This week, many in the blogosphere were rabid over the latest episode of Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” On the show, Larry is prescribed some medicine that makes him urinate with extra force. While at the house of an employee Larry accidentally pees on a painting of Jesus that is in the bathroom. Shocked over what he has just done, Larry can’t bring himself to wipe down the painting. Larry’s employee and her mother come across the painting and declare it a miracle as the offending pee looked like a tear from Jesus’ eye. Typical “CYE” calamity and misunderstandings ensue.
Larry David in conservatives' cross-hairs.
The criticism started like a tidal wave after the show’s premiere on Sunday. Among them, my old colleagues at Big Hollywood took the easy way out and posted the text of an email that was sent to the site. From the email:
Larry pisses on the face of a painting of Jesus Christ, followed by mocking of Christians who believe the piss drop on the face of Jesus is a tear, thus they’ve witnessed a miracle. I wonder how many other viewers, Christian and non Christian, are similarly shocked and disgusted
I love you guys, but think this one is much ado about nothing.
At least the Catholic League has some standing to complain. They posted the following on their website on Monday:
Was Larry David always this crude? Would he think it comedic if someone urinated on a picture of his mother?
Deal Hudson of InsideCatholic.com said:
Why is it that people are allowed to publicly show that level of disrespect for Christian symbols?
Uh, I believe it is called the 1st Amendment, Deal.
Many folks think that Hollywood is overly critical on Christians while treating Jews and especially Muslims with kid gloves. I had a huge issue when Western media bowed to radical Islam and refused to show the tame Muhammed cartoons that caused a furor in Europe. That is where the outrage should have been for all concerned, including Hollywood. And yes, changing Tom Clancy villains from Muslims to White Supremacists is laughable and cowardly. Hollywood may have an issue with being cowardly in regard to Islam, but for Christians to attempt to use the methods of radicals demeans the religion. Hence the title of this article.
I don’t want to be part of a religion that is afraid of its own shadow like the small minority of Muslims who chose violence over a group of silly cartoons.
Getting back to Larry David, Mr. David has taken issue with Christians, Islam, Scientology, African-Americans, gays and his own religion of Judaism on “Curb.” JC can handle whatever Mr. David has to dole out.
Do conservatives and Christians really want to stifle creativity and speech because it may offend them? If you have an issue with Larry David and HBO shut the TV off. If you have issue with this column, please comment below 
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