Assignment 1-4 Pop Culture - Weekly Written Analysis

In light of the tragedy that the Travolta family has recently suffered with the death of their son Jett, I have read dozens upon dozens of blogs from people who have posted their condolences on many sites on the internet. But along with these condolences have come thousands of criticisms about their religion. I am a Christian who goes to church every Sunday and believes that God loves us all. No matter what your race, religion, or nationality may be. The Bible teaches us to love your neighbor and to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. If my son has just died, I know that I would not want to hear that I am going to Hell for practicing something that I believe in. This also means that my son, who had just passed away, is burning in hell for something that I instilled in him. My parents took me and my brothers to Sunday school every week and I now take my kids. I was not given the choice to choose my religion it was just something that was. I’m not saying that I don’t believe in God or that the teachings that I’ve learned are wrong in any way, but ask yourself, were you given the choice to pick your religion when you were young or were you just taken to church and that’s what you know? I don’t know if the bond that I have with God would be as strong if it weren’t instilled in me early on as a child.

The Travolta family should be given the same respect as you or one of your loved ones who has lost someone close to them. They should not have to be afraid to pick up a paper, read their email or watch TV during their time of need. This in itself would disparage anyone from becoming a member of the Christian faith. Look at how Christians treat outsiders. Why would they want to visit a church who believes that they are the devil incarnate? This would make God so ashamed of anyone that didn’t reach out their hand and give this poor family a piece of real Christian values, not the values of those who are just pretending for show.

I just want to send my condolences to the Travolta’s and everyone who knew Jett that is in pain. I believe that not just one religion will be rewarded for their service to God. God loves us all no matter our strengths and weaknesses. Jett is a person who will be greatly missed, that is evident but his memory will live on through the ones who loved him most, his parents and family.