Sex, religion & politics are the three topics that are taboo for conversation at cocktail parties, yet makes for great news! Lately God has been making the celebrity gossip/news headlines.
".....I have become much more spiritual. God has given me this new chance." - Paris Hilton quoted from a Barbara Walters interview.
In response to his guilty plea for involvement in dogfighting and animal abuse:
"We all make mistakes," said Michael Vick. "Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I reject it ... I found Jesus and turned my life over to God. I think that's the right thing to do as of right now."
This week at the Emmys, comedian Kathy Griffin created quite a stir with her acceptance speech.
"A lot of people come up here and thank Jesus for this. He had nothing to do with this," Griffin said. "Suck it, Jesus. This award is my God now."
I was a bit surprised at the level of protest over Kathy's remarks. Of these three celebrities, I found Ms. Griffin's remarks the most honest. While I feel what she said was in poor taste, especially for an awards show, she had achieved the "buzz" she was going for. I can't help but wonder to what degree her remarks were influenced by so many "A-Listers" recently "finding" god.
Come on people, Kathy Griffin is a shock-value comedienne ! There is nothing virtuous about her shtick. Do you think God wants credit for her award?
I am more offended by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Michael Vick who announce to the world that they have "found" god, as a way to erase their sins and gain public acceptance. I rank their sudden re-birth as believable as the now popular "48 hour Rehab"!
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When thinking about this whole Kathy Griffith vs. "finding God" thing, I keep recalling a verse from the bible. From Rev3:15. "I know your deeds, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish you were one or the other. So, because you are lukewarm, I will spit you from my mouth." At least Kathy takes responsibility for her actions. Saying you are following God, doesn't make it so. In the words of Saint Francis Assisi, "Where ever possible, glorify God. When necessary, use words!"
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