I was bemused to read recently, that a best-selling faith magazine has named Gordon Ramsay as an inspiration to young worshippers.
Youthwork Magazine is urging preachers to use Ramsay as the subject of Sunday School sermons, and has even published a 'ready to use guide'.
The suggested sermon talks about the foul mouthed chef's rise to fame through adversity, and also has a series of "What would Jesus do?" style questions, only with Ramsay instead... i.e;
"Imagine you are in the position Gordon found himself when he found out he would never be able to play football again. How would you feel? "
Or...
"Do you think Gordon was able to see the "bigger picture" and not feel angry about giving up football?"
Martin Saunders, a christian writer, and the guy responsible for the piece says
"The fact that Gordon swears does not prevent him from being a good role model for young people. His drive, ambition and passion for bringing on another generation of young chefs are things to be admired and respected."
Fair do's - Ramsays' a go getter, he's achieved a lot at a young age. He's good at cooking and telly stuff.
But... doesn't Christianity promote the sanctity of marriage? If so, then why would a faith magazine ask young people to look up to a man who has recently been accused of having a long term affair?
Maybe they forgot about that bit...
