Earlier today, news broke that A&E Network "suspended" Phil Robertson, the lead man of Duck Dynasty, for his comments against homosexuality in a recent GQ Magazine personal profile. You can read more on the story from The Hollywood Reporter here.
The circumstance is unjust towards Phil. This is my rapid reaction to the nerve-fraying nonsense.
First, though, understand that I do not speak condemnation to the persons but to the lies and actions from the lies-- the sin and the devils behind it all. We all struggle against the kingdom of darkness and it's lies and enticements. Some with hetero lust, some homo lust, some drunkeness, and so on. Whichever you have been deceived about, don't feel bad or condemned. You are not a "bad person". You do need deliverance, but it is totally out of God's love for you. So never confuse strong emotions and feelings with something "being okay". Don't claim or bind yourself to the strong urge in question-- the sin is not YOU! What is deception if it doesn't make something seem real or necessary? Oh, it's gonna feel real, alright. That is the nature of deception. You just have to accept what God says about the matter and, in faith, hold fast to His word despite whatever strong enticement there is. There is powerful deliverance too-- something many Christians are ignorant of-- and that is one of the biggest deficiencies in the church. So take heart, those ignorant churches aren't IT! Don't stop there, journey closer to Father God! He's so much better than you've ever known! Really, I'm not sure how to thoroughly get you to understand how much Father God loves you and how much I love you while at the same time seeking your deliverance. It's the sin that's wrong, NOT the sinnner! We are ALL sinners. I love you whoever you are, okay?
Anyway, I haven't had the chance to watch Duck Dynasty yet. So don't dismiss me as a fanboy.
That said, let me get this straight, "his own personal beliefs" gets Phil suspended but, "A&E Networks ...always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community" is not equivalent of 'own personal beliefs'?? THAT'S YOUR OWN PERSONAL BELIEFS, A&E!! Hypocrites. I don't see GQ profiling A&E. No, they are profiling PHIL! He's his own man. He's not you, A&E. He doesn't represent you. No, you are apparently contracted to a REALITY show. YOU ARE JUST THE CAMERA PEEKING INTO HIS PERSONAL LIFE. He didn't even say that on the show. You are trolling, A&E. You are encroaching. You are reaching. You are targeting. It's a different story if this was an employee representing A&E. Phil isn't your employee. At least that is how A&E has sold it to us in the past. Either way, something stinks here. In addition, it is intriguing how this encroachment might spill over from personal rights into business encroachment since Phil's business-- Duck Commander, his employment-- is also being filmed. If I were Phil, I'd consider filing suit and taking filming rights to FOX or Netflix.
Besides, PHIL IS RIGHT. What he said is the God-ordained TRUTH! You read what those poor deceived groups say and I can't even finish reading their statement. The lies makes me want to beat the devil's head in!! Why do we put up with political correctness, pandering, and persecution-lite? I hope Phil takes a stand and I hope you will too the next time you are affected by such.
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