The book of Daniel

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those sick bastards always find a way to spit on our Lord with their filth they put on TV…I am sick of it.
 
… and by fussing about it, NBC is just getting free publicity.

My policy is, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it.
 
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MusicMan:
… and by fussing about it, NBC is just getting free publicity.

My policy is, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it.
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EXACTLY!!! AMEN!
 
I say speak up…free publicity? well, it goes both ways …but it does let the networks know its not appreciated…and if enough folks speak out it will influence not only network but others to speak out more about the insults to Christians.
 
Let’s keep in mind a couple of things…

1.) It’s not intended to actually reflect society, but to be a caricature of it to be the vehicle for a sit-com.

2.) They’re not taking a “cheap shot” at the Catholic Church, but the Episcopalian one.

3.) I’m never one to rush blindly to support an organization run by Evangelical Fundamentalists. Not only do they have a bad habit of not considering us to be Christians, but they don’t consider many of our Mainline Protestant brethren to be Christian either (certainly the Episcopalians are part of this group that they exclude). I’m amazed that they’re even fretting about this. When did the AFA lead the charge against attacks on the Catholic Church on ABC’s The Practice or Boston Legal?

4.) I take my faith very seriously, but I don’t take myself so seriously. I can honestly watch this and be amused, or I can be offended by it and turn it off, but I’m not going to join forces with the Evangelicals just because NBC has a show that the Evangelicals claim is attacking all of Christianity.

5.) Most critics think the show isn’t good enough to last a season. … That probably means I, of all people, will like it.
 
NBC Affiliate Says No To 'Book of Daniel’
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				**Other local affiliates bombarded with phone calls, having second thoughts about carrying the program.** 					 					 					 [agapepress.org/images/afsuperstore.gif](http://www.americanfamilysuperstore.net/) 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](http://www.nbc.com/nbc/header/Local_Stations)** 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!   [nbc.com/nbc/header/Local_Stations](http://www.nbc.com/nbc/header/Local_Stations) ]
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. AND PLEASE FORWARD TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS! WE CAN WIN THIS BATTLE IF WE ALL WILL GET INVOLVED! secure.afa.net/afa/afapetition/takeaction.asp?id=175 ]

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MusicMan:
… and by fussing about it, NBC is just getting free publicity.

My policy is, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it.
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Fortunately the previews look so stupid, I doubt anyone (Christian or not) will watch it.
 
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MusicMan:
… and by fussing about it, NBC is just getting free publicity.

My policy is, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it.
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I agree 100%

The show won’t make it one season anyhow. Unless it becomes “contraversial” because of the publicity people who don’t like it will give it.
 
Looks like this show may be dead before its premier.👍

PF
 
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MusicMan:
Let’s keep in mind a couple of things…

2.) They’re not taking a “cheap shot” at the Catholic Church, but the Episcopalian one.
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Does it matter? When it comes to what is aired on national television and it effects peoples lives about any faith would you just simply ignore it?
 
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aimee:
Thanks for posting…I sent the email
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Thanks Aimee I like to hope that people do care and when something is wrong in our world they don’t just look the other way.
Thanks for standing up for what is right.
 
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MusicMan:
Let’s keep in mind a couple of things…

1.) It’s not intended to actually reflect society, but to be a caricature of it to be the vehicle for a sit-com.

2.) They’re not taking a “cheap shot” at the Catholic Church, but the Episcopalian one.

3.) I’m never one to rush blindly to support an organization run by Evangelical Fundamentalists. Not only do they have a bad habit of not considering us to be Christians, but they don’t consider many of our Mainline Protestant brethren to be Christian either (certainly the Episcopalians are part of this group that they exclude). I’m amazed that they’re even fretting about this. When did the AFA lead the charge against attacks on the Catholic Church on ABC’s The Practice or Boston Legal?

4.) I take my faith very seriously, but I don’t take myself so seriously. I can honestly watch this and be amused, or I can be offended by it and turn it off, but I’m not going to join forces with the Evangelicals just because NBC has a show that the Evangelicals claim is attacking all of Christianity.

5.) Most critics think the show isn’t good enough to last a season. … That probably means I, of all people, will like it.
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Yes - 100% 👍
 
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Toni:
Thanks Aimee I like to hope that people do care and when something is wrong in our world they don’t just look the other way.
Thanks for standing up for what is right.
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Well, I saw the show promotion and read about it and found it shocking…now some may say its only the Evangeicals protesting and they may say its against the Episcpal church…but I consider them Christians. And they are right to call attention to this…perhaps the show won’t last…God will not be mocked.
 
Looks like the stations dumping the show before the premier is slowly expanding. It is up to two now:
**Two NBC affiliates throw book at ‘Daniel’ **

*LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Two NBC affiliates in Arkansas and Indiana are turning the page on upcoming series “The Book of Daniel,” which has been drawing criticism for its portrayal of Christianity. *

The series depicts an Episcopalian minister, played by Aidan Quinn, struggling with an addiction to Vicodin, among other problems in his diocese. Jesus is actually a character on the series, depicted in imagined conversations with the minister.

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PF
 
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JGheen:
Fortunately the previews look so stupid, I doubt anyone (Christian or not) will watch it.
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I have never been so happy for bad preveiws lol!

Stations are refusing to play it. Everyone keep praying!

This si attacking Christanity. If it pro homosexuality as Evangelical, that will spread to the catholic faith. Besides, whats wrong with defending our evangelical brothers and sisters? They do not have the fullness of the truth, but I think we owe it to them to defend what both religions already aggree on.
 
So I watched Friday’s episode. It was a standard US dysfunctional family TV drama. The only real difference between this one and of the other ones is that the main character is a clergyman. I don’t see the big deal.

After watching it and really looking for supposed attacks on Christianity or advancement of the “Pro Homosexual Agenda,” I didn’t find any.

What I found is this: The main character, an Episcopal priest, is a man with a good heart who is dedicated to the Church and his family. He is extraordinarily distraught by the foolish situations that his family members have put them in (and him too by their inconsiderate actions). The main character is also struggling with his son’s belief that he (the son) is gay. It looks like an accurate portrayal of any father trying to deal with that. Reverend Daniel is really the only good character on the show. Funny that… on a show that’s supposedly “attacking Christianity,” the only good Christian character is the Christian minister.

The family dysfunction is blown up to charicature-like proportions, and I think a bit unbelievable.

If you guys want to go after this show because you’re offended, be offended by the ascertation that Catholic priests of Italian heritage are connected to the mob.

Furthermore, if you HAVEN’T TAKEN THE TIME TO WATCH IT FOR YOURSELF, you have no business trying to get it yanked from the airwaves because of the misinformation the AFA has provided you with. Watch one episode and make up your own mind. If you agree with the AFA, then join up with them. If you find something else offensive, then go after the show. But, if you don’t watch an episode to find out what it’s really about, you really have no business attacking it.
 
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MusicMan:
What I found is this: The main character, an Episcopal priest, is a man with a good heart who is dedicated to the Church and his family. He is extraordinarily distraught by the foolish situations that his family members have put them in (and him too by their inconsiderate actions). The main character is also struggling with his son’s belief that he (the son) is gay. It looks like an accurate portrayal of any father trying to deal with that. Reverend Daniel is really the only good character on the show. Funny that… on a show that’s supposedly “attacking Christianity,” the only good Christian character is the Christian minister.

The family dysfunction is blown up to charicature-like proportions, and I think a bit unbelievable.

If you guys want to go after this show because you’re offended, be offended by the ascertation that Catholic priests of Italian heritage are connected to the mob.

Furthermore, if you HAVEN’T TAKEN THE TIME TO WATCH IT FOR YOURSELF, you have no business trying to get it yanked from the airwaves because of the misinformation the AFA has provided you with. Watch one episode and make up your own mind. If you agree with the AFA, then join up with them. If you find something else offensive, then go after the show. But, if you don’t watch an episode to find out what it’s really about, you really have no business attacking it.
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I have to agree. I watched it and found The Book of Daniel to be all right. Not the best show I’ve ever seen, for sure, but still not as bad as it has been made out to be.

If anything, this show can be seen as a good example of why a married clergy is not “the answer.” As this show clearly demonstrates, a priest having a wife and kids brings up its own unique set a problems! So one can take comfort in seeing this show as an endorsement for a celibate priesthood.

If a Catholic wants to take any offense here, they can be offended by the way the Catholic priest-friend of Fr. Daniel was portrayed. I mean, hasn’t the Italian Catholic priest with “family” in the Mafia been already done too often?

Overall, this show is nothing to worry about. Not bad, but not appointment television, IMHO.
 
I watched some of the show, but it really didn’t hold my interest. I would agree with MusicMan in general, and especially about making up your own mind about the show.

As an Italo-American, I’m used to people trying to connect me with the mob. My Irish husband (now ex-) joked about black limousines at our wedding. That kind of stuff doesn’t bother me anymore. The show didn’t bother me either, nor did it grab me. Deb
 
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