Sacrilege?

According to D Listed Kanye West will appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in a depiction of Jesus Christ. Hmm…

My first thoughts were, ~giggle~ “He crazy.”

Then I realized why my friend sent me this link. She wanted to hear my thoughts as to whether I found this offensive. Her ol’ instigating behind! ~smile~ But I see her point.

As a woman of God and a lover of Christ I guess I am supposed to be offended but I’m not. The comments made by kanye as reported by DListed in the upcoming issue are no different from his usual brazen interview style.

“I’m the most controversial artist this year,”

“I’m saying that as an observation, not as a stunt; from the outside looking in, you know?”

He deserves to be on the cover, because:”You should give it to me because I’m doing my job,”

“I’m making good music, and it’s interesting and changing the world and everything, so you put me on the cover. I appreciate it. I don’t want to come off, like, ungracious, but I feel like I had to fight to get on these covers.”

Hello! Is anyone listening?

He’s telling the TRUTH.

When did being honest become a crime?

When did having an opinion become a crime?

When did believing in yourself become a crime?

Sometimes I think people are just itching for a reason to dislike Kanye. They are yearning for a reason to discount him as a good human being because secretly, they don’t want him to get his shine on. They’re jealous and insecure because a man has come along who recognizes his own worth and is not afraid to pat himself on the back.

Do you not think that Kanye knows exactly what he is doing when he makes those bold comments and poses in controversial pictorials? Do you want to know what he’s doing? He’s being himself. But people don’t appreciate someone who dares to be themselves. We want the fantasy of celebrity. We want the hype that surrounds the success but not the reality behind it.

Yes, Kanye posed in a depiction of Jesus Christ but let’s take a look at that idea shall we.

Jesus Christ came to tell the Truth.

Jesus Christ’s presence shook the world.

Jesus Christ was persecuted for doing what God sent him to this Earth to do.

Jesus Christ’s words changed the way people acted and affected their thoughts.

Kanye came and tells the Truth.

Kanye’s presence has shaken the world.

Kanye is being dogged out because he is doing what God sent him to this Earth to do.

Kanye’s work has affected the way people think and the way they regard music as a whole.

Oh my GOSH!

Did this chick just compare Kanye to JESUS?!!!

Sacrilege!

No she didn’t!!!

~rolling my neck and eyes simultaneously~

Yes.

I.

Did.

Aren’t we all supposed to compare ourselves to Jesus?

Didn’t Jesus come to set an example for us?

Shouldn’t we all strive to be more like Him? (Jesus)

Hot gossip will get you all the attention. Kanye knows that and is willing to be a sacrifice himself to gather the attention he needs to get his message out. If you listen carefully you will hear a message of hope and the reality of recognizing the root of the problems we face. Celebrities have a distinctive opportunity that even the most passionate advocate doesn’t have. They have the public by the ear lobe and many celebrities are not using their power wisely. Instead of promoting themselves or immoral behavior I believe that celebrities should use their status to bring awareness to worldwide issues and provoke action and healing in our lives.

Some celebrities get it. Others don’t. It’s a privelege to have power like that. To whom much is given, much is required.

If you don’t get it, maybe you’re not supposed to. I’ve always felt that REAL people recognize REAL people. Just like GAME recognizes GAME.

As the realist person I know, I have to say that this man is the genuine article. He may not have been sent to save the world but the One who sent him has a purpose for his presence and it will not be denied.

Every genius that walked this earth has had opposition despite the truth of the magnificence of their work. But I wouldn’t call Kanye a genius. I’d call him; fearless. He is fearless enough to be different and develop his own style and not wait around for someone to believe in him before he set out to achieve his goals. He is fearless enough to speak from a place in his spirit that so many people try to deny.

Kanye will forever be one of the most talked about entertainers both positively and negatively because people hate on others who do things that they are unable to do. The REAL artists will give props to the man who has stepped up his game challenging them to step up their game. They aren’t AFRAID to be challenged because they believe in their art and they are always striving to be better.

The TRUE sign of an individual with a sad, sad life, is one who is constantly criticizing and putting others down. Get a life. Figure out your purpose, GRAB THAT and CELEBRATE, don’t HATE on others who have accomplished things that you don’t think are possible to achieve in your lifetime.

Unless ofcourse, you’re a gossip columnist and your job is to poke fun, then make sure you at least spell his name right.

K-A-N-Y-E!!

Thank you very much.