Will Smith Assault update
By now most of the world knows about the Oscar assault by Will Smith. Before we talk about the update, here's a recap.
At Rock's comedy show, his first appearance since presenting at the Academy Awards, he said that he was "still processing what happened" During his late-night set, he also told the crowd, "I haven't talked to anyone, despite what you heard over the weekend. During a show he also shut down audience member cursing out Will Smith at his comedy show in Boston ." "No, no, no, no, no..." Rock replied.
Chris Rock continues to keep things positive and professional.
When Smith won Best Actor later in the ceremony, he apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees, but shockingly did not mention Rock. In his speech, he spoke about acting out of love and it he did a crazy thing.
On Monday, Smith publicly apologized to Rock in a statement shared on Instagram, saying, "I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness
He also said, "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally."
"... I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family," continued Smith. "I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am a work in progress."
Also on Monday, the Academy said in a statement, "The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show. We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law."
On Wednesday, the Academy said that Smith was actually asked to leave ( the Oscars) after the incident but "refused." Clearly he wanted to "be there" to get his award. And this shows his mentality was selfish and self focused. He was not sorry for what he did, nor how he behaved, he felt justified and is living in his "me" "me" focused self centered little world. Without actual change in his life, every single person is like this.
Smith later, after doing what he wanted to do (the assault and grab hold of his award and make a speech, with focus on himself) said in an interview "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated"... the Academy came out and stated "While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently." They also said, "The Board of Governors initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy
After Will's well after the fact "apology", he ran off to rehab, likely in an attempt to "Hollywood out" of it, temporarily till things cool down.
The Academy Awards came out and pronounced that Will was "banned" from the Academy Awards for 10 years, but that "this didn't keep him from being nominated from or winning awards". So this seems to indicate that they really aren't "doing" anything that would impact him or deter others from immoral behavior.
Will's false worldviews and his behavior of violence shows that the world is clearly not full of peace and love, it is in fact full of evil; sinners. He used violence he harmed others and the viewers, but he ended up bringing the issue to the world (to think about) what is right and what's wrong. And that while justice is being delayed, doesn't mean there wont be accountability. If Chris pursues it, and seeks justice, (as it now appears he will), it would end with a right verdict in court. It also shadows another larger important truth....
which is, that, every human is a sinner, and is accountable to God for their crimes against His Law. That if we die in our sins we will receive the Just punishment for the crime, But that those who die in Christ, those who are born again, will be forgiven and receive Christ's righteousness before they die... will be found by God to be righteous. Believers traded their unrighteousness with Christ's righteousness and that is the focus and point of what God did so sinners can be forgiven, have their debt paid by the One who took their punishment in their place, so we can go free. And receive the free gift of eternal life.
To understand this clearly >>> watch this short video clip
If you repent and turn to trust in Christ's work on the cross for your salvation, that he paid your punishment in full, and turn from your trust in yourself and your goodness, to trusting in Him, you can be saved. God will restore the severed relationship between you and Him, and give you spiritual life and eternal life (that starts now and last eternally). Make sure you are right with God today.
Chris not acting rashly, taking time, thinking it through, has put the focus on him handling this well, as a victim he did not lash out, return evil for evil, has been gracious, hopefully will also extend forgiveness and grace to reconcile after justice is done. And surprisingly restore their relationship. We will see.
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