American Idol this Week — Page 9

i wonder if the deer voted them off

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No folks, THAT is what a JERK sounds like.

It probably makes people uncomfortable because they are not CHRISTIAN and they imagine what it would feel like to sing a song that is so specifically CHRISTIAN in scope. Like, if they were JEWISH and DID NOT BELIEVE JESUS IS GOD and had to make a choice of singing that song on TV or making a scene and blowing their chance to be a star on American Idol.

IT's sort of like those people who organize thousands of complaints when someone shows their Butt on TV or makes a joke that offends their Christian sensibility. I wish they's GET OVER IT TOO.

Updated On: 4/10/08 at 10:02 PM

I'm Jewish and I've never heard that song before. When they announced the title I figured it was a religious song, and honestly couldn't believe they would have them sing that on a show that is supposed to be the very definition of mainstream entertainment. I actually did find it somewhat offensive, regardless of what religion the performers are, that on a show watched by MILLIONS of people, children included, a song that so clearly is of a religious nature would be used as an all-encompassing theme. Whether or not it was intended, there is an undercurrent of evangelicalism at play there - and considering how impressionable much of the audience is (the pre-teens and teens) I'm surprised that the producers would play that card.

On another note, I don't know if they were forced into it or not, but from what I've heard and read, that show is as carefully orchestrated as a military strike - there is no WAY the Idols had any say in what songs they sing during group performances - otherwise do you honestly think some of them would be performing the dreck that they've done the last couple of weeks??

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I think it's a little odd that they've been heavily featuring Christian songs. I'm not offended because I couldn't care less, but I don't get why they'd do that at the risk of offending millions of non Christian viewers.

Dolly sang a song about Jesus last week, right? And the contestants did also. Now, again this week. What's up with that?

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Okay, the Aussie Gubba is gone! Now we just have to get rid of the Mick, and this can be a proper AMERICAN Idol

And then I demand a chorus of "I had a little dreidel."

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I'm not exactly pissed off at this song. I think it's a great song and I sang it a lot when I went to church. I actually found myself humming some of it.

It pisses me off because it seems like this show is being geared to the Christians. Of course this is Fox we're talking about, so it's not a huge surprise.

They have no room to complain about a song choice. Isn't this a job for them? They have to do what they're told to do or they can leave. It's as simple as that.

I'm all up for religious freedom. People can worship whoever they want. I just don't it want crammed down my throat.

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It is a very popular song. It's been around for over a decade. I sang it in a wedding 10 years ago.

They sang and recorded this song for charity. In my opinion, if it raises money they can sing whatever. It can only do good.

There are a lot of people who don't listen or buy secular music who will buy this song. I think it was an attempt to reach another demographic and raise more money for a worthy cause.

I don't think it's anything to get all up in arms about.

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 10:43 AM

"It's well-known in evangenical christian circles, but if you want to talk sales, it doesn't compare with say "Running with the Devil" or "Everyday is Halloween."

Nice try Joe, but do yourself some Googling before you make up things.
STTL has been recorded dozens and dozens of times, by many, many different artists, and continues to be the most sung song in churches world wide.

Just because some of you here haven't darkened the threshold of a church door because you know once you walk in you would burst into flames, turn to dust, and then that dust would turn to flies that swarm as fast as they can back outside only to reach daylight and burst into flames again and finally die, and haven't heard this song or know its popularity because of the above scenario, doesn't mean it's not well known.

More known than the 2 examples you gave.....combined.

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 07:46 PM

Oh, f*ck off, voiceanth or whoever you are.

Question: If someone created a screen name called "ih8honkeez" or such, how long would it be allowed to stand?

And fyi, this "stkbndle" worked for several years as a church pianist, for a conservative congregation in Texas, no less. One that sang the very song in question at times, in fact. Not only did he not burst into flames upon opening the door, but he also got along quite well with the congregation, all of whom were more than aware he was a "stkbndle."

Updated On: 4/11/08 at 08:52 PM

"Just because some of you here haven't darkened the threshold of a church door because you know once you walk in you would burst into flames, turn to dust, and then that dust would turn to flies that swarm as fast as they can back outside only to reach daylight and burst into flames again and finally die, and haven't heard this song or know its popularity because of the above scenario, doesn't mean it's not well known."

Yet another example of the millions of morons who are destroying society in the very name of raising it up. Not everyone is a Christian. I'm sorry, it's just true. And while I'm NOT Christian, I'm PRETTY sure that those who truly believe in the religion SHOULD be accepting of other faiths or even the right not to believe as the central tenant is to love your neighbor. The religious right continues to eat away at the fabric of what made this country great in the first place while continuing to be completely deluded themselves. And buddy, if you came on HERE to preach, you are SO in the wrong place.

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Yeah whatever. What the hell is his screen name supposed to mean any way? I know he hates something but can't figure out what. I asked myself "What Would Jesus Hate?" but couldn't think of anything except fake Christians.