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2000 Soap Box Archives An Open Letter To Jane Fonda Dear Jane, I must admit that I was completely taken by surprise when I heard that you had been born again. I never expected to see the day when I could call you sister. After all, I had some serious problems with what you had done in Vietnam and the liberal stands you have taken on issues. To be honest, I just didn’t like you and I'll confess that I have called you some unflattering names through the years. I ask you to forgive me for holding these things against you. In fact I thought you would be one of the last people to accept Jesus. I realize now that we can never know God’s plans and I truly rejoice in your conversion. If I could I would like to warn you about some things. First of all, I think that you will find your relations with the media will be vastly different. Instead of being treated fairly and with favor you can expect to be ridiculed and belittled. You see, the press has a great fear of Jesus and a great distrust for those of us who follow him. Secondly, I would imagine that a lot of your Hollywood friends are going to treat you much differently. After all, in their eyes it’s not cool to be a Christian. And there will be those in the Christian community who will question your commitment. Yes Jane, you’re probably going to catch it from all sides, from people who are supposed to be your friends. And those, who a few short years ago were lauding you with honors and Academy Awards may very well turn their backs on you. So be it. That’s just the way of the world. What you have received is the most precious thing in existence. What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul. So hold on, Jane. Through criticism, ridicule and doubt. You just keep holding on to Jesus because he is the way the truth and the life. I will be praying for you Jane. Welcome to the family my sister. God
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