The Ducklings all quacking!
I have been seeing a lot of chatter about the Duck Dynasty and how Phil Robertson was removed benched indefinately. I usually don’t like to way in on these things but I feel I must at least try share my two cents on this subject. I will tell you, I support what all the family has said in their statements and even though it has been 5 long seasons with this show. I must say if this is it, then so be it. We’ve had a lot of people up in arms over this, from the gay and lesbian community to the Christian community. I am one who not hide anything, I am a Christian and I have thought long and hard on this subject, constantly seeing what people are saying and trying to come to a understanding. The question that I must ask myself and ask you is this “What would Jesus Do?” in this situation?
Everyone has an Opinion!
“If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.” Thomas à Kempis — The Imitation of Christ!
So we have people throwing opinions that we should not accept but still love them. The important question at hand is how do you love someone who will not listen. I think the only way you could make it happen is Mark 12:31, because once you learned to love them with all your heart and soul and Mind, you have greater power than just trying to love them from afar! I have a feeling this will all work in the long run but until it does, we will need to do three things!
Speak Softly!
One thing that You will need to learn is that if your yelling at people, it usually isn’t heard. We have this really good nack of subconsciously of ignoring what is being yell at us about. I have learned if you whisper, it is likely to be heard because people will strain to and listen to what you have to say. So the easiest way to get someone to listen to your is just to drop your town and speak really softly!
Show Support!
This one seems almost a No brainer to me at least, but if you want to make a really good point and have them change their decision. Go buy their products from places that won’t support A&E directly. You can go to several places and show your support and make A&E rethink their decisions. I am going to show you a few places you can show support.
- CafePress — They have some great Duck Dynasty and We Support Phil decals/sweaters/Shirts and everything you might want to buy to show support.
- Amazon US — This is another good place to go to by those We support Phil materials again.
Give Unto Ceasar
This one is bittersweet, if you really want this show to continue and show your support. You must look at the Bible and it has a very clear understanding of this. Matt 22:16-21 says it best, if there is tax then pay that tax. This go without say, but if you really want the show to continue we have to show as much as support as we can possibly show in a Godly way and not in a vengence but in love. You should consider buying all seasons of Duck Dynasty and on whichever device you have to show your support. A&E will see just how much they could loose if the show doesn’t go on and thus we can change that decision even more by making a clear point on how much you like the shows. You can buy the season on Video on Demand or on DVD but this one is a must to make a real impact on if this show is to continue.
- Amazon — I must warn you, that Amazon is a sponsor of my blog and thus anything you buy using that link I get a little compenastion, but it cost you nothing!
- Google — Google Only has Season 4 but hopefully they will get the rest later. I have a Google Android and thus it is good for watching on my devices like this!
- Itunes — Apple has all 4 seasons, so you should consider buying those and whenever 5th one comes out buying that one too!
Again take this as you like, I am no preacher but this is all sound advice from someone who has been working this problem and this is probably the only way it will actually get A&E or some other channel to pickup the show!
