NBC Show Called Anti-Christian Bigotry

[Snow4JC]

The following article is from NewsMax:

Wed., Dec.28, 2005

New NBC Show Called Anti-Christian Bigotry

The American Family Association (AFA) says NBC's new show "The Book of Daniel" is an example of that network's anti-Christian bigotry.

AFA reported that NBC received over 400,000 emails complaining about the program, scheduled to begin in January. In addition, local affiliates are being pounded with hundreds of phone calls asking them not to carry the program.

NBC touts the show as a serious drama about Christian people and the Christian faith. The main character is Daniel Webster, a drug addicted Episcopal priest whose wife depends heavily on her mid-day martinis.

The network and other press reports state that Webster regularly sees and talks with a very unconventional white-robed, bearded Jesus.

To read the rest of the article go to: www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/12/28/114017.shtml

I saw a few of the previews ~ I wasn't impressed.

Snow4JC

[Khristeeanos]

Here is an email I received from AFA:

NBC Affiliate says "NO" to The Book of Daniel

Other local affiliates bombarded with phone calls, having second thoughts about carrying the program.

Terre Haute, Indiana, NBC affiliate WTWO has become the first station to announce that it will not carry the anti-Christian program The Book of Daniel. We urge you to call your local NBC affiliate and ask them to join WTWO in not carrying the program. Please call today and ask others to call. The phone calls do make a difference!

Click Here to read a review of the show by AFA's Ed Vitagliano, who has viewed the entire premiere episode of NBC's The Book of Daniel.

AFA has also learned that NBC is having trouble securing sponsors for the program. It appears that NBC will be forced to fill the available ad spots with "distressed merchandise" ads which are sold at pennies on the dollar of the going rate, and with "make good" ads which bring in no money to the network.

Please call local companies which advertise on your NBC affiliate and ask the local advertisers in a nice way to cancel their advertising on the local affiliate if it carries the program.

It is time to make our voice heard at NBC that we will not long remain silent about their anti-Christian bigotry. Here is what NBC considers to be a positive portrayal of Christians and Christianity:

• The program's main characters include Daniel Webster, a drug-addicted Episcopal priest; his alcoholic wife; his son, a 23-year-old homosexual Republican; his daughter, a 16-year-old drug dealer; a 16-year-old adopted son who is having sex with the bishop's daughter; his lesbian secretary who is sleeping with his sister-in-law; and a very unconventional white-robed, bearded Jesus who talks to the priest.
  
  
  
• It is written by Jack Kenny, a practicing homosexual who describes himself as being "in Catholic recovery," and is interested in Buddhist teachings about reincarnation and isn't sure exactly how he defines God and/or Jesus. "I don't necessarily know that all the myth surrounding him (Jesus) is true," he said.
  

Finally, join nearly 500,000 individuals who have already emailed NBC about their anti-Christian bigotry. Click here to send your email. PLEASE FORWARD TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS! WE CAN WIN THIS BATTLE IF WE ALL WILL GET INVOLVED

[Gerioke]

Unfortunately, the network knows that people are addicted to toxic TV and you can email the network execs till the cows come home but christians will still tune in to NBC because heaven forbid anybody should spend any old fashioned quality time with family. TV is brain crack.

[Guest shiloh357]

Unfortunately, the network knows that people are addicted to toxic TV and you can email the network execs till the cows come home but christians will still tune in to NBC because heaven forbid anybody should spend any old fashioned quality time with family. TV is brain crack.

All too true, Geri

[Razberry]

Still, it's worth a try. I've emailed all this info, with links, to a local Catholic hospital (the person in charge of media), who advertises heavily with my local NBC affiliate. I firmly stated my opinion and asked the hospital do the same. If the local affiliates would get a call or two from big money sponsors, they may reconsider airing the show.

[Irish_Graham]

Sounds a bit one sided alright, although wait until the DaVince code comes out, we should all have our answers ready!!

[Razberry]

After looking further, I am more convinced if we, as Christians, voice our opinions locally and nationally, this show could very well be cancelled. Apparently, the last time AFA went after a show that misrepresented Christianity, it was cancelled. The dysfunctional "Christian" family which will be portrayed in "The Book of Daniel" is supposed to depict a normal Christian home. Liberals and non-Christians feel they have all the rights in the U.S. these days, and if Christians speak up about anything, we're considered ignorant fanatics. We should take a stand in these matters, for our children, grandchildren, and for Christ.

see the following link: http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=22385

Personally, I'm going to send a copy of the PDF form available at the AFA website, with my local NBC affiliate's contact info, to local churches, with notes they should call local big businesses currently advertising with this station, to try to get this show cancelled. Hitting them in the pocketbook will get their attention.

Again, I think it's worth a shot. Surely won't hurt to try.

Just one ignorant bible-thumper's opinion. YSIC, robin

[hebrews_beauty]

I haven't seen this show, but I've seen the previews...and I am offended. I think this show is worth voicing our opinions about.

What I did to voice my opinion is I sent an e-mail to thebookofdaniel@nbcuni.com

It's an e-mail that I guess it meant for questions regarding the show, but I used it to make a comment.

http://www.nbc.com/Footer/Contact_Us/

If anyone knows of any ways to contact NBC through petition or any other way to make our voices heard, please post it here.

[Guest godsci]

TV is brain crack.

I completely agree with you

Grace and Peace to you,

John

[Snow4JC]

NBC showed the first show tonight. I tuned in for a few minutes. I wasn't impressed. I think NBC should take it off the air.

Snow4JC