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The Spectacle Blog
The Big Hollywood blogger and actor Adam Baldwin, recently of the television series Chuck and Firefly, has taken up his virtual pen to defend Brit Hume from those who have criticized him for suggesting that Tiger Woods should consider Christianity in his time of crisis. Hume made the statement on Fox News Sunday, thus prompting outrage from secularists who find such an offering offensive and irrelevant.
Baldwin scores several times in his blog piece. Here is the foundation:
As an avid golfer, Christian man, and therefore a witness to the historic fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Mr. Hume clearly offered his message in good faith with honest concern for both Tiger’s future and for that of his family, friends, fans and business associates.
Look carefully at what Baldwin has written. Brit Hume believes Christianity is true and is based on an actual historical event. He is not adverting to some mystery religion (reach for the seventh level, Tiger), but is instead giving advice every bit as practical, or perhaps more so, than urging Mr. Woods to seek marital counseling or to find a good attorney.
This is what secularists simply do not understand. They think Christianity is “inaccessible” to others. It is not. You can accept it or reject it, but there is no reason for confusion. The basis of the faith is quite clear. Either you accept the evidence that the resurrection of Christ actually occurred in time and space or you do not. In no case should you accuse the Christian of hitting you with a bunch of magical mysteriousness that you cannot possibly understand.
You should really consider reading the entire post. Baldwin completely exposes the inappropriateness and unfairness of the comparisons of sincere Christianity to Jihad and deftly analyzes the pretensions of secularism. I could try to summarize, but would just end up reproducing his essay.
Al Adab| 1.6.10 @ 6:22PM
Many thanks to Baldwin and of course to Brit Hume for positing a right path for Tiger. Sadly the entire episode reveals so much about the culture of celebrity which actually endangers the stability of our society.
For Tiger we can pray that he will find the Peace which passes understnading and rebuild his personal life under Christ even as he returns to his game which we enjoy and gratefully share with him.
Margie| 1.6.10 @ 7:23PM
"..because, if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved." Rms. 10: 9&10;.
~That is all it takes to come to Christ, humbly, and enter into a relationship with Him. He promises to hear you, and save you. And He's never failed me yet.
Margie| 1.6.10 @ 7:26PM
Before this, I didn't even know Brit Hume was a Christian. Awesome. I am glad that he didn't care about "offending" the rest of the world and instead chose to tell Tiger what would be the very best thing he (or anyone) could ever do! Good going, Brit. And Mr. Baldwin for backing him.
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The basis of the faith is quite clear. Either you accept the evidence that the resurrection of Christ actually occurred in time and space or you do not.
Franklin| 1.6.10 @ 11:05PM
Brit Hume spoke the day after his comment, I believe to Bill O'Reily. He said the flack he's getting for his comment is just what the Bible said would happen.
I agree. Jesus also said that they are not rejecting Brit, but rejecting Him.
It's like that statement about Athiests I heard once:
Athiests don't believe in God ... and they hate Him.
Margie| 1.6.10 @ 11:24PM
That's right Franklin.. Jesus said~
"If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you." Jn. 15:18.
Inge| 1.7.10 @ 6:31AM
Jesus told his deciples: "Tehy will haul you before the courts, ridicule you, and prosecute you all because of me; but remember they did it to me, before you!"
That;s what is the current atheists, progressives etc action.
Those who ridicule christian faith are thinking that they are god. Case in point: Obami is some sort of god. What a mockery, God is not to be mocked.
They reap what they sow!!!
Wayne Kirby| 1.7.10 @ 6:42AM
God Bless Brit Hume for his suggestions to Tiger. I too, believe that with the help of Jesus Christ, Tiger can seek and get forgiveness and have a peace which truly surpasses all human understanding. I can say this confidently, as I have experienced it personally. I pray that not only Tiger, but also his wife and children just give God a chance in their lives as well.
JimH| 1.7.10 @ 8:45AM
Some elements of Christianity are not so accesable. I think it was Paul Johnson who said that one of the reasons for the success of Islam in previously nominal Christian parts of the world was the difficulty people had with understanding the Trinity.
Red Phillips | 1.7.10 @ 9:03AM
Amen! Great post!
And on a side note, I'm glad Margie and I finally agree on something.
B. Ulman| 1.7.10 @ 9:46AM
You people must have come from the asylum of ignorance. With all the problems in the contry(and world), you REALLY think a "pie in the sky" cares or can help Tiger, no way.All of you add up prayers "asked" and prayers "answered",after coming up with the answer(none) you might stop it. Also this whole thing is a slap right in Tiger`s mothers face,what and insult to her and her religion. We all need to keep religion PRIVATE AND PERSONAL and it is none of Brits business.
Babino| 1.7.10 @ 10:30AM
Brit was asked his opinion and gave it. Big whoop. Tiger can take it or leave it. I'm quite sure this was not the worst thing he has heard regarding his "situation".
Red Phillips | 1.7.10 @ 1:21PM
Mr. Ulman, Christains should take their direction from the Bible. The notion that "we all need to keep religion PRIVATE AND PERSONAL" is a totally modern idea historically speaking and is not supported by the Bible. Christains are, in fact, commanded to share their faith. The idea that you don't discuss religion came about in a time when there was a broad Christain consensus and you didn't want pleasant dinner conversation errupting over the relative merits of infant baptism or whatever. But that presuposes that people take religion and matters of faith seriously. That is why it might provoke an argument. It does not mean that people are cavelier aboy religion as if it is a matter of little consequence. In fact, it is a matter of eternal consequence.
Red Phillips | 1.7.10 @ 1:24PM
oops ... here is the spell checked version I meant to post
Mr. Ulman, Christians should take their direction from the Bible. The notion that "we all need to keep religion PRIVATE AND PERSONAL" is a totally modern idea historically speaking and is not supported by the Bible. Christians are, in fact, commanded to share their faith. The idea that you don't discuss religion came about in a time when there was a broad Christian consensus and you didn't want pleasant dinner conversation erupting over the relative merits of infant baptism or whatever. But that presupposes that people take religion and matters of faith seriously. That is why it might provoke an argument. It does not mean that people were cavalier about religion or considered it a matter of little consequence. In fact, it is a matter of eternal consequence.
Warren Piece| 1.8.10 @ 12:18PM
Christianity is by its very nature a public religion. Making it "private" makes Christianity into something it can't be and untrue to itself.
Christ Jesus was not crucified in private. Neither can the proclamation of His Gospel be shut away in dark rooms.
If this is what you regard as “extremism”, make the most of it. Show yourself for the bigot you are.
Bob| 1.7.10 @ 10:39AM
Hmmm... I thought this country was founded on religious freedom and that all religions should be respected....
What if someone had said he should become a Jew since Yom Kippur presents an excellent opportunity for atonement? Would you have supported that statement as strongly?
What if a devout, pro-peace Muslim told Tiger to convert to Islam? Would you have supported that statement?
The statements I've seen here at AmSpec continue to bear witness to the fact that the extreme right wing in this country are a group of Christian fanatics. Perhaps that is why the Republican party has so few members today. You all do realize your religious fanaticism gives power to the Dems, don't you? This country will never deal with the immorality of our huge debt if the Republican party is not focused TOTALLY on secular issues. It is too bad that you guys are ruining our country.
Babino| 1.7.10 @ 10:51AM
Bob-Since I am a Christian, than no, I would not agree that Islam or Judaism would be faiths that Tiger should convert to. However, as an American I would wholeheartedly support the notion that they'd have every right to express their opinion. That's the difference.
Bob| 1.7.10 @ 10:59AM
If Brit Hume were a Muslim and expressed the same relative thought, all of you would have said that you would never watch him, or Fox, again. Please tell me you would show the same support if he told Tiger to convert to Islam. That would bolster your argument.
Franklin| 1.7.10 @ 10:29PM
Bob,
There have been many celebrities that have converted to Islam, Christian Science, Morman, etc. I feel bad for them because I believe Jesus Christ is the savior and is the answer to who we are.
BUT I never let their beliefs interfere with what I thought of them. I still love them.
When Cat Stevens converted, I was sad - only because he stopped recording!
Randy| 1.11.10 @ 1:20PM
Bob, if Britt were Muslim and expressed the same relative thought, most of the secular media (maybe even you) would be afraid to attack him as they have as a Christian. Remember the carto0ns?
You see, Christianity is different. Not by fear, but by forgivness are people "converted".
Red Phillips | 1.7.10 @ 1:13PM
"What if someone had said he should become a Jew since Yom Kippur presents an excellent opportunity for atonement? Would you have supported that statement as strongly?"
No Bob, because Christianity is the one True Religion and Judaism is not. That is the problem with modern dogmatic secularists. They can't grasp that some people actually believe their religion to be true.
GregA| 1.7.10 @ 2:31PM
You have limited us, Bob. I was told that we Christian fanatics were ruining the whole world.
LukeTheDrifter| 1.7.10 @ 10:40AM
It's a good thing B. Ulman would never insult anybody or their religion.
Seriously; you were joking, right?
Bob| 1.7.10 @ 10:47AM
One more thought... The problem with Brit Hume making this statement was not that it was inappropriate for any individual to make that kind of religious recommendation, but that it was a news show and as a newsperson he should be showing impartiality. If he had made that same statement on a blog instead of a news show, you would not have seen this kind of reaction...
I also think it is quite funny that Brit Hume thinks that it is easy to get absolution in Christianity than any other religion. That's the way to go, Brit...
Babino| 1.7.10 @ 10:52AM
Again-he was asked his opinion. Since when can an opinion be impartial?
GregA| 1.7.10 @ 1:41PM
Yes, all news shows and newsrooms are opinion free.
Security!!
LukeTheDrifter| 1.7.10 @ 10:49AM
It's a good thing Bob respects all religions.
Seriously; you were joking, right?
LukeTheDrifter| 1.7.10 @ 10:52AM
You can't tell me that people who think they're smarter than everybody else don't understand that they're being blatantly hypocritical.
Because that would be just too delicious.
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Franklin| 1.7.10 @ 10:51PM
One more thing. Christianity is a way of life. In no way can we separate who we are in Christ (being a Christian) from who we are as a person - it's all the same.
When a person becomes a Christian, they give up claim to themselves and start the process of living as Jesus lived.
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