Posted on 12/15/2011 5:39:09 AM PST by Kaslin
A story at The Jewish Week by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman provides a disgusting attack against Christianity and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. As reported by All American Blogger, Rabbi Hammerman's article, "My Tim Tebow Problem," takes decided, pointed swings at Tebow's faith, and those who believe like he does:
People are always looking for signs of God’s beneficence, and a victory by the Orange Crush over the blue-clad Patriots, from the bluest of blue states, will give fodder to a Christian revivalism that has already turned the Republican presidential race into a pander-thon to social conservatives, rekindling memories of those cultural icons of the ‘80s, the Moral Majority and “Hee Haw."
There can be no mistake about Hammerman's position, which is to mock Christians, and engage in the type of stereotyping that, if done to Jews, would have Hammerman presumably up in arms. However, Hammerman goes even further in his assessment of Tebow and fellow Christians:
If Tebow wins the Super Bowl, against all odds, it will buoy his faithful, and emboldened faithful can do insane things, like burning mosques, bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants. While America has become more inclusive since Jerry Falwell’s first political forays, a Tebow triumph could set those efforts back considerably.
Like President Obama should have done with Rev. Jeremiah Wright, no person worth their salt should remain in Rabbi Hammerman's congregation in Stamford, CT. These aren't the words of a Rabbi (which means teacher,) these are the words of a bigoted, hateful person; the kind of person who should be shunned in civil society for being an outlandish fool.
Hammerman's usage of the leftist trademark of "moral equivalency" is as outrageous as it is ignorant (and it is always both!) As All American Blogger writes:
Rabbi Joshua Hammerman somehow believes the moral equivalency nonsense regarding Christians and Muslims. You see, if the Muslims will riot over a cartoon of Mohammed, then surely those football fueled fundies will go into a frenzy over one of their own beating all the odds and winning the Lombardi Trophy.
Jews in America, unfortunately, have traded their Judaism for Liberalism. It has been explored by Norman Podhoretz in his book Why are Jews Liberals?, and is a subject engaged by radio great Dennis Prager. I have long talked about this subject on my radio show, and have lamented that Jews feel the irrational need to please their long since deceased bubbie by continuing to walk in her leftist shoes. Add Rabbi Hammerman to this list.
Hammerman's commentary is consistent with a long line of anti-Christian sentiment in the United States. Tebow believes in Jesus, and I don't. It doesn't bother, or offend, or worry me. Yet, it captivates the media's attention that he is so open about it. But, really, it allows the press to continue the assault, with the onus then being on Tebow. Since he is so "open" about his religion, then we, the press and others, are allowed to "talk" about his religion. And by talk, we mean slander, attack and ridicule. When ABC can seriously contemplate a television show called "Good Christian Bitches," and a crucifix in urine is considered art, it's not stretching to recognize the assault on Christians in the US.
Hammerman, however, doesn't believe it (even though his own article is doing exactly that) and goes the extra step in an attempt to ensure that you don't believe it either. In a pivot to discussing the GOP candidates, Hammerman writes:
When supposedly well-educated candidates publicly question overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change and evolution and then gain electoral traction by fabricating conspiracies about a war on Christmas, these are not rational times.
Yes, there is no war on Christians, and the science on climate change is closed. Except the science on climate change has been outed as fabrication, and, as I have explained, there is, indeed, a war on Christianity; or, more to the point, a war on non- hard-core leftist progressives!
It goes without saying that what Rabbi Hammerman has written is not the opinion of all Jews. And, certainly, I feel no embarrassment (as a Jewish man) that Hammerman has exposed himself to be a fool, just like I feel no embarrassment (as a Jewish man) that Bernie Madoff was a criminal, unlike Rabbi Hammerman. But, unfortunately, far too many Jews in America view their Judaism not through a religious lens, but through a liberal lens; replacing their known Jewish values for liberal acceptance.
I'm not embarrassed I'm just disgusted. And, now, a Broncos fan.
**UPDATE**
The version of Rabbi Hammerman's article does not include the paragraph about Tebow winning the Super Bowl, and fears of 'mosque burning." However, it does remain on his blog, in full.
There are a number of responses in the "comments" section that refer to Hammerman's words about burning mosques and, "...bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants." Also in the comments is a response from Rabbi Hammerman, which again appears on his blog. In that response, Hammerman states that his getting the "expected outrage from the evangelical right." He then goes on to discuss why he has problems with Tebow:
As for Tebow, he has done extraordinary things. His love for people is unbounded. His entire life's work is also predicated on saving my soul for Jesus. He's not alone in this. Tebow has been affiliated with the Southern Baptists, who spend millions to convert Jews, often deceptively.
Then, he delivers what can only be described as a jab at Catholics, and members of the Priesthood:
I personally don't consider that exemplary behavior. Is it better than raping little boys? Absolutely. But is it admirable? I have issues with anyone determined to save my soul, be that person Christian or Jewish.
It should not take more than a nanosecond to recognize that a person conflating proselytizing with rape is an awful person. What could this comparison be for, if not to explicitly attack Christians - the near totality of whom don't accept the actions of rogue priests or the cover-ups of the Church, and whom are clear in their admonition of the same?
Hammerman summarizes his feelings on Tebow:
My ideal person of faith is a pluralist, one who accepts the legitimacy of my faith. Tebow does not. I do not find that admirable.
Rabbi Hammerman proves that his Judaism has been left in the closet, and his new coat is that of Liberalism. Only the liberal demands that everyone accept him for who he is, how he is and how he acts. Only the liberal demands that no attention be paid to his misgivings, either by his actions, his deeds, his attitude, his words or his demeanor. How true this is of Occupy Wall Street, where the mainstream media focused on the fake narrative of "income inequality," but failed to accept the violent behavior of the Occupiers, whether it be the deaths, rapes, sexual assaults, defecating on police cars, drug dealing or blockading of businesses and ports, keeping working people from getting to their jobs.
Liberals do not accept anyone that does not believe like they do. Hammerman is a liberal. I will let others decide if they find his thoughts, deeds, words or actions "admirable."
That’s what I thought. Thanks
John 3:1
John 3:13
John 7:7
John 15:18
Proverbs 29:27
Matthew 10:22
2 Tim 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
The real challenge is that so few Christians will take actions that lead to persecution, let alone endure it.
May Tim Tebow's example challenge multitudes of Christians!
I first thought that his piece was a clumsy attempt at over-the-top humor - “mosque-burning” linked to “Hee-Haw”.
I was saddened when I realized that it wasn’t. This is a sincere fool.
How embarrassing it must be to be related to him.
I just checked the NFL schedule. Neither Green Bay or Denver are scheduled to play each other. Schedule though only goes to January 1. 2012
No, it just shows that it has been there all along hiding in the shadows. Tebow just provided an easy outlet for it to rear its head thinking that the PC environment was safe enough for it to do so.
It’s not just that Hammerman is someone who believes in dumb liberal policies. But he’s so dumb that he actually thinks that if Tebow helps win the Superbowl for the Broncos, that will be taken as the ultimate proof of Christianity and will result in scores of new converts.
Of course, only super intellects such as Hammerman will be able to resist such temptations and crises of faith.
Judaism RIP 2011. We outlived the Assyrians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Romans and the Nazis but we just couldn’t handle the trauma of losing to the Broncos.
Yep.
It is interesting to see the reaction.
An ancient book's words come to mind: ". . . every knee shall bow. . . ," and, "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth."
Stages throughout the world are places where young "stars" use all sorts of postures and gestures before, during, and after their working performances, raising no public outrage or castigation.
Why, then, such resentment and outrage about an American young man's kneeling on his chosen work "stage"?
He simply follows a tradition of his noble forefathers, men who loved liberty more than life, and risked all to secure its "Blessings" more than 200 years ago.
“…it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor….” (George Washington)
“Now the virtue which had been infused into the Constitution…and was to give it…the stability and duration to which it was destined, was no other than…those abstract principles…proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence—namely, the self-evident truths of the…unalienable rights of man…the…sovereignty of the people, always subordinate to a rule of right and wrong, and always responsible to the Supreme Ruler of the universe for the rightful exercise of that sovereign…power.” (John Quincy Adams, on the occasion of The Jubilee of the Constitution - 1839)
Denver Bronco/Tim Tebow fans in West Bank Alert!
Rabbi Douchebag has scrubbed this article from all sources. Courage of his convictions and all, one supposes...
Brees is good but he ain’t no Rogers. I wonder what his stats would be like if his receivers hung onto the ball.
Well, I don’t know what kind of fantasy you’re trying to spin, cuz’ according to Mike Vick fans, every team he’s ever played on has led the league in drops :).
BTW, Rogers is having a slightly better year, but only cuz’ the fudge-Packers are teachers pets (heh-heh) and the refs are gonna do everything in their power to help your guys to a perfect season!
Finger on point bump. This Liberaltown rebbi, who would be transported with joy to find himself suddenly walking the streets of Ithaca, City of Evil, home of Cornell University, has no idea that the "thumb-suckers" and "mouth-breathers" down at the local Baptist church are the best friends he has in America. And he explicitly, firmly, and contemptuously rejects them.
What a bigoted position! At least it exposes what he is really like.
Are you saying the nfl is like the wwe (only Vince McMahon is upfront about saying that “professional” wrestling is nothing but entertainment)? I seem to remember two(2) totally ridiculous calls against the Viqueens that helped the “aint’s get into the Stupor Bowl.
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