Mel Gibson's Problem Is Not Alcohol.

[Daniels]

I'm sure you've seen the headlines and the mug shot of Mel Gibson being booked for DUI. It is one of those human-interest stories that generate an enormous amount of media attention and website traffic, not so much because it involves alcohol abuse but because it involves a celebrity.
http://www.newswithviews.com/PaulProctor/proctor97.htm

 

[Incubusion]

No. I'm pretty sure his problem is the alcoholism and the anti-semitism. He's going to have to be the one to make the conscious decision to give up alcoholism and have the willpower to see it through. He'll have to be the one to heal his own hatreds, his own angers, to fix his own faults. And he'll have to have the willpower to do so.

People can help, but it ultimately comes down to the decisions of Mel himself and no one else. No matter what method he goes through with, be it spiritual or mundane, it's his choice.

 

[CSmrw]

So, do you take that guy seriously? I mean, he sounds like the Christian equivalant of Tom Cruise going after that one girl for Post Partum Depression or whatever it was.

 

[justanobserver]

I thought at first the title of this thread was what this thread was about. then I read the link. its just a sermon using Mel as an example how we all need to repent and get saved, etc. Its nothing more than that. the guy lists a whole bunch of stuff besides the alcohol that Mel is "guilty" of.

excerpt from link

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif]Mel's real problem is not alcohol; nor is it anti-Semitism, verbal abuse, drunk driving, speeding, running stop signs, a foul mouth, a cocky attitude, suicidal tendencies or any of the other "unforgivable" sins the media is currently seething over in its unrighteous indignation. Mel's problem is a life not surrendered to Jesus Christ. [/FONT]​

its just a preacher using Mel as an example as well as his personal opinion that showed his ignorance of the 12 Step Programs that help millions of alcoholics.

 

[BillR]

I'm sure you've seen the headlines and the mug shot of Mel Gibson being booked for DUI. It is one of those human-interest stories that generate an enormous amount of media attention and website traffic, not so much because it involves alcohol abuse but because it involves a celebrity.
http://www.newswithviews.com/PaulProctor/proctor97.htm

Thank-you Daniels for the link

 

[selfinflikted]

Who cares about Mel Gibson? Did I miss that memo or something?

 

[CSmrw]

Yeah, it really is about name recognition. Mel Gibson's last movie I really liked involved gay gangs of the post apocalypse and a gyrocopter. I do think the media is having a bit more of a field day with this idiot than he warrants. But danged if the discussions aren't a hoot.

 

[Ginny]

How does that guyknow that Mel is not surrendered to Christ. ...


Signed,
Waiting for the next time the author sins so I can say the same.

 

[justanobserver]

How does that guyknow that Mel is not surrendered to Christ. ...


Signed,
Waiting for the next time the author sins so I can say the same.

reminds me of a bumper sticker I use to have: "next time you think your perfect, try walking on water".

 

[UberLutheran]

Mel Gibson's problem is Mel Gibson, and he has a problem with living (which manifests itself in alcohol abuse).

 

[UberLutheran]

reminds me of a bumper sticker I use to have: "next time you think your perfect, try walking on water".

Could I prevail upon someone to rep justanobserver for me?

Good comment, justanobsserver!

 

[Texas Lynn]

Please, let's be charitable. Gibson may not be Laurence Olivier or even Clint Eastwood but he's a decent enough actor. We've all had sentiments like "if I had this guy's money and fame I'd be in hog heaven!" but the reality is we're living our lives and he's living his. We can also say his father "did a number on him" but the fact is we all have family of origin issues, too. Let us pray for Gibson and his family and let it go at that.

But the thread title does have merit. Alcohol abuse is problematic, but when the alcohol abuse is interrupted the preexisting thought distortions remain. Those of us on the liberal side of various issues are tempted to gloat when a hero of those with whom we disagree is revealed to have feet of clay but we should resist the temptation.

Of course I believe anti-semitism and devotion to the extreme ideal of pre-Vatican II Catholic fascism are reprehensible things and should be opposed but that kind of goes without saying.

Besides, this could inspire him to get with George Miller again and make a Mad Max 4 movie.

While media critics have castigated Jewish studio execs for being charitable, saying "in Hollywood the only morality is the bottom line" perhaps, whatever their motives, they're right.

Let it go.