just stating opinions and rumors. Do you have the authority to pass judgement on people? What do you mean by keeping this in "proper context"?

[KWSS1976]

I think I stated the same exact thing Jezebel imagine that some people think they got it all figured out.....LOL

[Tim Rutledge]

I wish he had found a true place of repentance but Thank God the pervert is dead and no more children will be abused. If he had had no talent, the last number of yrs. of his life would of been spent in prison.

[jdm05]

Originally Posted by jezebelslayer

I just read your post and have not read any further comments. Did you personally know MJ? You are stating things as facts when in all possiblities you are just stating opinions and rumors. Do you have the authority to pass judgement on people? What do you mean by keeping this in "proper context"?

That is my point. MJ was accused of so many things. The media bashed him, people made fun of him. Yes, in his older years he became weird. My thing is that if we have God in our hearts, how can anyone judge MJ? That is God's job. It really bothered me when friends from church were making jokes about MJ's face melting in hell and they laughed about it. I told them to remember he has family that is hurting. He has three kids who lost their father. How would they feel if their loved one died and people made jokes about them being in hell burning? I got no response. What I tried telling them that instead of bashing the poor guy, they should be praying for MJ's kids and family. I have read some people here say they could care less about his death. Well I guarantee that he has family and friends who care. No matter how way out there he was, he still was human. We do not know the hell he went through his whole life. Never having a "normal" childhood or life. Even though he was a 50 year old man, I think he had the heart and soul of a child. I am sure his life was a lonely one. And as Christian's we should be more compassionate. Everybody I'm sure knows the scripture about throwing stones. We can't do that but we can pray for comfort.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Celebrities die in threes.

I sincerely wish that Michael Jackson wasn't the third one!

His, "Will You Be There" song from the movie, "Free Willy" is my all-time favorite Michael Jackson song.

I have tears for the loss of this musical genius-- his death is a loss to modern humanity!

No, I am not exagerating either.
Yes, I am taking his death hard.

He will be sorely missed!

Wow, you really think humanity has had a great loss because of this musical ability? Not for any other reason? A sad loss for his family and friends, but I don't think he offered humanity anything other than he could sing and dance. God gave him a voice, and he worked hard at learning to dance. Nothing genius about him. IMO

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by warrior

Now Now, don't be like that. We have been hearing so much of FF long before she died. We had to watch her documentary. We had to see the reruns of the documentary. We heard about her everyday on Good Morning America, The Today Show,etc. FF really did have her moment in the spotlight. It is okay for MJ to have these moments. Even if you don't want to admit it, the world loved Michael Jackson.

I grew up with him in the 80s and I am sad to hear of his death. He was a man with issues but you can't deny his musical ability.

I grew up hearing him too. I can appreciate some of his stuff but his whole persona just does it for me. I have a hard time listening knowing he was such a strange one.

Besides FF was SOOOOOOOO much prettier than he ever would have been, white or black. =) (sorry couldn't resist)

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Yeah his music ability is undeniable... if you can get past the accompanying images of a him grabbing his own crotch on stage.

and how many other copycats do the same stupid move OVER AND OVER until you just want to vomit? Like they think is was some magnificant thing. It was things like that which made it hard to really like him. (even before all the other things started coming up)

[Barb]

I'll just say this about MJ...

The Jackson Five's earlier hits with Michael were my favorite I suppose, however, there is one of MJ's songs from the 80s that I have always loved.

He and Lionel Richie were asked to write a song for USA For Africa. The organizers contacted music and film 'stars', and they recorded We Are The World.

That recording and video taping sparked a thought in the mind of Lanny Wolfe, and he wrote Together We Can Make A Difference with the same premise, that of pooling the talented resources of the United Pentecostal Church.

I wish I could remember the verses...

Anyway, We Are The World has been floating through my mind since I heard the news.

Such a gift...if only it had been channeled for Kingdom sake...

[Mrs. LPW]

I wasn't aware you knew all the "Jesus Name people" that are on fb.

Originally Posted by jdm05

I snuck out of church with my cousin to watch MJ perform Billie Jean on Motown's 25th anniversary. We got in trouble but it was worth it.

I have a question about MJ's death. Do you think or know that he is in hell? I was on Facebook and could not believe how Jesus Name people could be so cruel and judgmental. We all know that MJ was a JW. On FB they were making jokes about MJ's face melting in hell and other cruel jokes. I felt offended for the family. I told them that they should not be judging him no matter what. He had his issues but the bottom line is that MJ did not have a normal life but was still was a human. Human's have feelings and that included MJ. I told them that it's really sad that for all those who know the truth, have the love of God in them could be so cruel. Instead of making jokes about his death, they should be praying for the family to find comfort. MJ's three kids no longer have a father. He was not a freak to them but "daddy." They came back at me qouting every scripture about being born of the water and spirit. I know them all that was not my point. My point was that they should not be so judgmental because I am sure there are some who were baptized Jesus Name in hell. They didn't get it. I realized that I was dealing with ignorant people. So glad I no longer go to that church.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Money brings out the weird in people. They think they are like gods.

But I am not bashing MJ just after his death. It was sad and I pray for the family.

There's a huge trend among the rich and the famous both. It may have something to do with Jesus saying it was easier for a camel to fit thru the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the kingdom.

I'm always saddened when I hear of a death. And it always causes me to think of eternity. The old song that says "only one life, so soon it will pass, only what's done for Christ will last"

Life is like a vapor. That's why my biggest concern in life is not how well educated I can get my children (though that IS a concern)... but how can I make sure I lead them in the Way.