Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, ad infinitum. The overblown media coverage like this is usually reserved for the passing of former presidents. To put it all in perspective, he was a great entertainer and had some very popular songs, and that was pretty much it. Did he actually change people's lives for the better? I have been a big fan of singers in the past, as most people have, but did they actually change our lives? Without ever hearing their music, would we really have been any different at our core? There is very little likelihood that we would have, just as Jackson's fans wouldn't have been much different at their core if they never heard his music. Now, of course, many will dispute that, but if they base how they have lived their lives by liking Jackson's music, then it's a sad situation. Also, the adulation this person has received is interesting, to say the least, for one who is extremely hedonistic, accused of pedophilia, a drug addict, and in the last 10 to 15 years considered by many to be a freak.
There are those in society that have permanently altered lives for the better that when they die undoubtedly would be lucky to get 10% of the attention that Michael Jackson's death received. Consider that Billy Graham has brought actual transformation to millions of people throughout the world by bringing them to Christ. James Dobson has similarly changed numerous individuals and families for the better with his Focus on the Family organization. Hopefully, these great men will live for many years, but when they pass, can you imagine the lack of attention they will receive by the celebrity-driven media and populace.
Across this country there are a multitude of sidewalk counselors and pro-life advocates, in general, who have actually saved thousands of lives from being destroyed. When these people die, odds are that their local press will not mark their passing except for your normal obituary. But when you think about it, these people have changed more lives than Michael Jackson ever did. How many lives did he save? If he had, it's obvious we would have heard about it by now.
Celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Anna Nichole Smith, and numerous others died in a similar fashion of heavy drug usage and obvious sadness in their lives. Maybe they knew that they didn't deserve all of the attention, but didn't know how to deal with it any other way. Possibly, they might have wished that they were like the unknown sidewalk counselor receiving the internal reward of saving a life. Instead they were on the receiving end of tremendous amounts of adulation from the media and public for often doing little that deserved it.
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Shut Up Already !
Michael Jackson was not a freak, but a lonely, generous, kindhearted human being. And he was INNNOCENT of all charges brought against him!!
We call for complete vindication of Michael Jackson by mainstream media.
Michael Jackson was exonerated by a jury of his peers in 2005. Not good enough
for his fans. For his children's sake, mainstream media must become more
responsible. We discuss how truth can compel mainstream media to publicly admit
it wrongly accused Michael Jackson of despicable crimes. Many people still
believe Michael Jackson was guilty of these crimes. People were influenced to
believe the allegations were true by a biased mainstream media.
This group is NOT about vilifying the boys who falsely accused Michael of these crimes. They were kids who were easily manipulated by their parents. Our desire is that these boy accusers (now young men) will summon the strength to come forward and vindicate Michael. This group is about supporting these two young men, so they can do this.
Please join us.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vindication_Better_Than_Tributes
Michael Jackson was NOT a freak or a pedophile. Read the truth and stop listening to media lies and distortion.
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However, as a pro-lifer myself I do wish that MJ would have stated his position on abortion--the most serious of crimes against humanity.
Being a Christian and a lover of children I would hope that he was strongly against it. However the imagery in his videos on war, poverty and killing of animals and trees..I never saw a picture of an aborted fetus---way more heinous IMO than a dead tree... love MJ anyway.
This is extremely upsetting. Is this a Christian who wrote this? I can't tell because there's alot of cruelty in it. For one, Michael was EXTREMELY Pro-Life and often talked about how many children, babies are dying for no reason at all. Countless times. In interviews and in private. He was Devastated when Debbie Rowe, his former wife had a miscarriage.
And Michael Jackson did save lives. Alot of them. And if you look into the crazy amounts of charity work that he did, you'd know that. This man literally sent a team of people to find a liver for a dying toddler. He was one of Ryan White's biggest supporters. He's sent aid to war torn countries. He insisted upon not only singing in but writing We Are the World which helped millions. He visited hopsitalsand prayed with, read to, and brought toys to sick children. He paid medical bills for a bo who was badly burned. He covered *alot* of medical bills for kids who had no insurance. Michael's friend and tour director, Kenny Ortega mentioned a time they were in Romania and the conditions in an orphanage were so terrible that Michael said he would not go on stage unless the conditions were turned around by tomorrow and he wrote a check and it was done.
Michael was an incredibly generous and compassionate human being who had ALOT of Christian friends who speak incredibly HIGHLY of Michael including Andrea and Sandra Crouch, David Pack, Lucious Smith to name a few.
Did you know that Michael Jackson always visited hospitals and orphanges before doing a show? H not only saved lives by providing people with medical care they may not have been able to get without him paying for it, but he also created a foundation that provided vaccinations, food, cloths and other aid to children. In 1995 Michael jackson collapsed from exhaustion and dehydration while preparing for an HBO special. He was rushed to the ER and the doctor who treated him recenetly came out after he died and said Michael jackson almost died *then*. That he was literally on his death bed. He said Michael would've died if he had gone one or two more hours in the state he was in. He said at that time, Michael Jackson was completely drug free. He *also* said Michael Jackson was the most polite man, whowas sweet and no trouble at all. He also said that when Michael got a bit of strength back he took his iv poll and went to visit patients who were in bad shape and he even prayed with them.
There are so many things I could say about this...and I speak not only as a fan of him but someone who has actuall spoken to him one on one...something it seems you never have done. I'm sorry, but it is so wrong to judge someone by what you see in the media.
I'm not going to get into the pedophilia crap because it was false and there is a wealth of information that proves it. Including court documents. Innocent until proven guilty. And you're right...he was "labeled a freak". Which is why people didn't give him his right as an American to be considered "Innocent until proven guilty". I suggest you check out Aphrodite's book "The Michael jackson conspiracy" She was an avid believer that Michael jackson was guilty. Who changed her mind and did a complete 180 when actually reporting on the case. She is a true crime other who is also a Christian.
I just want to say that, as a Christian, this post has bothered me. Not only were there really terrible judgements made, but clearly there was no attempt to find out anything about the man which is truly unfortunate.
I think it's terribly sad that instead of having love, respect and compassion for a man who tried to use his God Given talents to help people and our planet, he gets more judgement even after his death. He's being belittled and stuffed into this "He was a drug addict freak and an accused pedophile" myth. Yes, he did have a problem with drugs but the only drugs in his system at the time of his death were drugs to help him sleep. Not painkillers. He had issue with painkillers in the past because of a number of legitimate health problems like Lupus (Yes, he had Lupus...and Vitiligo which he was made fun of over for years with people saying he wanted to be white) as well as multiple injuries. He took a fall when a bridge collapsed high above the stage at one of his shows and fell 30 feet. (There's even footage of it) This left him with an ongoing back problem. Also, due to Lupus, he had chronically inflamed lungs ( Pleurisy) and as a singer, that would be tremendously painful. Also, he had to have multiple reconstructive suregery on his scalp due to the 2nd and 3rd degree burns he recieved during the pepsi commercial incident.
So YES, on and off, he struggled with the use of pain killers but had alot of health issues....again, which I think we need to look at with compassion, not judgement and disdain.
Michael was a man who was tested by God. Who's last several days on earth were filled with "God Bless You"'s and "I Love You"s. Even in moments of irritation during his last rehearsels, he ALWAYS responded with love and kindness. Never anger and yelling or harsh words. His crew for the "This is It" tour spoke of this quality in him often and it can be seen as well, in the documentary "This is It".
Some moving quotes by Michael:
“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”
“If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”
"I don't believe in karma. I think it's a bunch of crap because so many mean-spirited, evil people are on top of the world and doing well and people love them, no matter how evil they are. Karma is a theory like any other theory that some human made up. A child did something in a past life so God is going to handicap them? [....] That's a bunch of crap."
"I'm just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarass easily."
"Don't judge a person, do not pass judgement, unless you have talked to them one on one. I don't care what the story is, do not judge them."
""[To atheists], I tried to bring out the miracles of life, the children, look into their eyes, our bodies, how it all works just right, this can't happen on its own, come on, no way."
"Believing in children [gave me the strength to persevere]. Believing in young people. Believing that God gave me this for a reason, to help my babies."
"I love the Sermon on the Mount. I love the story when the Apostles are arguing amongst themselves about who is the greatest and Jesus says, 'Unless you humble yourself like this little child, be childlike. . . .' I thought that was the perfect thing to say. Return to innocence."
I deeply encourage ALL who have been judgemental of Mr. Jackson to take 10 minutes and read his speech given at Oxford several years ago. It's long, but it is moving and gives alot of insight into who he is. I wish I could provide the audio to you. http://www.steady-laughing.com/oxford_speech.htm
I know this was long, but I hope you understand. He meant alot to me and to others and I think it's important to get the truth out there instead of having people misunderstand him, even in death:-(
God Bless you,
Brittany
Proud to be Pro-Life
K
I have to agree with other commentors. Michael Jackson was NOT a freak, paedophilia, or a Jacko. For so many things he did like: help charities and created amazing music As a huge fan of Michael Jackson I truly believe he is more than an icon, a true King of pop.
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