Phil Robertson

I know, I know. This topic has been on every news station, TMZ, twitter, facebook... EVERYWHERE. But it really hit me and I just had to say something. 

First off, I love Duck Dynasty. I own all the seasons. I have watched every episode. I own a book they wrote. I love them. But, this is not the reason I am in support of Phil Robertson (my second favorite character, only behind Uncle Si of course). 

But before we get into that, I have a one thing to say to those who are so very angry towards him, to those who are gay, bi-sexual, transgender, or in support of those....

I am sorry.

I am sorry that the Christian community has decided that this issue is something that they want to bring out their worst judgment and hate for. I am sorry that a group pickets funerals with signs that say "God hates fags" in the name of Jesus. I am sorry that the church has decided that all the other sins the Bible talks about don't get nearly as much attention because somehow they've decided that this sin is worse than all others where the Bible does not make that claim. 

In fact, it lists a whole load of sins who will not see the Kingdom of God including "wrongdoers" which if Christians would look at themselves, there could be found quite a few of those. So this one thing is not something that is worse than others. All sin separates from God. ALL. 

So again, I am sorry. I am sorry that as a body of believers, we have not shown the love that you deserve. Do I agree? No. You have convictions, and so do I, but that does not mean I love you less. And more importantly, God does not love you less. In fact, He loves you more than anything on earth. 

Now, onto Phil. While A&E is not a government entity bound by the constitution, it is only logical that everyone should be able to speak freely. Can A&E respond as they wish? Yes. They have the right. Do I have to agree? No. I think that of everyone in this media mess, Phil is the victim. Regardless of if you agree with his view or disagree is not the point. The man spoke in his right to speech and his right to religion. If we collectively and unanimously do not defend that right, then it will be gone for all, those who support gay marriage and those who don't. Soldiers sacrificed their lives for this right, our right to practice religion and freedom of speech. We cannot disrespect or forget that. We cannot make this about gay marriage. 

As a Christian, I am grateful for the right to practice my faith. All of who I am, how I live, and what I do is based on it. And I am grateful that I can speak my mind on this blog, on facebook, and in conversation. I love that I live in a nation where this is ok. And I hope that our rights will continue to be a defining factor of this great country.