Crooked Deep Down by Derek Webb

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Here is what Derek Webb says about his song Crooked Deep Down:

"Think of the most despicable person you can think of…In our culture for the past 10 years it’s been Marilyn Manson. He is despicable…and you know what? So am I. And so are you. He might not try to hide his sin like we might do, but the only real difference between us is something that we were given for free: Jesus."

This song reminds me of my sinful nature. I think Christians are portrayed in the media as a people who claim to be perfect and our always condemning of everyone and everything. For example, Christians are in an uproar right now at Larry David (Seinfeld creator) for something he did on one of his latest shows. I love this dude's quote:

"I loved this show and thought it was so funny. All that's changed. I can't believe he is this crude and would go to this extreme to insult so many."

So this dude is willing to lower his standards and watch a show that uses coarse language, features cheating spouses, and mocks humanity, yet this crosses the line? Maybe he should choose his television watching habits more carefully.

I never understand why Christians get offended so easily. Does this show change the way I view Jesus? No. Do I have to laugh at it? No. Do I even have to watch it? No. Then what's the big deal? It seems to me that it just gives another opportunity point a finger to make oneself feel more holy.

Editor's Note: I am neither applauding or condoning this show or the specific incident in the show. I am just making an observation.

This is just one of the many examples of Christians getting upset at everyone and everything. Maybe we should stop and look in the mirror once in a while and get upset with ourselves, because we are all Crooked Deep Down.