Submitted by: Dog Bounty Hunter Fan
Is Dog the Bounty hunter a T.V Christian or does he really live by a walk in faith with Jesus Christ outside of the popular A&E Television show, Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Dog’s answer to this question doesn’t really have any effect on how I view the show. I am friends with a few folks in the Colorado Bail Bonds industry who claim to know Dog and ask the question…
“You know why his name is DOG right? Because it’s GOD spelled backwards…”
As a Dog the Bounty Hunter fan I hope he or someone from A&E can answer me this… I am pretty sure that anyone who walks in faith does not curse and belittle people in the way that Dog does then come back with how they need to turn their life around and walk with Christ. Doesn’t this seem a little bit hypocritical? Maybe not…
So, it wasn’t a complete surprise to find out that Dog believes in God. The Wittenburg Door has a great interview with him up on their site right now. Here’s a notable quotation:
When Jesus died on the cross he was crucified with two thieves, and one, of course, said, if you’re God get down off of here, and the other one said, please help me out, brother. Jesus said nothing to the one, I don’t think, but he said to the other, “Tonight you’ll be sitting down with me and my Dad in heaven.” So, my people are those people on the cross with Jesus, the thieves. That’s who I’m responsible for. So, each time I go out and capture a thief or a criminal I have to tell them, you know, I don’t try to pound Jesus down their throat but I have to tell them I was once a thief, and that I saw the light, and there is a light for them. That’s like my congregation, you know what I mean? My ministry is to the thief. I used to be ashamed of that, and then I read the part where it said, “The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” My guy could be in the front line so you’ve got to really be good.
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This is my opinion on the subject. Whos to say what a “christian” is? I love the fact that other “christian” people are judging how christian he is? It drives me crazy… the bible says do not judge.. so if your going to question his religion, maybe you should question yours! At the end of the day, he has to answer for his actions, beliefs, and life.. NOT YOU!
“Whos to say what a “christian” is?”
The Bible! I’m no anyone to say if Dog is a christian or not. Being a christian comes down to one thing… ur relationship with Christ. I dont know how Dog’s relationship with Christ is but the Bible does say an awful lot about giving testimony of your faith and it gives you the guidelines to how to maintain a good christian testimony.
2 Corinthians 8:21
21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.
About cursing:
James 3:9-12 says:
9. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
12. Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Dont get me wrong. I love the show. But I just want to remind people that there is a Guidline that tells Christians how they should behave. The Bible. That doesnt mean ur not a christian if in some of these guidelines the Bible gives, you make a mistake, or fail. But True Christians/Christ followers do need to try with all there might to follow them.
“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Luke 10:27
I doubt anyone that was not a true believer,would Pray for God to guide and help and protect. The man is doing a job in a way most would do in anger and hostility. Last I checked God almighty is Judge not any of us. I pray for the Safety of Dog his Team and all involved. Like Jesus of the woman caught in the very act of Adultery. If yo u have no sin throw the first rock. ( Para phrased.)
God Bless
You go sista!
To Wendy,
The verse ‘judge not lest you be judged’, actually in Greek is translated do not ‘condemn’ unless you wish to be ‘condemned’ in return. It means we can not condemn the person or should not 100% decide if they are Christian or not. But we are allowed to judge a person’s action’s and if the action’s are Christian or not, because the bible tells us to confront another Christian, in a loving way, about their sin face to face.
Food for thought, Jesus and the Apostle Paul (who wrote 3/4 of the New Testament) both called people false believers. Jesus called the religious leaders of His Jewish faith hypocrites, lairs and false believers. Paul called many who claimed to be Christian believers false believers who were not really believers at all.
But, Paul also said to not judge the faith of someone who appears to be sincere and really trying even if they don’t act very Christian.
So, we need to walk in love and use wise Godly judgment, that God gives us the ability to use, and not be to quick to condemn or excuse bad behavior. And be especially sure we don’t judge that a person isn’t Christian just because they haven’t stopped smoking or haven’t matured enough to learn to purge their tongue of foul taking, yet.
Wow, I’m impressed to see such sound Biblical backing and theology in an online setting. I agree 100% with you christslave. I was skeptical myself after watching an episode of the show where Dog and his wife drop countless f-bombs, but after reading that quote about his “mission field” I can say its very possible he is a true believer. He’s obviously from a rough background, so he naturally has a lot of baggage from that still in his life, but maybe that’s god’s way of reaching that small part of society that he influences.
Wendy I enjoyed reading your comments too, thank you both for respecting eachother and showing Christ’s love through how you express your opinions on here! Keep it up!
To Christslave,
I agree with 90% of what you posted. HOWEVER, no one is judging him in a loving godly way. They are calling him out on things that maybe their religion does not agree with. No one is perfect and no one is calling him out face to face.. they are doing it online…. via youtube, myspace, facebook, twitter and everyother social network they are able to sign up for.
My theory is that religion is a very personal relationship that should not be exploted by anyone…ever. I’m not going to sit here and judge you or anyone else for that matter because again, who am i to judge you? I do not know your life story, i am not a member of your life, and how fair is it to take snipets of someones life and judge them on that?
I thank you for taking the time to respond and i respect your opinion.
Have a great night and i hope to talk to you again soon.
~Wendy
Christslave – welcome!
Although I think your question is an honest one, where you don’t seem to be judging (imo), I don’t think we have the right to say , “is he a christian or not” based on what we see or hear. I used to be very critical of what I called “so-called” christians who didn’t live to the standard that i thought they should. I finally relized (thank you Holy Spirit) that it is not up to me to say what is in someone’s heart…which, according to II Samuel, is all God looks at.
I admitt, I too had an issue with the language used by the bounty hunters…and though I’m not agreeing that they should talk that way, I actually consider it this way…they are working in an environment where you can’t politely ask someone to come out…or please put your hands up. They have to attack first and question later…catch people off guard so the people don’t have time to think about reacting. They have to speak the language that these people will understand. Then, when the situation is calm, they show a godly love to people that they would probably never experience otherwise. How many of these people have we seen say Thank You! When they’re being walked into jail, handcuffed…they turn and say thank you! Why? because someone cared!
There are some that they will not reach, some that won’t be helped…but countless ARE helped and changed. I rarely watch without shedding tears and thanking God that someone is out there reaching out with practical love and help. Am I? Not nearly as much as I should!
I believe He is a Christian, though as I said, my opinion doesn’t matter. But it’s not what we “do” or how we “act” that makes us a Christian…it’s in “Who” we believe. All you have to do is believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He came to save us…and it seems very clear to me that Dog believes.
HE IS A KINGDOM MAN
There are a lot of good points made in this thread. One thing I would say for those trying to evaluate whether or not he is a Christian, based on his lifestyle, is that a Christian is more marked by their recognition of their sinfulness and their acknowledgment of their need for Christ. Certainly, the fruit of a person whose life Christ has changed is the desire to live a more moral, righteous life. However, Christianity believes that man is deeply sinful, and even though they are “saved” (in Christian parlance), they will continue to make mistakes until they die. A Christian is not marked by what he or she does but by what Christ did for them on the Cross. Dog is not perfect but he seems to recognize that’s he’s a sinner in need of grace and redemption and that he cannot earn this on his own; he needs Christ to redeem him.
Just my two cents.
Its getting to the point where we can’t question anything or anyone without being offensive. If one is a true Christian, the word says we are not to speak, act, or looks like the world. We are called from out of it. It is very sad how we have to accept false Christians as true simple because they pray to Jesus. If he is or is not a Christian does not make him good or bad, however it’s dangerous to have someone like that as a Christian role model, or think one is ok acting like that.
I truly believe if the people being defensive about people “judging” Dog would read the whole bible, they would see things differently. So I will post some scriptures although I’m sure someone will find a way to try and fight em.
Ok, so we can be Christian but speak however we want? James 1:26,27 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tounge, but decieveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” hmmm? Quite different. And I know Tonja said they speak like that while they are capturing them cus that’s what language they understand, however they drop F-bombs like its nothing. I guess Jesus also talked like that to the thieves and prostitutes right? Jesus dropping F-bombs so they can understand Him, sounds logical. Ephesians 5:4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking,” the fact is, its not Christ-like to constantly speak cursings, blasphemy(GD it), and such, according to the word of God. Also I hear about “swear to God” on the show. Matthew 5:34 says But I say unto you, swear not at all; 37 says but let your communication be, yea, yea; nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these comet of evil.
Well there is more id like to say but I gotta go. God bless
I think if you profess to be a Christian Act like a Christian.
Dog is the ‘typical’ USA/Western styled ‘christian’ that makes many loathe and dislike god. Heres a man who loves to swear on TV knowing that young children are watching every move and word,allows his wife to make/say hints about their sexual life for the world to hear,breaks traffic rules/laws of the land in their vehicals,talks very poorly of these so-called criminals by calling them names and refering to them as the lower class by using certain terms/words the turns around after they have been caught and treats them like a poor lost puppy and on top of it all brings up his own past trying to ‘EQUAL’ himself to them(im a gangster too bra)-yes..they are words HE spoke PFFT!! Which is it? was or is? Wants to impress both sides of the fence,openly say ‘you got to lie to catch a lier.. Is that CHRIST-like?
He then says after they have been handed over ‘i hope our ministry has made a difference in the course of their life’. If thats ministry then send me to HELL!
On completion of the days/nights antics they pray to god after swearing,slandering,judging,sexual comments ‘thankyou for..’ not sorry God for all that we have done wrong and forgive us for getting lost in the heat of the day which we seem to do every day ON CAMERA and never learn from our mistake,for letting my wife start fights by calling fugitives mothers,sisters ect nasty words showing this is what CHRISTIANS do? NOOOO, its thankyou god for keeping us and the criminal safe and for our PAY PACKET!!! THAT MONEY!!!
This man knows what side his bread is buttered,he’s out for the almighty dollor..look at his house,clothing,cars lifestyle TV series with Ozzy Osbourne singing the into song(talk about cashing in..)
Now if your a christian would you want be standing infront of a god on judgement day being told’this is what you represented me and my followers as for the world to see?
Obviously i dont like christians and he is yet another reason why!!!
Hi i think he is its just that when u are a cop u sometimes lose patience christian or not kk i think that he is and the bible does say do not judge others and the bible also says to love your neibor as urself so please no fighting and if u want to judges go somewhere else pls & thx
@Bones: seriously, that is why you don’t like Christians? You are not telling the truth!!!! You don’t like Christians because you refuse to be restrained from licentiousness in any way or fashion. Shame, because Christians, not simply Western Christians live their spirituality in diverse ways. And Wendy,,Christianity and salvation are not personal—they are to be directed to others and for others. All through the Book, we are admonished to focus on OTHERS—not self.
He’s been married more than once. That’s adultery (one of the BIG ten), friends. Sorry Beth, but you too!
“If a husband, separated from his wife, approaches another woman, he is an adulterer because he makes that woman commit adultery, and the woman who lives with him is an adulteress, because she has drawn another’s husband to herself.” (Reference Catechism of the Catholic Church 2384).
He also has tolerance for the LGTBH (gay) lifestyle, which Jesus Himself has condemned.
Catholic Tradition (CCC 2357)
“Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience sexual attraction to others of the same sex. Although homosexuality has taken many forms, its psychological source remains largely unexplained. Catholic Tradition (based on biblical texts) has always taught that “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered” (Congregation for Doctrine of Faith). They are against the natural law, are closed to the gift of life, and do not proceed from a genuine sexual complementarity. Under no circumstances can they be approved.”
Thus, Dog may consider himself “Christian” but his choices are going to…at least…earn him much time in Purgatory.