'Saint' Michael (Jackson)?

Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif. › November 27, 2009

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Should [Michael Joseph Jackson] be elevated to sainthood? If he was Catholic, there are a number of Catholics (and millions of other religionists, atheists, and agnostics) who would say "Yes!" in a Moonwak minute. As it is, his heart was with the God he was raised to worship, namely, Jehovah. He saw himself as a follower of Jesus Christ, and therefore endeavored to adopt the charitable spirit of the Lord. Since the King of Pop couldn't perform miracle healings or resurrections, he did whatever he could to help the ailing-especially children. He reportedly donated nearly a half billion dollars-a Guinness World Record it is claimed-to various charities. He believed Jesus' words at Acts 20:35, "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."

Stay tuned next week for even more. Sometimes Michael's actions were misunderstood. I know how he feels to an infinitesimally small extent. For instance, in my September 24, 2009, column entitled, "Michael's Murky Murder Mystery?", I wrote that when confidante June Gatlin recorded a blockbuster telephone conversation between her and Michael in September 2008, that "apparently Michael wasn't aware he was being recorded." I characterized it this way so as to show that the conversation wasn't staged. That it was real. Genuine. That was it. Michael Jackson trusted Ms. Gatlin, and I'm quite certain that his trust was well placed. She has bravely done all Michael's fans a great service by sharing the tape with the world. Thank you Ms. June Gatlin.

Since the King of Pop couldn't perform miracle healings or resurrections, he did whatever he could to help the ailing-especially children. [...] he gave of himself. During the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: