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Brian Damage · 12-05-2007, 11:20 AM

THE new co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd, yesterday insisted Christianity was older than ancient Greece, and even Judaism.

Shepherd - who said earlier this year that she didn't know if the world was flat or round - said during a short-lived discussion of Greek philosophy on yesterday's show that she was pretty sure nothing "predated Christians."

The verbal jousting began when Joy Behar mentioned watching a History Channel show on the Greek philosopher Epicurus and his definition of happiness.

"Keep in mind that probably when [Epicurus] was around, there was no Jesus Christ stuff going on," said co-host Whoppi Goldberg said.

"They still had Chris tians back then," Shep herd interrupted.

"They had gods," Goldberg said.

"They had Christians," Shepherd insisted. "And they threw 'em to the lions."

"I think this might predate that," Goldberg said.

"I don't think anything predated Christians," Shepherd shot back.

Behar then piped in.

"The Greeks came first, then the Romans, then the Christians," she said.

"Jesus came first, before then," Shepherd said.

"No, not on paper," Goldberg sadly said, meaning the Bible.

Barbara Walters was not there yesterday to see the latest bizarre moment for Shepherd, a 40-year-old comedian and actress who was hired last fall to replace Star Jones on the panel of the morning women's show.

Born in Chicago and raised a Jehovah's Witness, according to reports, she became a born-again Christian after moving to LA.

Last September, after saying she did not believe in evolution, Whoopi asked her rhetorically if also believed the earth was flat.

Taking the question seriously, Shepherd responded: "I don't know."

The following day she said she'd just been flustered by the question and did, indeed, know the earth was round.

Neither the show or Shepherd had any comment yesterday.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12052007...son_628228.htm

TVFactFan · 12-05-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

THE new co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd, yesterday insisted Christianity was older than ancient Greece, and even Judaism.

Shepherd - who said earlier this year that she didn't know if the world was flat or round - said during a short-lived discussion of Greek philosophy on yesterday's show that she was pretty sure nothing "predated Christians."

The verbal jousting began when Joy Behar mentioned watching a History Channel show on the Greek philosopher Epicurus and his definition of happiness.

"Keep in mind that probably when [Epicurus] was around, there was no Jesus Christ stuff going on," said co-host Whoppi Goldberg said.

"They still had Chris tians back then," Shep herd interrupted.

"They had gods," Goldberg said.

"They had Christians," Shepherd insisted. "And they threw 'em to the lions."

"I think this might predate that," Goldberg said.

"I don't think anything predated Christians," Shepherd shot back.

Behar then piped in.

"The Greeks came first, then the Romans, then the Christians," she said.

"Jesus came first, before then," Shepherd said.

"No, not on paper," Goldberg sadly said, meaning the Bible.

Barbara Walters was not there yesterday to see the latest bizarre moment for Shepherd, a 40-year-old comedian and actress who was hired last fall to replace Star Jones on the panel of the morning women's show.

Born in Chicago and raised a Jehovah's Witness, according to reports, she became a born-again Christian after moving to LA.

Last September, after saying she did not believe in evolution, Whoopi asked her rhetorically if also believed the earth was flat.

Taking the question seriously, Shepherd responded: "I don't know."

The following day she said she'd just been flustered by the question and did, indeed, know the earth was round.

Neither the show or Shepherd had any comment yesterday.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12052007...son_628228.htm

They haven't gotten rid of her yet?-lol Brian who is that i your avatar?

Ireneparalegal · 12-05-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Brian who is that i your avatar?

Does it matter? Just keep looking at her McPheever.

TVFactFan · 12-05-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Does it matter? Just keep looking at her McPheever.

She defintely has it-lol

Family Fan · 12-05-2007, 11:08 PM

I'm not surprised by anything said on that show anymore, and I haven't watched it in years. I mean they attacked the woman who was at the center of the Sudan 'teddy bear' incident a few days ago.

Whoopie Goldberg railed against Westerners who are 'not as anxious to learn the customs before we go places.'

co-host Sherri Shepherd exclaimed, 'You would think that with her being in Sudan, she would know the rules and customs.'

Wow, just Wow....

Ireneparalegal · 12-06-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

She defintely has it-lol

friendsfan77 · 12-06-2007, 01:00 AM

Judging from the E! True Hollywood Story, the show seemed to have been in a much better place in the beginning in its first few years... before the controversy... and I'm not singling anyone out. I mean all of it.

howierules86 · 12-07-2007, 03:18 PM

Am I the only one who's shocked that "The View" has been on since 1997 and is still on after ten years?

catlover79 · 12-07-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

Am I the only one who's shocked that "The View" has been on since 1997 and is still on after ten years?

I'm also shocked!

12-05-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Sherri Shepherd Controversy THE new co-host of "The View," Sherri Shepherd, yesterday insisted Christianity was older than ancient Greece, and even Judaism. Shepherd - who said earlier this year that she didn't know if the world was flat or round - said during a short-lived discussion of Greek philosophy on yesterday's show that she was pretty sure nothing "predated Christians." The verbal jousting began when Joy Behar mentioned watching a History Channel show on the Greek philosopher Epicurus and his definition of happiness. "Keep in mind that probably when [Epicurus] was around, there was no Jesus Christ stuff going on," said co-host Whoppi Goldberg said. "They still had Chris tians back then," Shep herd interrupted. "They had gods," Goldberg said. "They had Christians," Shepherd insisted. "And they threw 'em to the lions." "I think this might predate that," Goldberg said. "I don't think anything predated Christians," Shepherd shot back. Behar then piped in. "The Greeks came first, then the Romans, then the Christians," she said. "Jesus came first, before then," Shepherd said. "No, not on paper," Goldberg sadly said, meaning the Bible. Barbara Walters was not there yesterday to see the latest bizarre moment for Shepherd, a 40-year-old comedian and actress who was hired last fall to replace Star Jones on the panel of the morning women's show. Born in Chicago and raised a Jehovah's Witness, according to reports, she became a born-again Christian after moving to LA. Last September, after saying she did not believe in evolution, Whoopi asked her rhetorically if also believed the earth was flat. Taking the question seriously, Shepherd responded: "I don't know." The following day she said she'd just been flustered by the question and did, indeed, know the earth was round. Neither the show or Shepherd had any comment yesterday. http://www.nypost.com/seven/12052007...son_628228.htm
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12-05-2007, 11:08 PM	#5
Family Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Posts: 249	I'm not surprised by anything said on that show anymore, and I haven't watched it in years. I mean they attacked the woman who was at the center of the Sudan 'teddy bear' incident a few days ago. Whoopie Goldberg railed against Westerners who are 'not as anxious to learn the customs before we go places.' co-host Sherri Shepherd exclaimed, 'You would think that with her being in Sudan, she would know the rules and customs.' Wow, just Wow....

12-06-2007, 01:00 AM	#7
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Judging from the E! True Hollywood Story, the show seemed to have been in a much better place in the beginning in its first few years... before the controversy... and I'm not singling anyone out. I mean all of it.

12-07-2007, 03:18 PM	#8
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,726	Am I the only one who's shocked that "The View" has been on since 1997 and is still on after ten years?