I have never been a fan of Anna Nicole Smith, but I cannot comprehend the animosity that some people seem to have for her. She led an obviously outrageous lifestyle. She reminded me, as well as some others, of Marilyn Monroe. Not because of her looks alone, but also because she seemed so lonely despite all those around her. I believe that love she wanted could have come to her through Yeshua. I fear she may not have ever heard the truth, and that despite herself, G-d loved her.

The reason for this post is really to express my anger at comments I heard in Sunday School this past week. Now, there are some truly godly people in my church who would give you the shirt off their backs, visit you when your sick, pray for your sick dog, whatever would minister to you. There are those who truly hunger for G-d’s Word and want to understand their place in His world. Then there are those who don’t have a clue, but they are faithful to come weekly, whether for the “entertainment,” the feeling of community or the desire to do what is right, even if that meaning eludes them.

It is a whole other type that has me up in arms.  In my Sunday School Class which is a couples class for 35 - 55 ish couples, I heard too much hate directed at Anna Nicole Smith. While they think they were making jokes, I was disgusted. As class began, our teacher (whom I have had respect for) asked if anyone had heard about Anna Nicole’s death with a mock surprise. Someone else commented how sick they were about the tv coverage (now, I myself have chosen to not watch anymore than the first few segments and prefer not to speculate on the cause of her death). A mom said her 8 year old complained about all the hoopla. Later in our discuss of Romans Chapter 8 (all about sanctification/living a christian lifestyle - hmm, was anyone feeling conviction in there?), there wasn’t the usual amount of discussion going on and the teacher mentioned how quiet we were. Joe Schmoe said “We’re all in mourning” which caused a great round of laughter. I sure hope my SS teacher and his wife caught the condemning look I sent them. I don’t find anything remotely funny about the possibility that Anna Nicole Smith might at this very moment be feeling an unrelenting hell fire instead of the comforting arms of Yeshua. I cannot say anything in regards to her salvation. We are all sinners. The true believer is suppose to have evidence or fruit as proof of salvation, but what of those fruit loops that have generally good fruit and then get off in a loop of non-compassion, mercilessness, holier than thou attitude. Would G-d condemn them for hell because I witnessed that, no. I can neither say that what I witnessed of Anna Nicole condemns her, only G-d knows the truth, especially since her son died. What conversations with G-d did she have? Did she repent and ask G-d to bring her close in His embrace? I hope so.