Kathy Griffin is a comedian. At a recent awards ceremony she gave an acceptance speech in which she said," Alot of people get up here and thanks Jesus for helping them get an award. Let me tell you, no one had less to do with me getting this award than Jesus. This award is now my god". Now she is getting blasted. I don't really have a problem with what she said. She spoke probably more truly than she realized. I think she just intended to make a joke. She is a comedian. This is my point. People should worship God because everyone everywhere is worshipping something. Whatever you attribute ultimate value to in your life is what you worship. I am not offended by Ms.Griffin's comment. I think what she said is true. The award may very well be her god. That just makes her like most of us who are struggling with worshipping the right thing. It may be my job or my family or success or the Browns ( at least make it the Buckeyes) but something is trying to move into the place of ultimate value. Ms.Griffin just reminded me of my own struggle, the smallness of all other gods compared to the true God, and my desire to worship. So, I worship and I say a prayer not just for Kathy Griffin but for myself. I invite you to do the same.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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You are so right about all our little gods. And that it is our default mode to worship something--even if it isn't God. Psalm 65:1 says, "Praise is DUE you." How true, and yet we seldom truly recognize the God-centeredness of all things. That's why I love verse 3. "When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions."
Thank you, Jesus, for your cross!
Joe, I agree with you. I remember hearing Ms. Griffins comments .Intially ,I was offended by her remarks. Now that I saw and heard your sermon on the net this morning what you say makes sense. We all do this with work,sports,etc.
Hey Joe - love the blog. I am someone who sometimes feels I am not offended by much and there must be something wrong with me. Am I brainwashed into thinking everything is OK? Am I immune to offensive things because I am normally surrounded by offensive things? But I think Kathy Griffin and comedians like her speak such truths(granted, sometimes in offensive ways)and that is what I appreciate about them. I was glad that when I first heard the comment that I winced some...and then I laughed. Because for one, she is Jewish and the sacredness of Jesus is totally lost on her...but also because people really do bring up Jesus when it is convenient all around us. Ill take in your face honesty any day over hypocrisy.
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