Posted on 09/28/2013 4:26:39 AM PDT by Kaslin
While writing my latest book, "Killing Jesus," I knew I would catch hell once it hit the marketplace. Your mom was right when she told you never to discuss politics and religion, because emotions run so high in those arenas. Especially religion.
Even before "Killing Jesus" was released, the mail began pouring in. And some of it was very nasty.
Brent in Texas opined: "O'Reilly, you are not someone who has the right to write a book about Jesus."
Eric in South Carolina: "You are helping to deceive people with your ignorance about Jesus."
Al in Louisiana: "Bill, what do you know about Jesus? You are Catholic, and they don't know anything about the Bible."
And Raleigh in California really let loose with some disturbing stuff: "Bill, please repent before it is too late. You seem to be angry at God because he put a black man in the White House."
Of course, none of these folks had actually read "Killing Jesus," because it had not been released. The book is pure history; there is no religion in it. The people lashing out at me for daring to address their savior in any capacity are so intense in their beliefs that they have lost all sight of reality.
Now, a sad fact of life in America is that there are some very unstable folks running around, and they have always been with us. But from my perch as a national TV commentator, I can tell you with certainty that the level of fanaticism is rising not only here, but all over the world.
The reason is the Internet. In the past, kooks were kind of isolated. But now they can find other loons in cyberspace with whom to commiserate. That encourages bizarre behavior, as disturbed people think their outlook is acceptable because others are saying the same thing on their machines.
The chief al-Qaida recruiting tool is the Internet. Neo-Nazis campaign heavily in cyberspace. NAMBLA, the child rape club, has a worldwide presence on the 'Net.
There is little anyone can do with fanatics. Reasoning with them is a fool's errand. Avoiding them is mandatory. These people are dangerous. They spread poison and could not care less who they hurt. Thus, the Internet has become a hate-filled town square with no limits put on destructive verbal behavior.
And millions of children have access to all the vitriol.
Freedom has always had a downside. With technology allowing for instant communication, hate groups, perverts and killers now have many more opportunities to cause harm than ever before. Again, there's little anyone can do about it.
But everyone should be aware of it.
Pray for all to be converted to Christ.
0’Pinhead!!!!!
I’m saving my money till he releases “Killing mohamhead”!
BTTT
What kind of intellectual nitwit do you have to be to watch/listen to O’Reilly? The man is the definition of boor.
He is an idiot who thinks he is smart sort of like Geraldo
O’Reilly: “Now, a sad fact of life in America is that there are some very unstable folks running around, and they have always been with us. But from my perch as a national TV commentator, I can tell you with certainty that the level of fanaticism is rising not only here, but all over the world. “
Because of You - Mr. Reilly, who think so highly of yourself and ratings - that the world is going crazy - Because of the NEWS and People like YOU - who don’t address the real threats to the Republic and people are getting tried, emotional, and down right disgusted with FOX, CNN, Obama, and the rest of you elitist who think that you know best - when in fact - you don’t and you ignore the reality of the world crashing in on everyone all because you are a coward in discussing the threats and dangers of the those that are advancing on us at this very moment!
I stopped watching years ago - he’s nothing but a sell out - braggart.
Saw an interview in which O’Reilly said he doesn’t take the Bible literally. That was enough for me.
Why would one read Bill O’Reilly when one could could read Pope Benedict’s book “Jesus of Nazareth” ?
Considering most of what we know about Jesus, say 98% (that's a swag, but close) comes from Scripture, where does O' Reilly get his material? This reads as if we can separate the historical Jesus from His deity/divine mission. These are one in the same. Jesus broke into history to fulfill His mission, to save sinners.
Haven't read the book, I plan to do so, but O' Reilly's contention that this is all something new sounds just a tad arrogant.
O’Reilly’s initials tell you all you have to know about him - BOR.
I agree with everything he says here, which is surprising.
Hey bill... can’t read you or watch you any longer... you are one of the evil ones that GOD warned us about.
LLS
I agree. I happened to see about two minutes where he stated the book was to be viewed as an historical account, not as a religious work. I’m not sure what new historical perspectives one could put into a book about Jesus that hasn’t been discussed many times over.
But O’Reilly always comes across to me as arrogant. I don’t usually watch him. Eight o’clock is my time to argue with the Catholics here. Not that I’m arrogant. ;O)
Pay him no mind. BOR should be on the national Do Not Mind list.
For me his only utility is that when someone approves of BOR, it helps me take the measure of that person.
Bill O’Reilly isnt the topic of the article
He is correct, and thanks for discussing the subject of the article
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