Former columnist-turned-commentator Brit Hume was once severely criticized because he suggested that Tiger Woods ought to turn to Christianity in his time of marital and moral crisis. He pointed out that Tiger was a Buddhist and that Buddhism offers no forgiveness and redemption. And he suggested that those were two things that Tiger needed most at this time. He was accused of proselytizing because he pointed Tiger to Jesus. The name of Jesus is still an offense to many today. As conservative media host Laura Ingraham said in an interview, “It’s interesting that after 2000 years Jesus still ticks people off.”
Strange isn’t it that the humble Galilean peasant should be so disturbing to the world today. That’s because he really is the Son of God.
If you are in need of forgiveness and redemption, I urge you to turn to him also. He’s never ticked off when people turn to him for help.