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Brit Hume gives politically incorrect advice to Tiger Woods

Posted by Rick

Published: January 3, 2010 - 2:42 PM

Good on ya Brit:

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OH!!! Brit is in trouble. ... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by codekeyguy | January 3, 2010 2:57 PM | Score: 11 (15 votes cast)

codekeyguy:

OH!!! Brit is in trouble. He said an extremely offensive word: CHRISTIANITY!

1. Posted by codekeyguy | January 3, 2010 2:57 PM | Score: 11 (15 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 14:57

Amen Brit, Amen!... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by TexBob | January 3, 2010 3:46 PM | Score: 10 (12 votes cast)

TexBob:

Amen Brit, Amen!

2. Posted by TexBob | January 3, 2010 3:46 PM | Score: 10 (12 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 15:46

nothing wrong with saying C... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by trip | January 3, 2010 3:58 PM | Score: -13 (21 votes cast)

trip:

nothing wrong with saying Christianity, but telling someone to change religions like this is a bit too much. how would he like me saying that he should convert to Islam because Christianity doesn't emphasize hospitality to guests enough? does hume even know what spiritual support Buddhism provides people when the going gets rough?

3. Posted by trip | January 3, 2010 3:58 PM | Score: -13 (21 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 15:58

Brit, you're an A-list comm... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Sir Toby Belch | January 3, 2010 4:22 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)

Sir Toby Belch:

Brit, you're an A-list commentator, and I love
you, but..........this comment is just begging
to be wrapped around your neck by the enemy.
You're going to be pilloried in Liberal Square
ad infinitum. But, I guess you knew that.

4. Posted by Sir Toby Belch | January 3, 2010 4:22 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 16:22

Trip - Whether you... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by jim m | January 3, 2010 4:25 PM | Score: 9 (15 votes cast)

jim m:

Trip -

Whether you agree with Brit or not, there is another benefit that he did not mention: There are a number of very committed Christians already on the tour. He would get some much needed support from them if such a change were to take place in his life. That being said, Christianity has a long history of making dramatic changes in people's lives for the better. I'm not aware of any similar stories for Buddhism.

However, I would not expect him to make any big changes in this area of his life. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't expect it.

Regardless, Brit is going to take a lot of heat for speaking his mind. He violated two cannons of liberalism: 1) All religions are the same so therefore one cannot offer something that another doesn't offer (a ridiculous view which is false on it's face) and 2) Suggesting that Christianity is good. (all religions are equal EXCEPT for Christianity in the liberal's eyes)

Anyway... Good for you Brit!

Now we can all wait for the religious persecution to begin all in the name of tolerance of course.

5. Posted by jim m | January 3, 2010 4:25 PM | Score: 9 (15 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 16:25

When B.J. Clinton got caugh... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by DavidL | January 3, 2010 6:29 PM | Score: 7 (11 votes cast)

DavidL:

When B.J. Clinton got caught with his pants down, he brought in the Reverend Jackson to absolve him. I recall no libtard objections.

6. Posted by DavidL | January 3, 2010 6:29 PM | Score: 7 (11 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 18:29

If you believe Christianity... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 3, 2010 7:36 PM | Score: 7 (11 votes cast)

Jeff Blogworthy:

If you believe Christianity possesses ultimate, absolute truth then it is not "to much" to tell someone to change religions. In fact, is is your solemn duty to the extent that you love them. I'm with Brit. Jesus Christ is the exclusive hope for mankind's salvation.

Would I be offended if someone told Tiger to convert to Islam? Hardly. Why should I be? I still assert that Christianity is superior in every respect. Islam is a religion of death that leads straight to hell. Christians convince people to act of their own free will. We do not tell people to 'convert or die.'

7. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 3, 2010 7:36 PM | Score: 7 (11 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 19:36

When B.J. Clinton got caugh... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by LiberalNitemare | January 3, 2010 7:58 PM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)

LiberalNitemare:

When B.J. Clinton got caught with his pants down, he brought in the Reverend Jackson to absolve him. I recall no libtard objections.
Posted by DavidL
--------------
Liberals have no problem with religion in general and christianity in specific when they are 'using' it.

Liberals are only offended by religion when it offers no political return.

8. Posted by LiberalNitemare | January 3, 2010 7:58 PM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 19:58

Good thing Woods was not ra... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by bobdog | January 3, 2010 8:03 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)

bobdog:

Good thing Woods was not raised by his father. Muslims are kinda strict about apostasy.

9. Posted by bobdog | January 3, 2010 8:03 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 20:03

I guess the apostasy thing ... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by LiberalNitemare | January 3, 2010 8:10 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)

LiberalNitemare:

I guess the apostasy thing is ok for soome as long as they're good hosts.

10. Posted by LiberalNitemare | January 3, 2010 8:10 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 20:10

Good for Brit...it is impor... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Michael | January 3, 2010 8:32 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)

Michael:

Good for Brit...it is important to be politically incorrect all the time. Screw Libs!

11. Posted by Michael | January 3, 2010 8:32 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 20:32

I'm a Christian, not a Budd... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by DC | January 3, 2010 9:46 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)

DC:

I'm a Christian, not a Buddhist, but I know enough to know that Brit Hume probably knows nothing about Buddhism. By engaging in behavior that is destructive to himself and others, Tiger is "violating" a central tenet of Buddhism. See an interesting summary here:

http://buddhism.about.com/od/basicbuddhistteachings/tp/buddhismunfaq.htm

12. Posted by DC | January 3, 2010 9:46 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)

Posted on January 3, 2010 21:46

I'm a Christian, n... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Brett Buck | January 4, 2010 12:17 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)

Brett Buck:

I'm a Christian, not a Buddhist, but I know enough to know that Brit Hume probably knows nothing about Buddhism. By engaging in behavior that is destructive to himself and others, Tiger is "violating" a central tenet of Buddhism

I had the same thought- what does Hume know about Buddism? But your comment somewhat misses his point. I think that all major religions would find Tiger's activities improper to varying degrees. Hume was referring to redemption.

13. Posted by Brett Buck | January 4, 2010 12:17 AM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 00:17

If it works for Tiger, perh... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 12:38 AM | Score: 0 (4 votes cast)

914:

If it works for Tiger, perhaps Barry should consider switchin faiths?

14. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 12:38 AM | Score: 0 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 00:38

Moralizing, passing judgmen... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by Peter F. | January 4, 2010 1:09 AM | Score: -2 (8 votes cast)

Peter F.:

Moralizing, passing judgment (unChristian) and making religious recommendations to a private citizen regarding his indiscretions (not that I condone Tiger's actions, privately) is the stuff best left to the National Enquirer and gossip columnists.

15. Posted by Peter F. | January 4, 2010 1:09 AM | Score: -2 (8 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 01:09

I didn't get a judgment fro... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Jim Addison | January 4, 2010 4:13 AM | Score: 2 (6 votes cast)

Jim Addison:

I didn't get a judgment from Hume's remarks; we are in fact called as Christians to make "fraternal corrections" with our brothers that they might amend their ways. It is not the recognition or condemnation of sin which makes Christianity different, but rather the redemption freely offered, grace granted without merit by the sacrifice of Christ.

I don't pretend to know enough about Buddhism to opine upon its tenets but in Tiger Woods' case I feel safe in declaring that they don't appear to be working.

16. Posted by Jim Addison | January 4, 2010 4:13 AM | Score: 2 (6 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 04:13

I guess the "moderation" pa... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by Oyster | January 4, 2010 6:31 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)

Oyster:

I guess the "moderation" part of the faith was lost on Tiger.

17. Posted by Oyster | January 4, 2010 6:31 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 06:31

Hume is just another ultra-... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by AlfalfaSpat | January 4, 2010 8:56 AM | Score: -8 (10 votes cast)

AlfalfaSpat:

Hume is just another ultra-conservative with a skewered perspective on the world and the feeling that his religious beliefs are superior. This kind of utterance is no surprise, but disgraceful nonetheless.

Better not to give advice on religion unless asked, even if his intentions were earnest.

Anyway, this discussion has legs:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/1/4/821689/-Brit-Hume:-Buddhists-cant-be-redeemed.-Followers-agree.

18. Posted by AlfalfaSpat | January 4, 2010 8:56 AM | Score: -8 (10 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 08:56

Proud to be quoted. I guara... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 10:14 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)

Jeff Blogworthy:

Proud to be quoted. I guarantee that Brit Hume knows more about Buddhism than you know about Christianity. Your twisting of Brit's quote itself shows your ignorance.

The concept of 'redemption' is uniquely Christian. To redeem means 'to recover by payment.' Christ saves us from our sin by making the payment for our sin Himself. We accept His sacrifice by faith. That is redemption. It is Christian jargon. Buddhists do not seek redemption and it has no correlate in the religion. Therefore your title is correct by definition.

19. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 10:14 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 10:14

P.S. If yo are going to quo... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 10:26 AM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

Jeff Blogworthy:

P.S. If yo are going to quote me, I don't mind but you could at least post the brief context. There is no excuse for doing otherwise, other than to focus on what you view as the most salacious aspect. It is dishonest and rather vile -- just the behavior I have come to expect from liberals.

20. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 10:26 AM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 10:26

Help me here. How does this... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by BluesHarper | January 4, 2010 11:11 AM | Score: -4 (4 votes cast)

BluesHarper:

Help me here. How does this go? Let him without sin cast the first stone. Tiger's private activities are non of our business and if we learn about them we should shut up. Who are we to point a finger at Tiger? Let's all look in our own closet once. I had no idea that so many Wizbang commenters were so squeaky clean. And none of you made it as Pope yet? How can that be?

Good grief!

21. Posted by BluesHarper | January 4, 2010 11:11 AM | Score: -4 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 11:11

Saying you need Jesus is no... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 11:17 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)

Jeff Blogworthy:

Saying you need Jesus is not the same as a stoning, dunderhead.

22. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | January 4, 2010 11:17 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 11:17

"Tiger's private activit... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 11:25 AM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

914:

"Tiger's private activities are non of our business and if we learn about them we should shut up"

We dont care about His stupid business.. He should keep His crude behavior to Himself and not take it out on a fire hydrant. We are commenting on Brit Hume's advice..

23. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 11:25 AM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 11:25

George Carlin is looking do... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Timmer | January 4, 2010 12:14 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

Timmer:

George Carlin is looking down and having a wonderful laugh. I'm just sayin'.

24. Posted by Timmer | January 4, 2010 12:14 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 12:14

Brit's anomalous (for him) ... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by bryanD | January 4, 2010 1:48 PM | Score: -5 (5 votes cast)

bryanD:

Brit's anomalous (for him) pastoral recommendation to a member of the Buddhist community tradition is a likely symptom of job insecurity on Old Sleepy's part.

I wonder if Hume has envangalized among Kristol and Wallace wayward tribe members like Madoff, Abramoff, or Soros?

25. Posted by bryanD | January 4, 2010 1:48 PM | Score: -5 (5 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 13:48

"I wonder if Hume has envan... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 2:29 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

914:

"I wonder if Hume has envangalized among Kristol and Wallace wayward tribe members like Madoff, Abramoff, or Soros?"

Probably, they are in a different league than Tiger though. He's just a womanizer like BJ. The 3 You mentioned are more on par with Barry, Alinski and Gore.

26. Posted by 914 | January 4, 2010 2:29 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 14:29

The religion of peace (Isla... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by WildWillie | January 4, 2010 7:51 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

WildWillie:

The religion of peace (Islam) kills you if you do not believe.

Brit Hume was more or less telling Tiger that you have already been forgiving all he has to do is acknowledge his sin. Tiger's wife and children are suffering, no doubt but the liberals are fine with that while Brit is concerned and wanted to help the man. Liberals are the ideology of hate. ww

27. Posted by WildWillie | January 4, 2010 7:51 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)

Posted on January 4, 2010 19:51

Redneck Christians:<p... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by Kumar | January 5, 2010 12:18 AM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)

Kumar:

Redneck Christians:

You seem to be losing everything -- your country, presidency, and your freedoms.
How sad.
Waaaaa.
Where's your messiah now.

28. Posted by Kumar | January 5, 2010 12:18 AM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)

Posted on January 5, 2010 00:18

"Redneck Christians:<... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by 914 | January 5, 2010 2:04 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

914:

"Redneck Christians:

You seem to be losing everything -- your country, presidency, and your freedoms.
How sad.
Waaaaa.
Where's your messiah now."

coming soon

29. Posted by 914 | January 5, 2010 2:04 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on January 5, 2010 02:04

coming soon</strong... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by SteveP | January 5, 2010 6:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SteveP:

coming soon

Sure.

Wishful thinking since your last messiah, Bush, was a little closer to the devil than to an angel.

30. Posted by SteveP | January 5, 2010 6:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on January 5, 2010 06:42

#30Ha ha, how the ... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by 914 | January 5, 2010 11:29 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

914:

#30

Ha ha, how the hell would You know?

31. Posted by 914 | January 5, 2010 11:29 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on January 5, 2010 11:29

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