Phil Robertson's suspension by A&E

[bama57]

Sarah Palin was one of many “Duck Dynasty” fans to take to social media after news hit that Phil Robertson had been indefinitely suspended by A&E following his controversial statements about homosexuality in an interview with GQ Magazine.

Palin took to Facebook to voice her reaction, charging that the suspension is an attack on freedom of speech.
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[bama57]

I don't agree with Sarah on many things, but on this topic I do!

[bama57]

 Here's Jindal's full statement:

"Phil Robertson and his family are great citizens of the State of Louisiana. The politically correct crowd is tolerant of all viewpoints, except those they disagree with. I don’t agree with quite a bit of stuff I read in magazine interviews or see on TV. In fact, come to think of it, I find a good bit of it offensive. But I also acknowledge that this is a free country and everyone is entitled to express their views. In fact, I remember when TV networks believed in the First Amendment. It is a messed up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets suspended."
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[KoKoPuf]

I agree with Jindal and Sarah. I've never watched Duck Dynasty but Robertson has the right to voice his opinion and I have the right to boycott A&E. But everyone needs to understand, there is a war against Christianity in the media and right now the wrong side is winning.

[2Stater]

I agree with Jindal and Sarah. I've never watched Duck Dynasty but Robertson has the right to voice his opinion and I have the right to boycott A&E. But everyone needs to understand, there is a war against Christianity in the media and right now the wrong side is winning.

Amen! You got that right!

[pmull]

Here's Jindal's full statement:

"Phil Robertson and his family are great citizens of the State of Louisiana. The politically correct crowd is tolerant of all viewpoints, except those they disagree with. I don’t agree with quite a bit of stuff I read in magazine interviews or see on TV. In fact, come to think of it, I find a good bit of it offensive. But I also acknowledge that this is a free country and everyone is entitled to express their views. In fact, I remember when TV networks believed in the First Amendment. It is a messed up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh, and Phil Robertson gets suspended."
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Well said.

[bama57]

I agree with Jindal and Sarah. I've never watched Duck Dynasty but Robertson has the right to voice his opinion and I have the right to boycott A&E. But everyone needs to understand, there is a war against Christianity in the media and right now the wrong side is winning.

Amen! You got that right!

[bama57]

I read that you are indefinitely suspending Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty after he quoted the Bible and said that the homosexual act is sinful. I get it, guys. I do. You punished the Christian guy for being a Christian because you got some angry emails from a bunch of whiny gay activists who lack the spine and maturity to deal with the fact that there are still people out there who have the guts to articulate opinions that they find disagreeable. In so doing, you’ve kowtowed to a pushy minority of vocal bullies who don’t even watch your channel, while alienating the fan base of the one show that keeps your entire network afloat.

Makes sense.
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[SUPERCOACH]

Last night I made the decision to indefinitely suspend A&E from my TV.  It is now on my blocked channels list.

From what I heard, Phil was quoting/paraphrasing the bible.  Apparently it is "hate speech" to quote the bible, if the bible is pointing out something that you like to do is not the best way to live (according to God, not man).

I saw a segment about this on the Kelly File last night.  They had a guy on there that said he was gay and Jewish, and was very upset that his "lifestyle" was characterized as sinful.  I guess he has never read Leviticus.  If he thinks Phil was hateful, I wonder what he would think about Moses, if the two ever met.

I have some friends that are gay.  I don't judge them, nor do I look down upon them.  I simply do not agree with some of the things they do.  If they were to ask me my opinion, there would be nothing wrong with pointing out that, according to the bible, the gay lifestyle is a sin.  That is pretty much what happened with Phil from what I understand.  He probably could have articulated his message a little better though.

We all commit sins in some fashion (although I don't have any problems with this particular one).   It's no different than any other sin, like stealing a piece of bubble gum from the candy store when you were a kid.  We have all sinned, and if you have sinned then you need Jesus.  The fundamental problem here is that a lost world does not want to acknowledge their sins or accept the gift of Christ because they like their sins and don't want to give them up.  Anyone else who points out that what they do is a sin is labeled an intolerant bigot, in an attempt to keep their head in the sand and continue pretending that it is OK.

[pmull]

Phil used 1 Corinthians Chapter 6 to support his stance.

9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

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[ricky023]

Well the Bible actually tells us this going to happen. We as Christians sat on our back side and did nothing. God changed a lot of things by miracles but man had to make a step toward this. What a&e is doing is wrong. They are showing hate for Christians but they have freedom of speech and we do not. I will not watch this channel until he is put back on but I also say some other channel will pick this show up because of the high ratings. God Bless the Robertson family. RTR!

[Bamaphile]

I don't watch Duck Dynasty, but this story has struck a nerve with me.  As a Christian, it would not be the loving thing to do to sit idly and say nothing while people do what the Bible expressly condemns. Yet, acting in a loving way and pointing out the sinfulness of homosexuality is labeled as offensive and hateful.  Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.  I'm afraid we're becoming (in general) a society that is too concerned about hurting people's feelings and is not concerned enough for saving people's souls.  When Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything he had and give it to the poor, the rich young ruler didn't go away rejoicing and with his self-esteem boosted.  It wasn't what the ruler wanted to hear, but it was what he needed to hear.

[Leewillie]

I agree with Jindal and Sarah. I've never watched Duck Dynasty but Robertson has the right to voice his opinion and I have the right to boycott A&E. But everyone needs to understand, there is a war against Christianity in the media and right now the wrong side is winning.

You got that right brother.

[ricky023]

Well remember what Jesus said in his Word. I was persecuted and so will you be. But count it joy if you are persecuted for my name sake. Rejoice! RTR!

[cbbama99]

I agree with Jindal and Sarah. I've never watched Duck Dynasty but Robertson has the right to voice his opinion and I have the right to boycott A&E. But everyone needs to understand, there is a war against Christianity in the media and right now the wrong side is winning.

No doubt about that anymore.

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