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question · 12-01-04, 04:11 PM

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A liberal church claims CBS and NBC have refused to run its ad promoting the acceptance of people regardless of sexual orientation, because the networks believe the ad is too controversial.

According to a United Church of Christ statement, the ad says that the church seeks to welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic circumstance or sexual orientation.

"Because this commercial touches on the exclusion of gay couples...and the fact that the executive branch has recently proposed a Constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, this spot is unacceptable for broadcast," the church quoted CBS as saying.

CBS and NBC did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

"It's ironic that after a political season awash in commercials based on fear and deception by both parties seen on all major networks, an ad with a message of welcome and inclusion would be deemed too controversial," said Rev. John Thomas in the statement.

"We find it disturbing that the networks in question seem to have no problem exploiting gay persons through mindless comedies or titillating dramas, but when it comes to a church's loving welcome of committed gay couples, that's where they draw the line."

The 30-second spot, as shown on the church's Web site, features two muscle-bound bouncers standing outside a church, selecting people who could attend service and those who could not. Written text then appears saying, in part, "Jesus didn't turn people away, neither do we."

The commercial can be viewed at www.stillspeaking.com.

The church says the ad has been accepted on a number of other networks, including ABC Family, BET Discovery, Fox, Hallmark, TBS and TNT.

TBS and TNT are owned by Time Warner (Research), which also owns CNN/Money.

CBS is part of Viacom (Research) while NBC belongs to General Electric (Research).

The Cleveland-based United Church of Christ claims 6,000 congregations with 1.3 million members. Top of page

[taken from: CNN Money]

Suckimus Maximus · 12-01-04, 04:22 PM

Im fucking speachless.

Thats a bunch of bullshit.

Satchel · 12-01-04, 04:22 PM

damn liberal media

question · 12-01-04, 04:23 PM

Yeah. The irony of this situation is the fact that NBC's top show is Will and Grace.

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Originally Posted by Scruff

Im fucking speachless.

Thats a bunch of bullshit.

Hey Bubu · 12-01-04, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by question

Yeah. The irony of this situation is the fact that NBC's top show is Will and Grace.

TheHawk · 12-01-04, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruff

Im fucking speachless.

Thats a bunch of bullshit.

O Canada
Our home and native land...

KING SIZE · 12-01-04, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHawk

O Canada
Our home and native land...

only if it wasnt so fuckin cold..

Suckimus Maximus · 12-01-04, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by silent grooves

only if it wasnt so fuckin cold..

Bolden.

Your missing the bigger picture.

BRITISH COLUMBIA.

BC ....... lots of *ahem* GREEN.

and

FRENCH CANADIAN WOMEN.

and its COLD.

cmon bolden, its cold ..... women want to cuddle.

you CANT tell me you would pass that up.

TheAmazon · 12-06-04, 01:31 PM

i'd so move to canada, cheeper designer clothes , bud, healthcare...OH YEA. gotta hurry up and finish that nursing degree

JJCHIANESE · 12-06-04, 03:53 PM

Unforunately, this is going to get worse before it gets better.

George Dush ladies and gentlemen.

Oh yeah, Janet's nipple will force us to listen to PAUL MCCARTNEY during the Super Bowl half-time show this year. Jeez...........................

Bill Spillz · 12-06-04, 04:25 PM

How can people claim that the media is liberal these days? It is soo beyond my comprehension.

My friend told me that there is a huge billboard outside of Fort Worth, on the south side I think, that only says:

"DON'T TRUST THE LIBERAL MEDIA"

It is stories like this that make me shake my head and want to jump on the band wagon with the rest of you and move to Canada.

12-06-04, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Spillz

It is stories like this that make me shake my head and want to jump on the band wagon with the rest of you and move to Canada.

Hop on 35 and drive north until you get to Duluth Minnesota, then you have a couple choices....hit state Highway 61 (yes, same one as the Bob Dylan Album) and follow north for about an hour along the north shore (scenic drive) or take Highway 53 from Duluth - through the Iron Range to International Falls...where you can cross the border.... careful for moose and dog sleds

Keith P · 12-06-04, 05:33 PM

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My friend told me that there is a huge billboard outside of Fort Worth, on the south side I think, that only says:

"DON'T TRUST THE LIBERAL MEDIA"

it's on 183 not too far past irving mall

Bill Spillz · 12-06-04, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xiannaix

Hop on 35 and drive north until you get to Duluth Minnesota, then you have a couple choices....hit state Highway 61 (yes, same one as the Bob Dylan Album) and follow north for about an hour along the north shore (scenic drive) or take Highway 53 from Duluth - through the Iron Range to International Falls...where you can cross the border.... careful for moose and dog sleds

Thankyou so much xiannaix! Will I see you there?

12-06-04, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Spillz

Thankyou so much xiannaix! Will I see you there?

hehe - nope

Canadians frighten me.... very small hands

I would recommend the North Shore drive very beautiful and in the winter you can see lake effect snow come crashing into being - it really is kinda magical (as sappy as that sounds)

12-01-04, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
question Foolish Bastard Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Downtown Posts: 5,321	Jesus accepting gays too hot for CBS, NBC NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A liberal church claims CBS and NBC have refused to run its ad promoting the acceptance of people regardless of sexual orientation, because the networks believe the ad is too controversial. According to a United Church of Christ statement, the ad says that the church seeks to welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic circumstance or sexual orientation. "Because this commercial touches on the exclusion of gay couples...and the fact that the executive branch has recently proposed a Constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, this spot is unacceptable for broadcast," the church quoted CBS as saying. CBS and NBC did not immediately return calls seeking comment. "It's ironic that after a political season awash in commercials based on fear and deception by both parties seen on all major networks, an ad with a message of welcome and inclusion would be deemed too controversial," said Rev. John Thomas in the statement. "We find it disturbing that the networks in question seem to have no problem exploiting gay persons through mindless comedies or titillating dramas, but when it comes to a church's loving welcome of committed gay couples, that's where they draw the line." The 30-second spot, as shown on the church's Web site, features two muscle-bound bouncers standing outside a church, selecting people who could attend service and those who could not. Written text then appears saying, in part, "Jesus didn't turn people away, neither do we." The commercial can be viewed at www.stillspeaking.com. The church says the ad has been accepted on a number of other networks, including ABC Family, BET Discovery, Fox, Hallmark, TBS and TNT. TBS and TNT are owned by Time Warner (Research), which also owns CNN/Money. CBS is part of Viacom (Research) while NBC belongs to General Electric (Research). The Cleveland-based United Church of Christ claims 6,000 congregations with 1.3 million members. Top of page [taken from: CNN Money] __________________ True, without falsehood, certain and most true, that which is above is the same as that which is below, and that which is below is the same as that which is above, for the performance of miracles of the One Thing. And as all things are from the One, by the meditation of One, so all things have their birth from this One Thing by adaptation.

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Satchel Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plaino Posts: 2,973	damn liberal media

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JJCHIANESE Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stop Six, Texas Posts: 276	Unforunately, this is going to get worse before it gets better. George Dush ladies and gentlemen. Oh yeah, Janet's nipple will force us to listen to PAUL MCCARTNEY during the Super Bowl half-time show this year. Jeez...........................

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Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	How can people claim that the media is liberal these days? It is soo beyond my comprehension. My friend told me that there is a huge billboard outside of Fort Worth, on the south side I think, that only says: "DON'T TRUST THE LIBERAL MEDIA" It is stories like this that make me shake my head and want to jump on the band wagon with the rest of you and move to Canada.