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Praxeas 04-30-2013 03:09 PM
Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
So..I love NBA Basketball and I was watching as the News "broke" regarding a basketball player admitting publicly he is gay.

I didn't have the same fascination as others. My first thoughts were "so?"...I mean what's the big deal? Haven't we always assumed the NBA has gay players? We also know there are adulterers, drug users and hey they've and some nuts who run into the stands and beat up fans.

My second thought was...yeah? Why does it need to be "exposed"? Do heterosexuals come out and let everyone know they are straight? Of course not so yes I do see this as part of the "agenda" to normalize an aberration. No I did not need to know nor did I care..

Collins came out as a 34 year old gay center...he is also not that great a player and probably won't see many more NBA days, unless some team wants an openly gay man as a novelty or political statement but the fact is he is old and not that good. 34 for most is getting near the end of their career.

Barkley. I respect this man despite our differences politically or religiously but he came out in support of this man and other gays as well as gay marriage but also came out in support of people like me who don't agree with the gay lifestyle.

that leads me to Broussard..another ESPN commentator who flat out on the air confessed he is a Christian and not only disagrees with the gay lifestyle and gay marriage but also addressed how other NBA stars engage in adultery. Well ESPN is sort of backpeddling now to distance itself from Broussard but they can't backpeddle from what Barkley (another ESPN personality) said. He specifically defended Broussard's rights to disagree.

How come it can't be like that across the board? Thumbs up to Broussard and Barkley.

odooley6985 04-30-2013 03:17 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 1246852)
So..I love NBA Basketball and I was watching as the News "broke" regarding a basketball player admitting publicly he is gay.

I didn't have the same fascination as others. My first thoughts were "so?"...I mean what's the big deal? Haven't we always assumed the NBA has gay players? We also know there are adulterers, drug users and hey they've and some nuts who run into the stands and beat up fans.

My second thought was...yeah? Why does it need to be "exposed"? Do heterosexuals come out and let everyone know they are straight? Of course not so yes I do see this as part of the "agenda" to normalize an aberration. No I did not need to know nor did I care..

Collins came out as a 34 year old gay center...he is also not that great a player and probably won't see many more NBA days, unless some team wants an openly gay man as a novelty or political statement but the fact is he is old and not that good. 34 for most is getting near the end of their career.

Barkley. I respect this man despite our differences politically or religiously but he came out in support of this man and other gays as well as gay marriage but also came out in support of people like me who don't agree with the gay lifestyle.

that leads me to Broussard..another ESPN commentator who flat out on the air confessed he is a Christian and not only disagrees with the gay lifestyle and gay marriage but also addressed how other NBA stars engage in adultery. Well ESPN is sort of backpeddling now to distance itself from Broussard but they can't backpeddle from what Barkley (another ESPN personality) said. He specifically defended Broussard's rights to disagree.

How come it can't be like that across the board? Thumbs up to Broussard and Barkley.
I think we can agree and disagree. I just hate how people call others bigots if they dont agree with their lifestyle.

Precis 04-30-2013 08:32 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Its not being a bigot or racist to put down the acts or life style of people that are "glbt"!!!!
Your god would not uphold their actions.
He would not watch them play a game.
He would not tell them to live any way they wish.
God would tell you that if you support or condone their in any way to emply their life style is ok then you are one yourself. Read romans chapters 1 and 2.
Apostolics make me sick with their bouble standards.
It is ok to say it is wrong but it is ok to promote it as long as i do not have to make a stand against it.
You oneness set rules for others that stating they are living wrong and then praise them for standing and telling every person about it and say what respect you have for them for making their statement.
You are a foolish person and live contrary to the very scripture you state you live by.
Whatever god states is wrong is wrong and we better not support it.

RandyWayne 04-30-2013 09:11 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Precis (Post 1246965)
Its not being a bigot or racist to put down the acts or life style of people that are "glbt"!!!!
Your god would not uphold their actions.
He would not watch them play a game.
He would not tell them to live any way they wish.
God would tell you that if you support or condone their in any way to emply their life style is ok then you are one yourself. Read romans chapters 1 and 2.
Apostolics make me sick with their bouble standards.
It is ok to say it is wrong but it is ok to promote it as long as i do not have to make a stand against it.
You oneness set rules for others that stating they are living wrong and then praise them for standing and telling every person about it and say what respect you have for them for making their statement.
You are a foolish person and live contrary to the very scripture you state you live by.
Whatever god states is wrong is wrong and we better not support it.
So do you go out of your way to make sure every single dollar you spend goes to a business run by a oneness pentecostal?

If not. . . . . You are supporting EVIL my brutha!

http://netdna.copyblogger.com/images/dr-evil.jpg

High & Low 05-01-2013 01:32 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Barkley's not with espn. The NBA is a joke and has been for a long time. It's not real basketball...just entertainment...and becoming more political by the day. I'm a Spurs fan....planned on watchin a few of their playoff games if I had nothin better to do...until Stern came out and said what he said about Collins comin out. Nah...not gonna support that junk with my viewership. I've got plenty of Duck Dynasty episodes I can watch.

Barb 05-01-2013 08:51 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
And the President of the United States called to congratulate Collins for the bravery in 'coming out'.

Since when is that his job...to call the citizens of this country, giving support for a decision or lifestyle?

If he supports him privately, that's his business. But when it is made public that the so-called leader of our nation makes a call, he needs to call those who are raising young children alone...working a minimum wage job and trying to get along.

Call those with special needs children, Sir...

How about a 'straight' 61 year old Christian lady? I didn't get a call, and frankly don't want one or expect one.

But the point is, that is not his job.

Do your J-O-B, Mr. Obama, and leave the pats on the back to someone else.

rgcraig 05-01-2013 08:58 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Barb (Post 1247041)
And the President of the United States called to congratulate Collins for the bravery in 'coming out'.

Since when is that his job...to call the citizens of this country, giving support for a decision or lifestyle?

If he supports him privately, that's his business. But when it is made public that the so-called leader of our nation makes a call, he needs to call those who are raising young children alone...working a minimum wage job and trying to get along.

Call those with special needs children, Sir...

How about a 'straight' 61 year old Christian lady? I didn't get a call, and frankly don't want one or expect one.

But the point is, that is not his job.

Do your J-O-B, Mr. Obama, and leave the pats on the back to someone else.
There's a picture going around on Facebook of Tim Tewbow & Collins. Tewbow is ridiculed for stating he's a christian, but Collins praised and given a call from BO. Yeah, it does make you shake your head......

Barb 05-01-2013 09:47 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 1247044)
There's a picture going around on Facebook of Tim Tewbow & Collins. Tewbow is ridiculed for stating he's a christian, but Collins praised and given a call from BO. Yeah, it does make you shake your head......
Exactly! :foottap

Aquila 05-01-2013 11:50 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 1246852)
So..I love NBA Basketball and I was watching as the News "broke" regarding a basketball player admitting publicly he is gay.

I didn't have the same fascination as others. My first thoughts were "so?"...I mean what's the big deal? Haven't we always assumed the NBA has gay players? We also know there are adulterers, drug users and hey they've and some nuts who run into the stands and beat up fans.

My second thought was...yeah? Why does it need to be "exposed"? Do heterosexuals come out and let everyone know they are straight? Of course not so yes I do see this as part of the "agenda" to normalize an aberration. No I did not need to know nor did I care..

Collins came out as a 34 year old gay center...he is also not that great a player and probably won't see many more NBA days, unless some team wants an openly gay man as a novelty or political statement but the fact is he is old and not that good. 34 for most is getting near the end of their career.

Barkley. I respect this man despite our differences politically or religiously but he came out in support of this man and other gays as well as gay marriage but also came out in support of people like me who don't agree with the gay lifestyle.

that leads me to Broussard..another ESPN commentator who flat out on the air confessed he is a Christian and not only disagrees with the gay lifestyle and gay marriage but also addressed how other NBA stars engage in adultery. Well ESPN is sort of backpeddling now to distance itself from Broussard but they can't backpeddle from what Barkley (another ESPN personality) said. He specifically defended Broussard's rights to disagree.

How come it can't be like that across the board? Thumbs up to Broussard and Barkley.
Great post. My thoughts exactly. :thumbsup

Praxeas 05-01-2013 12:01 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Barb (Post 1247041)
And the President of the United States called to congratulate Collins for the bravery in 'coming out'.

Since when is that his job...to call the citizens of this country, giving support for a decision or lifestyle?

If he supports him privately, that's his business. But when it is made public that the so-called leader of our nation makes a call, he needs to call those who are raising young children alone...working a minimum wage job and trying to get along.

Call those with special needs children, Sir...

How about a 'straight' 61 year old Christian lady? I didn't get a call, and frankly don't want one or expect one.

But the point is, that is not his job.

Do your J-O-B, Mr. Obama, and leave the pats on the back to someone else.
It's not. Why not call that reporter and assure him his religious freedoms will be upheld?

Timmy 05-01-2013 12:02 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 1247044)
There's a picture going around on Facebook of Tim Tewbow & Collins. Tewbow is ridiculed for stating he's a christian, but Collins praised and given a call from BO. Yeah, it does make you shake your head......
I confess, I don't stay on top of all that kind of "news", but, really? Tim Tebow was "ridiculed" for stating he's a Christian? Really?

Timmy 05-01-2013 12:12 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Maybe you are referring to this "picture"?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-s1V4Q8cJ...00/stantis.jpg

That's hardly ridiculing Tebow. That's obviously drawn by someone sympathetic to Tebow and, well, on your side regarding Collins. The cartoonist is making the same point you made.

Maybe that's not the picture you had in mind. Would you mind posting it?

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 12:12 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247117)
I confess, I don't stay on top of all that kind of "news", but, really? Tim Tebow was "ridiculed" for stating he's a Christian? Really?
Timmy are you serious? If you are, you haven't stayed on top of all that kind of "news". Even Saturday Night Live was making fun of him.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/311565

Jay 05-01-2013 12:14 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Precis (Post 1246965)
Its not being a bigot or racist to put down the acts or life style of people that are "glbt"!!!!
Your god would not uphold their actions.
He would not watch them play a game.
He would not tell them to live any way they wish.
God would tell you that if you support or condone their in any way to emply their life style is ok then you are one yourself. Read romans chapters 1 and 2.
Apostolics make me sick with their bouble standards.
It is ok to say it is wrong but it is ok to promote it as long as i do not have to make a stand against it.
You oneness set rules for others that stating they are living wrong and then praise them for standing and telling every person about it and say what respect you have for them for making their statement.
You are a foolish person and live contrary to the very scripture you state you live by.
Whatever god states is wrong is wrong and we better not support it.

I have a number of thoughts concerning you post. The first being that proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are important.

Second, I am not at all certain as to what your post is addressing as nothing in your reply is pertinent to the initial post.

Where was this praise for the homosexual agenda being pushed in this post?
Are you referring to the fact that there was a celebration of tact and courtesy being used by both sides?

If the latter is the case, then you are removed from the bounds of Scripture for it says, "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." (Col 4:6) Further, we are also told to use wisdom in how we approach the world with its many sins. When in Athens, Paul did not directly condemn idolatry. Rather, he used their idols to prove a point. By the time he was finished, he had one some away from their idolatry, others who were giving the issue further consideration, and lastly those who chose to remain with their lifestyle.

There is no instance in Scripture that we are called to denigrate and insult those who are outside of the church. Rather, we are to pray for those who we consider enemies, bless those that curse us, live at peace with those around us (if it is at all possible, and not giving any consideration to our own inconveniences).

Your post appears to desire the Apostolic movement to adopt the same attitudes, methods, and aspirations as the Westboro Baptist Church. They are not Christian, Christ-like, or anything to do with Christ. They worship a god of their own making and created after their likeness. There are ways to handle things, but not your methods.

navygoat1998 05-01-2013 12:16 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay (Post 1247123)
I have a number of thoughts concerning you post. The first being that proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are important.

Second, I am not at all certain as to what your post is addressing as nothing in your reply is pertinent to the initial post.

Where was this praise for the homosexual agenda being pushed in this post?
Are you referring to the fact that there was a celebration of tact and courtesy being used by both sides?

If the latter is the case, then you are removed from the bounds of Scripture for it says, "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." (Col 4:6) Further, we are also told to use wisdom in how we approach the world with its many sins. When in Athens, Paul did not directly condemn idolatry. Rather, he used their idols to prove a point. By the time he was finished, he had one some away from their idolatry, others who were giving the issue further consideration, and lastly those who chose to remain with their lifestyle.

There is no instance in Scripture that we are called to denigrate and insult those who are outside of the church. Rather, we are to pray for those who we consider enemies, bless those that curse us, live at peace with those around us (if it is at all possible, and not giving any consideration to our own inconveniences).

Your post appears to desire the Apostolic movement to adopt the same attitudes, methods, and aspirations as the Westboro Baptist Church. They are not Christian, Christ-like, or anything to do with Christ. They worship a god of their own making and created after their likeness. There are ways to handle things, but not your methods.
Jay this was very good. :thumbsup

Michael Phelps 05-01-2013 12:16 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Precis (Post 1246965)
Its not being a bigot or racist to put down the acts or life style of people that are "glbt"!!!!
Your god would not uphold their actions.
He would not watch them play a game.
He would not tell them to live any way they wish.
God would tell you that if you support or condone their in any way to emply their life style is ok then you are one yourself. Read romans chapters 1 and 2.
Apostolics make me sick with their bouble standards.
It is ok to say it is wrong but it is ok to promote it as long as i do not have to make a stand against it.
You oneness set rules for others that stating they are living wrong and then praise them for standing and telling every person about it and say what respect you have for them for making their statement.
You are a foolish person and live contrary to the very scripture you state you live by.
Whatever god states is wrong is wrong and we better not support it.
Hello, Bert!!!!

How you keep getting back in here is a mystery to me!:happydance

Timmy 05-01-2013 12:18 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247121)
Timmy are you serious? If you are, you haven't stayed on top of all that kind of "news". Even Saturday Night Live was making fun of him.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/311565
For stating that he is a Christian? Wow. Then I'm with you guys. That is uncalled for.

(Haven't watched the video you linked. Won't play, for me.)

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 12:30 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247126)
For stating that he is a Christian? Wow. Then I'm with you guys. That is uncalled for.
I think that men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil, and that is what is happening today. Coupled with that, Christianity is not always palatable, because we've shown ourselves to be hypocrites and not a steady example of how people perceive Christianity to be. And then, (lol) for a Christian, sometimes church is just a pain in the tail feathers and you'd like to thump a match on it and walk away. :oops :heeheehee

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 12:31 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 1247125)
Hello, Bert!!!!

How you keep getting back in here is a mystery to me!:happydance
You're such a scout!! :heeheehee

Michael Phelps 05-01-2013 12:34 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247131)
You're such a scout!! :heeheehee
Trust me, it's not hard......Mr. Bert Carrington III Esq. betrays himself with his words :happydance

Timmy 05-01-2013 12:34 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
(I'm still skeptical about the "for stating he's a Christian" part. ;))

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 12:40 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 1247134)
Trust me, it's not hard......Mr. Bert Carrington III Esq. betrays himself with his words :happydance
:toofunny

Ferd 05-01-2013 12:51 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Phelps (Post 1247134)
Trust me, it's not hard......Mr. Bert Carrington III Esq. betrays himself with his words :happydance
who is Bert Carrington and why should I care? I certainly cannot understand him!

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 12:54 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247135)
(I'm still skeptical about the "for stating he's a Christian" part. ;))
On his QB abilities, I do agree with this assessment:
Quote:
Going into last weekend the Jets had no less than six quarterbacks on their roster. Depending on who you ask, this is either two or three too many and Tebow’s neck was the obvious choice for the chopping block. There were approximately one hundred men at his position in the NFL last season, and of those Tebow’s QB Rating was fourth from the bottom. At $2.1 million dollars, he consumed a salary that was more than thirty percent greater than the average backup QB. His short NFL career was but mediocre even at its very best, when he was the Bronco’s weak link in that single year he led his team in the playoffs. And despite being a thoroughly likable young man he’s never possessed that on-camera charisma upon which so many of today’s professional athletes depend. (His publicists have gone to great lengths to make sure that as far as the national media is concerned, Tim is oft discussed but rarely interviewed.) Say what you will about Tim Tebow, but the bottom line is this: he’s just not a very good NFL quarterback, and he never really was. Not only will Tebow not play for the Jets, it’s entirely unlikely that he will ever take another snap in an NFL game for any team.

http://ordinary-gentlemen.com/blog/2...-of-tim-tebow/

Timmy 05-01-2013 01:15 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247145)
On his QB abilities, I do agree with this assessment:
I suppose. Don't follow football much. But Tebow may have been the inspiration for this awesome cartoon:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPRl8SUkrk...all-hockey.jpg

:Nhl_check

Michael Phelps 05-01-2013 01:15 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247149)
I suppose. Don't follow football much. But Tebow may have been the inspiration for this awesome cartoon:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPRl8SUkrk...all-hockey.jpg

:Nhl_check
:heeheehee

Pressing-On 05-01-2013 01:26 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247149)
I suppose. Don't follow football much. But Tebow may have been the inspiration for this awesome cartoon:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPRl8SUkrk...all-hockey.jpg

:Nhl_check
I have to share that with my son. He is a Blackhawks fan. :heeheehee

rgcraig 05-01-2013 03:07 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Timmay,

This is the one floating around FB a lot.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps28855dd2.jpg

Titus2woman 05-01-2013 03:19 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyWayne (Post 1246972)
So do you go out of your way to make sure every single dollar you spend goes to a business run by a oneness pentecostal?

If not. . . . . You are supporting EVIL my brutha!

http://netdna.copyblogger.com/images/dr-evil.jpg
:yourock

Titus2woman 05-01-2013 03:23 PM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay (Post 1247123)
I have a number of thoughts concerning you post. The first being that proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are important.

Second, I am not at all certain as to what your post is addressing as nothing in your reply is pertinent to the initial post.

Where was this praise for the homosexual agenda being pushed in this post?
Are you referring to the fact that there was a celebration of tact and courtesy being used by both sides?

If the latter is the case, then you are removed from the bounds of Scripture for it says, "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." (Col 4:6) Further, we are also told to use wisdom in how we approach the world with its many sins. When in Athens, Paul did not directly condemn idolatry. Rather, he used their idols to prove a point. By the time he was finished, he had one some away from their idolatry, others who were giving the issue further consideration, and lastly those who chose to remain with their lifestyle.

There is no instance in Scripture that we are called to denigrate and insult those who are outside of the church. Rather, we are to pray for those who we consider enemies, bless those that curse us, live at peace with those around us (if it is at all possible, and not giving any consideration to our own inconveniences).

Your post appears to desire the Apostolic movement to adopt the same attitudes, methods, and aspirations as the Westboro Baptist Church. They are not Christian, Christ-like, or anything to do with Christ. They worship a god of their own making and created after their likeness. There are ways to handle things, but not your methods.
Where is the double rock smiley?:yourock:yourock

Timmy 05-02-2013 08:02 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 1247195)
Timmay,

This is the one floating around FB a lot.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps28855dd2.jpg
Yeah. It's making the claim of bashing. It's not bashing. (Not bashing Tebow, that is. ;))

Pressing-On 05-02-2013 08:03 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247298)
Yeah. It's making the claim of bashing. It's not bashing. (Not bashing Tebow, that is. ;))
You have a valid point, Timmy. :thumbsup

Timmy 05-02-2013 08:06 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
BTW, I can believe that someone somewhere is bashing Tebow for stating he's a Christian. Sure. Some poeple hate Christians just for being Christians. But is it common in "the media" as some like to say? Is it common enough and public enough to merit a cartoon or a meme?!

Pressing-On 05-02-2013 08:21 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247300)
BTW, I can believe that someone somewhere is bashing Tebow for stating he's a Christian. Sure. Some poeple hate Christians just for being Christians. But is it common in "the media" as some like to say? Is it common enough and public enough to merit a cartoon or a meme?!
I think this is a good example of how the media handles the issue.

Quote:
ESPN Apologizes for Commentator's Christian Worldview on Homosexuality

While the left lectures Americans about the historic breakthrough made by NBA free agent Jason Collins in announcing his sexuality and calls for well-deserved tolerance, they are on full-out attack against ESPN commentator Chris Broussard for expressing his Christian views. And now ESPN has been forced to apologize.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journal...izes-Broussard
And I think that RGIII Tweets it right in the overall assessment - "In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness."

Timmy 05-02-2013 09:29 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247306)
I think this is a good example of how the media handles the issue.



And I think that RGIII Tweets it right in the overall assessment - "In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness."
That's an example of "bashing" for expressing views on homosexuality. Not for someone stating that he is a Christian.

Pressing-On 05-02-2013 09:34 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247331)
That's an example of "bashing" for expressing views on homosexuality. Not for someone stating that he is a Christian.
ESPN is apologizing for Broussard's Christian view and that is not bigoted? It's okay to talk about being gay, but it's not okay for anyone else to have an opinion? It simply is pushing the narrative that the Bible is irrelevant. It seems the left that touts being the most "tolerant" among us are the least "tolerant" of all.

Timmy 05-02-2013 09:41 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247334)
ESPN is apologizing for Broussard's Christian view and that is not bigoted? It's okay to talk about being gay, but it's not okay for anyone else to have an opinion? It simply is pushing the narrative that the Bible is irrelevant. It seems the left that touts being the most "tolerant" among us are the least "tolerant" of all.
You make some good points. But I think some are overstating the "bashing" that actually goes on. I still haven't seen an example in the media of bashing someone for stating that they are a Christian.

Pressing-On 05-02-2013 09:44 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
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Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 1247337)
You make some good points. But I think some are overstating the "bashing" that actually goes on. I still haven't seen an example in the media of bashing for someone stating that they are a Christian.
Well, the article I posted is a great example of the narrative that I see a lot of. I don't know how plainer that could be. I don't save all the stuff I read or view from CNN, MSNBC, etc. "Ring-Wing" is a pretty strong touted phrase being circulated. Anyone that holds a Christian worldview or a Constitutional Conservative is pretty much labeled "Right Wing". I really don't know how you miss any of that, Timmy.

Timmy 05-02-2013 09:47 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
You know, it didn't even bother me much when Carrie Prejean gave her opinion on marriage in the Miss USA contest. And I agree that the gay judge (his name escapes me, sorry) set her up for it and overreacted (way over!) to her response. It was uncalled for and very mean-spirited. He should have let it drop. But it's free speech! I can say "he shouldn't have said what he said" while at the same time defending his right to say it. And Carrie Prejean's right to say what she said.

And Carrie had the right to brag about what she said, too! :lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PldM5w9Mc0

Timmy 05-02-2013 09:49 AM
Re: Barkley, Collins, Broussard, Gays and the NBA
 
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Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 1247339)
Well, the article I posted is a great example of the narrative that I see a lot of. I don't know how plainer that could be. I don't save all the stuff I read or view from CNN, MSNBC, etc. "Ring-Wing" is a pretty strong touted phrase being circulated. Anyone that holds a Christian worldview or a Constitutional Conservative is pretty much labeled "Right Wing". I really don't know how you miss any of that, Timmy.
What did I miss? I think you missed my point! They are "bashing" (disagreeing with, apologizing for, whatever) specific views that certain Christians hold. NOT THAT THEY ARE CHRISTIANS! Some Christians don't hold those same views, I hope you know.


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