Topic : 01/09 Not Easily Broken

I do realize that this is Dr Phil's show which gives him the right to chose his guest.  For the most part I find these shows interesting...to the point that I dvr daily.  I've noticed over the past or so that  T D Jakes has been chosen as a "Spiritual Leader" or spokesperson.  This concerns me.   I was very interested in seeing this movie and didn't realize that he had something to do with it until I saw your show.  I told myself to keep an open mind just so I could find out some more details on the movie.  Needless to say, I only watched the first 15 minutes or so, deciding to change the channel after the movie clip.  Blanton hypocrisy forced me to take that action.  There was profanity in this clip.  I am not a naive person and realize that even commercial now-a-days contain profanity.  But when a person identifies himself as a representative of God I would expect that they live their lives in accord with God's standards which are outlined in His word the Bible.  They should not be compromised just to sell movie tickets.  Not for the need of money, but the prominence and exposure across various races and nationalities.  What kind of example is he providing for those who look to him for guidance?  This only compounds my feelings of disappointment in this man.  A few years ago he sponsored a conference for Men only in Atlanta, GA.   The turn out was phenomenal.  As was stated the purpose for this conference was to provide spiritual guidance and encouragement in helping the Black Man re-identify his role in society.  The most weighty topics were to be addressed.  Atlanta has a large gay community and it was thought that this would be the best forum for addressing the rapid spread of AIDS in the black community.  Not once was this topic discussed.  When T D Jakes was asked why, he stated that he finds it difficult to talk about something that is not addressed in the Bible.  He went on to say that he cannot look at any of the writings of the Apostle Paul and Peter or any were else in the Bible and find information on AIDS.  I couldn't believe this!  What about talking about the true meaning of love for mankind and how that should prompt your conscience to be respectful of others.  How about abstinence?  That is definitely addressed in the Bible.   Bottom line...I find this man goes with the crowd, not with God 

While the word AIDS isn't in the Bible, I think there is some New Testament reference to gays bearing the consequence of their sexual behavior in their bodies. Anyway, there is no information in the Bible about cars and airplanes. But does T D Jakes not talk about, and use, them.

That suggestive clip kept me from watching the movie until it came out on DVD last week. The language was rough, but I suspect it was used to represent the charactors' backslidden conditions. As for the "missing shirt", all that showed was Julie's arms as she rubbed oil onto Dave's back. And, it was a brief dream sequence. By Hollywood standards, it was a "clean" movie.

I`m not defending the use of rough language, but i don`t think this was intended as a family film. i think it`s more for married adults. Or those considering marriage. Other than the language, i thought this movie was tastefully done.

I think the bible does address aids, without using the actual woqd. Romans 1;27. Men with men working that which is unseemly and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error. Recompense sounds like aids tn me!