Comments on: Child Molesters Shouldn’t…

By: shari brown

shari brown — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:11:21 +0000

Another perspective on death http://deathisnotdying.com/eventvideo/

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:54:33 +0000

So did Michael Jackson deserved all the mourning the got despite the overwhelming likelihood that he was a serial child molester? Sure, none of us are perfect, but most people don't sexually abuse children. We're all sinners, but all sin is not equal. Does Adolf Hitler deserve the same sendoff that a fallen American soldier in Afghanistan should receive? Michael Jackson was a sad, corrupt and miserable man with a lot of musical talent who died prematurely because he was abusing his body with drugs. Pardon me for not joining the mourn-fest.

By: Mikes

Mikes — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:52:45 +0000

I don't wanna label him or anything. no no no. I'm in the right position to do so. What i think? I think it's just right for the person who had contributed so much to the music industry. Let's pay him respect. As what PAUL had said: give the recognition to whom it is due.

By: Texas in Africa

Texas in Africa — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:10:22 +0000

Thoughts on MJ: this is what happens to an abused child. MJ's father was a horrible parent, and that explains most of why MJ turned out so messed up in so many ways. And if somebody doesn't step in to advocate on that child's behalf, a whole world of incredible talent and potential is in some ways wasted.

Thoughts on the coverage of MJ: make it stop. I don't care. NPR, you have betrayed me.

By: Cristy

Cristy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:49:34 +0000

None of us are honorable in God's sight. God sees Christ when He looks on those who accept Christ's sacrifice for their sins … and then He sees honor.

I am as lousy as MJ without Christ. We all are. Don't be fooled into thinking because you haven't committed his 'sins' that somehow you are better. No one is. ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

Slippery slope.

By: Cristy

Cristy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:43:18 +0000

While Lionel Richie sang "Jesus is love," all I kept thinking was, did MJ know Jesus? And regardless of what he did or didn't do in this life, where is he spending eternity? That's all that is important.

It's sad that so many are wrapped up in this memorial … and in his death. Where were they in his life?

By: bigdaddyjer

bigdaddyjer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:30:12 +0000

Memorial services focus on the positive aspects of a person's life. At my grandfather's funeral we didn't focus on his battles with alcoholism and its impact on his family. We talked about his sense of humor and his ability to tell larger than life stories. We didn't focus on his penchant for hiding booze all over the house and how he almost accidentally burned the house down once.

I agree that the coverage of MJ's death and funeral services have been nauseating. I loved, absolutely loved, MJ as a kid. As an adult, I grew disillusioned with him, viewing him first with pity, and later with out and out disgust. MJ's legacy as a human being has certainly been tainted by the label of "child molester". I am unable to separate my thoughts about him as an artist or human being from that label – I wish I could.

Having said that, I find him no less deserving of a loving memorial than the rest of us. The memorial is for his family, friends, and fans that he has left behind. It is not for those of us who view him with disgust, pity, etc.

By: JessGerstmeyer

JessGerstmeyer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:11:02 +0000

…I'll start by saying, the only people who REALLY know if he was even a child molester are Michael, the children, and God…none of us knew him…I wonder if anyone really knew him. He was such a lonely soul…and that makes me sad. I do hope his family will have peace. And I pray that he found God so that he too may finally have peace.

By: stephen

stephen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:07:00 +0000

We always tend to look at the bad things about people.. Ya the dude was pretty jacked up and I dont listen to his music, but he did revolutionize the music world and im sure there were good things about him but no one knew him except for the people in the picture and they are crying……

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:58:00 +0000

Hmmm…didn't watch the memorial service but saw clips at the gym. It sickened me to see the media circus and the idol worship of people. It was also weird for me to see people there who didn't know him personally. He was musician. That's all. I pity his children and grieve for those who truly loved and cared about him. As to his life, I have my opinions but what's the point of sharing them? He's dead. And that's pretty final (when you don't know Christ). In other words, He' s already been judged (by the God Himself) Why do I need to add my judgement or opinions about His life?