"SNL" Controversy over Tim Tebow-Jesus Christ Skit - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 12-21-2011, 04:43 PM

Pat Robertson to "SNL": Leave Tim Tebow Alone!
Dec 20, 2011
by Denise Martin

Pat Robertson's latest target? "Saturday Night Live".

The televangelist railed against a skit mocking Denver Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow, an open and devout Christian, calling it "anti-Christian bigotry." In the sketch, Jason Sudeikis appeared as Jesus and told Tebow to concentrate on his game and ease up on the praise.

"If this had been a Muslim country and they had done that, and had Muhammad doing that stuff, you would have found bombs being thrown off!" Robertson said on the Christian Broadcasting Network.

"Tebow is an example, and I think he is a wonderful human being," Robertson said. "We need more religious faith in our society. We're losing our moral compass in our nation and this man has been placed in a unique position and I applaud him. God bless him."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Pat-Robe...w-1040997.aspx

AKA · 12-21-2011, 05:11 PM

From his quote, it sounds like ol' Pat is jealous of Muslims, because he can't place a fatwā on Jason Sudeikis and Taran Killam.

TV Knowledge Fan · 12-22-2011, 06:13 PM

....it actually took aim at "organized religion" in general, and people's dependence on "Jesus" for everything in their lives.....just remember, Pat Robertson is only ONE "preacher" in a million- and his opinion isn't necessarily reflective of all Christians {although he seems to think he is}.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-05-2012, 02:04 AM

*yawn* Christians playing the whoa is me card again. Take a joke.

McGillicuddy · 01-05-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

....it actually took aim at "organized religion" in general, and people's dependence on "Jesus" for everything in their lives.....just remember, Pat Robertson is only ONE "preacher" in a million- and his opinion isn't necessarily reflective of all Christians {although he seems to think he is}.

Very well put!!

Retro4Life · 01-05-2012, 10:04 PM

The fact that there AREN'T bombs being "thrown off" is an indication of the tolerance (and frankly, sanity...) of the Christian community. Robertson is, as AKA said, hardly representative of Christians, and his opinions are really of little or no value, given his past howlers.

The skit was funny, did NOT make light of Jesus (only the reliance on him to explain every good and bad thing that happens) and was far from 'controversial'.

ThomasE · 01-22-2012, 03:07 PM

IDK. I'm divided. As a strong Christian, one part of me thought that the skit was amusing but there's another part of me that doesn't have peace about it and thinks that some stuff should not be messed with. LOL.

catlover79 · 01-23-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

IDK. I'm divided. As a strong Christian, one part of me thought that the skit was amusing but there's another part of me that doesn't have peace about it and thinks that some stuff should not be messed with. LOL.

Agreed. I think SNL just should've left it alone.

Sophia's Wrinkles · 01-23-2012, 05:59 PM

"If this had been a Muslim country..." Why doesn't he just get this printed on a t-shirt? What a moonbat.

12-21-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	"SNL" Controversy over Tim Tebow-Jesus Christ Skit *Pat Robertson to "SNL": Leave Tim Tebow Alone!* Dec 20, 2011 by Denise Martin Pat Robertson's latest target? "Saturday Night Live". The televangelist railed against a skit mocking Denver Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow, an open and devout Christian, calling it "anti-Christian bigotry." In the sketch, Jason Sudeikis appeared as Jesus and told Tebow to concentrate on his game and ease up on the praise. "If this had been a Muslim country and they had done that, and had Muhammad doing that stuff, you would have found bombs being thrown off!" Robertson said on the Christian Broadcasting Network. "Tebow is an example, and I think he is a wonderful human being," Robertson said. "We need more religious faith in our society. We're losing our moral compass in our nation and this man has been placed in a unique position and I applaud him. God bless him." http://www.tvguide.com/News/Pat-Robe...w-1040997.aspx

12-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	I though the sketch was funny... ....it actually took aim at "organized religion" in general, and people's dependence on "Jesus" for everything in their lives.....just remember, Pat Robertson is only ONE "preacher" in a million- and his opinion isn't necessarily reflective of all Christians {although he seems to think he is}.

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01-05-2012, 10:04 PM	#6
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	The fact that there AREN'T bombs being "thrown off" is an indication of the tolerance (and frankly, sanity...) of the Christian community. Robertson is, as AKA said, hardly representative of Christians, and his opinions are really of little or no value, given his past howlers. The skit was funny, did NOT make light of Jesus (only the reliance on him to explain every good and bad thing that happens) and was far from 'controversial'.
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ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	IDK. I'm divided. As a strong Christian, one part of me thought that the skit was amusing but there's another part of me that doesn't have peace about it and thinks that some stuff should not be messed with. LOL.
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12-21-2011, 05:11 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	From his quote, it sounds like ol' Pat is jealous of Muslims, because he can't place a fatwā on Jason Sudeikis and Taran Killam.

01-23-2012, 05:59 PM	#9
Sophia's Wrinkles Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 16, 2002 Posts: 460	"If this had been a Muslim country..." Why doesn't he just get this printed on a t-shirt? What a moonbat.