12.05.07
“Nothing Predated Christians”
In a show of what can only be called continued, and blissful, ignorance, Sherri Shepherd of The View continues to be an example of how American education fails its students. She makes a good case for more, and better, teaching of history and science.
But thank the heavens for Whoopi Goldberg, who gently tries to guide Sherri into a more educated path. Whoopi often fails because it is clear that Sherri will not be guided, especially when it comes to matters of her Christian faith.
And it all started with a discussion of Epicurus and his definition of happiness, which somehow evolved into a discussion of religion (or rather, Christianity) in which Sherri showed her ignorance again by saying nothing predated Christians. Further, she argued, the Greeks knew about Christians because they threw the Christians to the lions.
This is a teachable moment, but the student needs to be willing to listen. Yes Sherri, there was a time when the Christ hadn’t been born and Christianity didn’t exist and Epicurus predated Christianity.
I certainly hope there was further discussion backstage afterwards in an attempt to make Sherri understand the meaning of BC and AD, or as I prefer BCE and CE.
icrminc said,
December 6, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Thank “god” you caught this amazingly ignorant comment. You must remember though that this is the same woman who was not sure (on the air, live!) if the world is round or flat. I am amazed at how this woman was able to get a network T.V. job!!?? I mean, there have got to be some thoughtful, qualified, intelligent, women out there who will put up with the crypt keeper’s (b.walters) endless and shameless awkward self promotion? How desperate must ABC be that the alternative to the debacle with R. O’Donnell was to hire this mutt who has more brain cells missing then a head of lettuce! Every day I shudder (but still tune in) to hear what mess S. Shepard will spew from her mindless mouth. I would think that someone close to her would have enough class to let her know she is making an uneducated, ignorant, ass of herself almost every time she speaks? How can her friends/family not tell her that there are actual photos of the earth from space, thus proving it is round? How can she not be shamed into opening an encyclopedia and checking out some basic facts in order to keep up with the topics discussed daily? It’s painfully apparent that she has no idea who most of the guests are, especially the politicians, and yet there she is asking the pre-fab questions off her blue card in that hollow and robotic way-similar to scared children and the mentally challenged. How B. Walters can not see that she has put her reputation as a journalist on the line by endorsing this moron, I just don’t understand! I just hope that the viewers and the network see fit to put Sherri Shepard exactly where she belongs! In the 3rd grade taking remedial classes!
Stephanie said,
December 6, 2007 at 11:44 pm
What I have gleaned from my watching The View is that Ms Shepherd has the courage of her convictions but not the education, nor does she seem willing to consider that she might be ill-informed or just plain wrong. Despite Ms. Goldberg’s attempts, she remains ignorant and stubborn. Ms Shepherd made a completely inane and offensive remark about Wiccans and what she thought would happen should one ever wind up in the White House, and once again, Ms. Goldberg did her best to lead the ignorant down the path to wisdom, without much luck. I only watch ’cause I have great respect and admiration for “Whoop.”