dUSt Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 My wife told me that on MTV's Real World Challenge today, Matt (the guy from Real World New Orleans) was wearing a Lifeteen shirt. She also told me that he was almost voted out because the other contestants felt like he was condemning them for sinning. Apparently, Lifeteen, and Matt's commitment to representing the Church was a big part of the controversy. Did anybody watch it? If this is true, despite the few things about Lifeteen that some of you may not agree with, it's still a 100% Catholic organization. I think the fact that it's getting this much exposure on a network based on immorality is amesome. Go Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 If it's true that he was almost voted out because the other contestants felt like he was condemning them for sinning, I'm not surprised. Jesus tells us that we'll be hated and vilified because of Him. And the Bible also says that whoever hates the light won't come near it. Matt is just experiencing what comes with being a follower of Jesus, and if we live long enough, we'll be experiencing similar things if we haven't already. May the light of people like Matt shine before all, even those who don't want to see the light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted October 1, 2003 Author Share Posted October 1, 2003 Looks like MTV is trying to distance itself with anything to do with Catholicism. Here's an excerpt of how they describe Matt (this was taken from MTV's website): Matt currently lives in Phoenix and is very active as the national spokesperson for Lifeteen.com, a website for troubled teens. A website for troubled teens? What!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 A website for troubled teens?! How totally ludicrous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted October 1, 2003 Author Share Posted October 1, 2003 Here's some excerpts from the episode guide: While Matt continues to distance himself from the group by talking about his religious beliefs ... Matt interjects that he feels bad for girls that have implants. Tonya (Chicago) listens quietly and then informs him that she's had breast enhancements--not for the guys, but, like, for herself. Tonya believes that Matt needs to be more respectful when it comes to giving his opinions ... During the Real World meeting Matt digs a deeper hole by saying that, as spokesmen for Life Teen, he can't do anything that would jeopardize that job, meaning he can't be naked, among other things. This comment raises some eyebrows ... They go around the room and say aloud who they would like to see go to the Gauntlet and why. David gets 10 votes and Matt is second with four. Not impressed with Matt, Tonya thinks that he's here to "save us." Some team members are worried that this open forum will cause some politics to flare because everyone is aware of exactly who voted for who ... Matt seeks advice from David on how he can bond with the Real World team. David tells him he needs to start building relationships and be cautious about forcing his agenda on the rest of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Do they accept email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 when do they have it on? i'd like to watch it but i don't wanna turn on MTV unless i'm sure it's on,, someone wanna give me a timeslot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Matt definitely has my prayers!!!!!! I'll see him at NCYC and tell him myself what a great blessing he is to us! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Knight, La Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 jmj i hope you get to listen to him speak I got to hear him at the Steubenville South conference before this last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I will get to hear him speak! He'll be doing a joint session with Jason and Crystalina Evert!!!!!!!!!!! B) How kewl is that? It's all thanks to St. Therese!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SO much St. Therese! and on a side note, we're (Flowery and I) going to see Fr. Pontifex at NCYC as well as Daniels Window, APeX Ministries, concert with Rachel Lampa and More!!!! Praise God! :wub: :wub: :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted October 2, 2003 Author Share Posted October 2, 2003 If you want to watch the episode, it's coming on tonight at 2am eastern time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippy316 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 (edited) If you want to watch the episode, it's coming on tonight at 2am eastern time. Yes, and new episodes come on Monday nights at 10 PM. Matt Smith is so cool. I've been waiting so long for this challenge to start--It's the only one I care about! Every clip of the show that I've seen he's wearing a Lifeteen shirt. Oh, and he wears those wooden crosses that were popular at WYD 2002. It's so cool. Okay, I've seen the episode 3 times already. Basically, he was trying to lay down the guidelines for his presence on the show. He said he wouldn't get naked or do anything that would jeopordize his position as a Lifeteen spokesperson. As for the Tonya thing with the breast implants, he was saying that women who get implants are defiling their bodies just to attract men. We must remember, the clips on the show are edited and re-edited so we never get the full conversation. I think he was hinting at the body being a temple of the Holy Spirit. And Tonya was sitting there listening and going along with it and then she was like, "Well, Matt I have implants. And I got them for the right reason." And he seemed basically speechless. Also in the episode they showed his kissing his cross and hanging it on the wall as well as reading his bible. All money that he wins he will donate to Lifeteen Int'l. His personal website is www.supafly.com That's all. Hope that clears some things up. EDIT--OHHHH, he's coming to speak here in Tampa on Saturday!! I can't wait!! WHOO HOO!! Edited October 2, 2003 by nippy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 EDIT--OHHHH, he's coming to speak here in Tampa on Saturday!! I can't wait!! WHOO HOO!! Tell him he has some prayer warriors! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippy316 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Tell him he has some prayer warriors! B) Well I doubt I'll actually get to talk to him. But if I do I'll definitely tell him ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Hey Today is St. therese's feast! Ask her! I'm sure she'll help you out to talk and meet Matt! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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