For you Survivor Fans…this post is for you! Last night was the season premier of Survivor China (Season #15)…yes, we confess that we have watched every single episode and have had famous survivor parties with our fellow survivor fanatics…but last night there was no premier party, just us and a few other million people who also used their DVR. Last night something special happened. Leslie, a contestant, age 38 from Tega Cay, SC and a Christian Radio Talk Show Host did something unique.
When Jeff Probst, the Host of Survivor elucidated to the contestants that the temple ceremony wasn’t “religious” in nature, but just a welcome ceremony, everyone went into the temple, even though several of the folks had varied religious backgrounds.
Inside the temple, everyone had to go through certain rituals, put their hands together in a praying fashion, and bow multiple times to Big Buddha.
Right before the bowing part (on the knees...face to the ground), Leslie, left the temple distraught and crying saying that she can’t do this and that it feels like worship to her and she stated “the Bible says that you shall not bow down before any other gods.” Then she said that she knew that she did the right thing. Another contestant Denise, a 40-year-old school lunch lady said it was a great religious experience for her.
So, what is the point of this post? Well, I was glad Leslie did the right thing and didn’t cave to peer pressure and that she stood up for her beliefs. Her testimony wasn’t the strongest, but her actions were noteworthy. If you didn’t watch it and want to see what I am talking about you can view it online: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor15/
Here is another point, over the years, we have logged around 240 hours watching Survivor. That equates to about 6 weeks of full time work. Now what else could we have done with that time? We will probably continue to watch Survivor, at least with DVR we have about a 33% reduction in actual viewing time. ..v/r Big Hubby
When Jeff Probst, the Host of Survivor elucidated to the contestants that the temple ceremony wasn’t “religious” in nature, but just a welcome ceremony, everyone went into the temple, even though several of the folks had varied religious backgrounds.
Inside the temple, everyone had to go through certain rituals, put their hands together in a praying fashion, and bow multiple times to Big Buddha.
Right before the bowing part (on the knees...face to the ground), Leslie, left the temple distraught and crying saying that she can’t do this and that it feels like worship to her and she stated “the Bible says that you shall not bow down before any other gods.” Then she said that she knew that she did the right thing. Another contestant Denise, a 40-year-old school lunch lady said it was a great religious experience for her.
So, what is the point of this post? Well, I was glad Leslie did the right thing and didn’t cave to peer pressure and that she stood up for her beliefs. Her testimony wasn’t the strongest, but her actions were noteworthy. If you didn’t watch it and want to see what I am talking about you can view it online: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor15/
Here is another point, over the years, we have logged around 240 hours watching Survivor. That equates to about 6 weeks of full time work. Now what else could we have done with that time? We will probably continue to watch Survivor, at least with DVR we have about a 33% reduction in actual viewing time. ..v/r Big Hubby
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Did you notice the shawls the women wore to cover up their cleavage?
ReplyDeleteWas that because Buddah might be offended? :)
ReplyDeleteNo, it's because modesty is required in buddhist temples, silly. :) That way the monks are not distracted from their meditation.
ReplyDeleteWe are sad that we missed the first episode. We thought the premiere was this coming Thursday! Thanks for the reminder that we can watch the episode online. We will definitely be with you in spirit this season...I am glad we aren't the only ones that still watch this show. ;) Much love to you all!
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Reb should get a DVR and program these important shows! Ever since we went to our first Farmer Survivor party, we haven't missed an episode!
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