All about Kitna's questionable Halloween costume
by Philip Zaroo | MLive.com
Wednesday October 31, 2007, 3:42 AM
Jon Kitna dresses as Lions defensive line coach Joe Cullen, who last year drove through a Wendy's drive-thru naked. Kitna's wife is dressed as the Wendy's girl. Sure, Jon Kitna may be a devout Christian, and that's something he's very proud of. But that certainly doesn't mean he's above giving an elbow to the ribs of his coaches or teammates. Take, for example, Kitna's costume at the Mike Furrey Foundation's charity Halloween party Monday night at Plaza Alley Bowling Alley in Plymouth.
Yeah, that's right, Kitna dressed up like defensive line coach Joe Cullen while Kitna's wife went as Wendy, from Wendy's Restaurants. (For those who slept through last year, Cullen caused quite a stir, locally and around the country, when he allegedly made a late night run to a Wendy's drive-thru ... naked.) Fox 2 Detroit was there to get Kitna's costume on record.
Drew Sharp, of the Detroit Free Press, was not amused. In fact, he wrote a column about it. What was conspicuously missing from his column, though, was Cullen's opinion on the topic. Sure wish I could've heard an opinion from the guy who this is about. Lucky for us, though, we all know what Drew thinks.
Detroit Free Press, October 30: "A lot of the guys on the team remember what happened," Kitna told Fox 2 at the party. "It's far enough removed that you can laugh at it now."
I wonder if Cullen or head coach Rod Marinelli share that sentiment, considering the humiliation that the episode caused Cullen and his family.
It's one thing if such insensitivity emanates from a smart-alecky columnist who has long accepted the inevitability of his eternal damnation. But it's a wholly different matter when it's one of the coach's own players who obviously is comfortable publicly mocking the man's personal fallibilities.
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The stunt was consistent with Kitna's in-your-face style. If you don't like what he says or what he does, that's tough. He's not changing.
But he crossed the line this time and owes Cullen an apology, if for nothing else but for pushing that embarrassing evening back to the forefront of local consciousness.
This is my reply to Jon Kitna regarding his choice in costumes the other night. I would say that we all, as followers of Christ, need to make Mr. Kitna realize that he committed an error in judgment and repent of the sinful and shameful way he's ridiculed someone else.
Mr. Kitna,
I just wanted to write you concerning the choice of costume that you wore for the event recently. This character who walked into the room with his Wendy's clad wife was a far cry from the one who did the interview with Eric Smith for Tales from the Heart. It is a sad devation from the person who wears the cross on his hats and stands in prayer circles on the field, has bible studies at his home and speaks out to the youth of today regarding choices.
Would you like one of those kids to do this to one of their peers? Isn't that what you have talked against?
I know that Christ wouldn't have thought this appropiate regardless of the length of time since the incident or the recovery of the person invovled. And your glib comment that it is so far in the past bodes ill for Christians speaking out for the protection of family (a thing of the past), honoring our christian heritage (again a thing of the past), and so on. Paul also spoke of not causing your brother to fall by doing something that would tempt him. Have you not tempted a lot of youthful Christians to feel okay with ridiculing another?
I would call upon your faith, if indeed you are not just a cultural christian but a true follower of Christ, and correct the situation. Inform Cullen publicly that you apologize for this, tell your fans (like me) who look at you as a Christian leader that you apologize for your error in judgment, and then have your wife do the same, as she followed in your lead……
I've already had several coworkers come up to me and say, "See, you Christians are all alike. Hypocrites." Just the other night, I spoke to my wife during the "Tales from the Heart" program of how you were impacting the faith by your leadership and your 'not ashamed to be a Christian' attitude. How I respected and looked to you to impact the sport and the city for Christ…………….
Now, as most leaders in the faith are doing now, you have disgraced us who would cheer you on. Though I forgive you, I wonder how much of an impact this will have on those I speak to about my faith…..
Thanks for your impact on my ministries…...
Chaplain Jim Hutson
Wednesday, October 31
Now they are trying to attack our children's values
There will be a new children's movie out in December called "The Golden Compass". The movie has been described as "atheism for kids" and is based on the first book of a trilogy entitled "His Dark Materials" that was written by Phillip Pullman. Pullman is a militant atheist and secular humanist who despises C. S. Lewis and the "Chronicles of Narnia". His motivation for writing this trilogy was specifically to counteract Lewis' symbolisms of Christ that are portrayed in the Narnia series.
Clearly, Pullman's main objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "my books are about killing God." He has even stated that he wants to "kill God in the minds of children". It has been said of Pullman that he is "the writer the atheists would be praying for, if atheists prayed."
While "The Golden Compass" movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story. In the trilogy, a young streetwise girl becomes enmeshed in an epic struggle to ultimately defeat the oppressive forces of a senile God. Another character, an ex-nun, describes Christianity as "a very powerful and convincing mistake." In the final book, characters representing Adam and Eve eventually kill God, who at times is called YAHWEH. Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ.
"The Golden Compass" is set to premier on December 7, during the Christmas season, and will probably be heavily advertised. Promoters hope that unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie, that they will enjoy the movie, and that the children will want the books for Christmas.
Please consider a boycott of the movie and the books. Also, pass this information along to everyone you know. This will help to educate parents, so that they will know the agenda of the movie
Clearly, Pullman's main objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "my books are about killing God." He has even stated that he wants to "kill God in the minds of children". It has been said of Pullman that he is "the writer the atheists would be praying for, if atheists prayed."
While "The Golden Compass" movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story. In the trilogy, a young streetwise girl becomes enmeshed in an epic struggle to ultimately defeat the oppressive forces of a senile God. Another character, an ex-nun, describes Christianity as "a very powerful and convincing mistake." In the final book, characters representing Adam and Eve eventually kill God, who at times is called YAHWEH. Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ.
"The Golden Compass" is set to premier on December 7, during the Christmas season, and will probably be heavily advertised. Promoters hope that unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie, that they will enjoy the movie, and that the children will want the books for Christmas.
Please consider a boycott of the movie and the books. Also, pass this information along to everyone you know. This will help to educate parents, so that they will know the agenda of the movie
Growing according to the Grower
1BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather. 2But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. 3And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. Psalm 1:1-3 (AMP)
Often called the "Preface Psalm" because of the fact this is the divine sermon of the Psalms.
It brings to mind the Jeremiah verse that was the basis of the book "Leaf in Drought", which was sent via my wife from Rose Anne Coleman concerning the 'drought' of the season that I am facing in regards to the opposition to ministry.
For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear[a] when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:8(NKJV)
I sent out a resume in response to a position opening at a church in the area. And spent the rest of the day since agonizing over whether or not I'm qualified, whether or not I should even expect a favorable reply, and whether or not someone will ever realize I'm called (beside me and God).
The church I've sent the resume to is actually quite like the church I attend now, maybe a bit more mature in its growth. I don't know its depth, but the structure shows favorable signs of a good fertile soil. And they have been kind in the past in regards to my resume. I sent it to one of the Pastors just to see about some pointers and he sent it to the position committee for consideration. When I apologized, he said that they do everything by prayer. So I am content in the knowledge that if God intends, God will speak into the hearts of those who would make such decisions. It is much better than a seemingly office-politics kind of atomsphere which typically prevades the 'mega' church or one growing into such.
But, what a merciful Father we have. Redirecting my attention to the Jeremiah verse via the Psalm. Showing me what He has intended and what is going to come to past within the season of His choosing.
Like a tree, I need to plant my roots deep in the fertile soil of the Lord's substance and drink deeply of the waters so that I may produce the fruit that would draw others into Him.
Sure am thirsty....
Jim
Often called the "Preface Psalm" because of the fact this is the divine sermon of the Psalms.
It brings to mind the Jeremiah verse that was the basis of the book "Leaf in Drought", which was sent via my wife from Rose Anne Coleman concerning the 'drought' of the season that I am facing in regards to the opposition to ministry.
For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear[a] when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:8(NKJV)
I sent out a resume in response to a position opening at a church in the area. And spent the rest of the day since agonizing over whether or not I'm qualified, whether or not I should even expect a favorable reply, and whether or not someone will ever realize I'm called (beside me and God).
The church I've sent the resume to is actually quite like the church I attend now, maybe a bit more mature in its growth. I don't know its depth, but the structure shows favorable signs of a good fertile soil. And they have been kind in the past in regards to my resume. I sent it to one of the Pastors just to see about some pointers and he sent it to the position committee for consideration. When I apologized, he said that they do everything by prayer. So I am content in the knowledge that if God intends, God will speak into the hearts of those who would make such decisions. It is much better than a seemingly office-politics kind of atomsphere which typically prevades the 'mega' church or one growing into such.
But, what a merciful Father we have. Redirecting my attention to the Jeremiah verse via the Psalm. Showing me what He has intended and what is going to come to past within the season of His choosing.
Like a tree, I need to plant my roots deep in the fertile soil of the Lord's substance and drink deeply of the waters so that I may produce the fruit that would draw others into Him.
Sure am thirsty....
Jim
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