Via Gateway Pundit comes this story of embracing diversity at NPR.
In 1985, National Public Radio (NPR) adopted a policy stating that member stations had to provide “nonsectarian, non-political, noncommercial” educational programming. But in February 2009, the wording was changed to say: “NPR Member Stations shall provide ONLY [emphasis added] nonsectarian, non-political, noncommercial educational content on all broadcast channel(s) and related media distribution platforms such as member partners that use the NPR member brands.”
The rule, which takes effect May 1, means that any NPR stations carrying religious programming must cease and desist that programming as of that date. In explaining its decision in a similar matter, PBS — another federally funded media outlet — says it “places a high value on presenting diverse perspectives, as opposed to rigidly adhering to any single political or religious point of view.” Allowing such programming, it continues, “would cause the public’s trust in PBS to erode, along with the value of the brand.”
I’m sure the conservative public won’t change their opinion of NPR over this but I was wondering about WBUR out of Boston University that I occasionally listen to.
They have two regular religious programs. Speaking of Faith and the services from the University’s Marsh Chapel. I presume that at least the chapel service will have to go.
I’d be very interested in what WBUR has to say about that. I’ll e-mail them and let you know.
