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My letter to A&E about Phil Robertson
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Bowden ([email protected])
To: aefeedback
Sent: Fri, Dec 20, 2013 11:09 am
Subject: Your position on Phil Robertson "The Duck Commander"
To whom it may concern (at A&E),
Your decision to fire Phil Robertson, if it stands, will go down as the worst in your network history. I ask that you re-consider the whole misunderstanding and re-instate Mr. Robertson to the show Duck Dynasty. I am not related to or connected with the Robertson family in any way, except that I share their spiritual and moral values. I am a Christian. By the way… that term “Christian” happens to be a LOVE GROUP, not a hate group. I urge you to go back and re-read the GQ article in its entirety and then show me where exactly there is any hint of hate toward gay people in Phil’s words. Be honest with yourselves and for a moment, just stop pandering to the biased influence of those who push the gay agenda. Read those words from Mr. Robertson. He is simply stating his views on sinners. They are harsh, yes. But the words are not his words, they are straight from the Holy Bible.
I assume you know the Bible story. I would bet that some of you folks who are in high positions with the A&E family of networks probably have a copy of the Holy Bible on your own shelf or coffee table at home. Do you believe it to be the inspired word of God? Do you believe it to be true?
If so, I am sure you would agree that the words in I Corinthians, as referenced accurately by Mr. Robertson, are words of judgment written by the apostle Paul. If you study the context of that scripture, you know that Paul was speaking to an audience of lost sinners in Corinth. Right? He was giving them straight talk so they would understand that their lifestyles, their chosen actions, were separating them from God and from the eventual salvation God offers. It is plain and clear. He listed not only the homosexuals, but also those who practice other sinful lifestyles. Basically he is talking about the benefits of having high moral standards. If you believe the words of the Holy Bible, I am sure you recognize that God is a just God. In Romans, it is said that God will save whomever he chooses to save, but to the others there will be wrath! But he is also a God of GRACE because he wants all of his created people to be saved and to choose His ways. He loves the world, you know that. And so does Phil Robertson. There is no hate in this dialog.
If not, please consider taking some time out of your busy life and read what the Bible says. It is a rather long read, so It might be helpful to seek some Bible study groups in your area to help you zoom in on the meaning of it all. You will find that it contains the story of humanity and all creation. God is the one who put us here on earth for His purposes. He is the one who will ultimately determine our eternal destiny. I urge you to take a read of this book and realize that I am asking you to do so out of love. Just like Phil Robertson, I would not wish for anyone to miss out on the Glorious plan God has for our lives in eternity. I want to go there. I would love to someday meet you in Heaven and share in the peace and wonder of it all. It is a place where only Love exists. No hate. Phil Robertson was once a sinner. I was once a sinner. We are all sinners. God did not initially make us that way, but Satan introduced sin to humanity. And because of it, all of mankind is subject to it. Sin separates people from God. BUT, Jesus Christ came to give us a way out of sin and into the everlasting life with God. I hope you’ll re-consider and see that Phil Robertson is a SAVED sinner who is only trying to help other sinners see the way to find salvation. It is LOVE, not hate speak.
OK, so one final question. What does A&E stand to lose if they stand firm on the decision to axe Mr. Robertson?
I am not a television programming expert or much of a business wizard. But to me it looks like A&E is about to lose the largest television audience EVER known to any TV show in the history of television broadcasting. Do you really think that pleasing the GBLT (not sure if I got all the letters right) sector of the entertainment industry is worth it? If you count their numbers, they are few in relation to others in your viewership. Would the censorship of Phll Robertson gain anything over the millions of dollars you stand to earn from the continuation of this wholesome TV show? You cannot deny that it is primarily watched by people with generally high moral values? If you count us, there are many.
I hope you’ll re-instate Phil Robertson to the TV show. But if you don’t, you have lost me as a viewer of your shows.
Terry L. Bowden
Romans 14:19
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Bowden ([email protected])
To: aefeedback
Sent: Fri, Dec 20, 2013 11:09 am
Subject: Your position on Phil Robertson "The Duck Commander"
To whom it may concern (at A&E),
Your decision to fire Phil Robertson, if it stands, will go down as the worst in your network history. I ask that you re-consider the whole misunderstanding and re-instate Mr. Robertson to the show Duck Dynasty. I am not related to or connected with the Robertson family in any way, except that I share their spiritual and moral values. I am a Christian. By the way… that term “Christian” happens to be a LOVE GROUP, not a hate group. I urge you to go back and re-read the GQ article in its entirety and then show me where exactly there is any hint of hate toward gay people in Phil’s words. Be honest with yourselves and for a moment, just stop pandering to the biased influence of those who push the gay agenda. Read those words from Mr. Robertson. He is simply stating his views on sinners. They are harsh, yes. But the words are not his words, they are straight from the Holy Bible.
I assume you know the Bible story. I would bet that some of you folks who are in high positions with the A&E family of networks probably have a copy of the Holy Bible on your own shelf or coffee table at home. Do you believe it to be the inspired word of God? Do you believe it to be true?
If so, I am sure you would agree that the words in I Corinthians, as referenced accurately by Mr. Robertson, are words of judgment written by the apostle Paul. If you study the context of that scripture, you know that Paul was speaking to an audience of lost sinners in Corinth. Right? He was giving them straight talk so they would understand that their lifestyles, their chosen actions, were separating them from God and from the eventual salvation God offers. It is plain and clear. He listed not only the homosexuals, but also those who practice other sinful lifestyles. Basically he is talking about the benefits of having high moral standards. If you believe the words of the Holy Bible, I am sure you recognize that God is a just God. In Romans, it is said that God will save whomever he chooses to save, but to the others there will be wrath! But he is also a God of GRACE because he wants all of his created people to be saved and to choose His ways. He loves the world, you know that. And so does Phil Robertson. There is no hate in this dialog.
If not, please consider taking some time out of your busy life and read what the Bible says. It is a rather long read, so It might be helpful to seek some Bible study groups in your area to help you zoom in on the meaning of it all. You will find that it contains the story of humanity and all creation. God is the one who put us here on earth for His purposes. He is the one who will ultimately determine our eternal destiny. I urge you to take a read of this book and realize that I am asking you to do so out of love. Just like Phil Robertson, I would not wish for anyone to miss out on the Glorious plan God has for our lives in eternity. I want to go there. I would love to someday meet you in Heaven and share in the peace and wonder of it all. It is a place where only Love exists. No hate. Phil Robertson was once a sinner. I was once a sinner. We are all sinners. God did not initially make us that way, but Satan introduced sin to humanity. And because of it, all of mankind is subject to it. Sin separates people from God. BUT, Jesus Christ came to give us a way out of sin and into the everlasting life with God. I hope you’ll re-consider and see that Phil Robertson is a SAVED sinner who is only trying to help other sinners see the way to find salvation. It is LOVE, not hate speak.
OK, so one final question. What does A&E stand to lose if they stand firm on the decision to axe Mr. Robertson?
I am not a television programming expert or much of a business wizard. But to me it looks like A&E is about to lose the largest television audience EVER known to any TV show in the history of television broadcasting. Do you really think that pleasing the GBLT (not sure if I got all the letters right) sector of the entertainment industry is worth it? If you count their numbers, they are few in relation to others in your viewership. Would the censorship of Phll Robertson gain anything over the millions of dollars you stand to earn from the continuation of this wholesome TV show? You cannot deny that it is primarily watched by people with generally high moral values? If you count us, there are many.
I hope you’ll re-instate Phil Robertson to the TV show. But if you don’t, you have lost me as a viewer of your shows.
Terry L. Bowden
Romans 14:19
yep, sorry, I said the C word,lol. It's been an ongoing discussion on the cub forum. I'll try to post a link in another thread if y'all want to read thru it.
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