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Yup that’s right
Posted: May 4, 2009 by datechguy in catholicTags: notre dame scandal, obama, religion, war on God
Post 1001 What Would WBUR do?
Posted: May 4, 2009 by datechguy in local stuff, opinion/newsTags: religion, war on God
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.
“Why not throw a pig roast in Mecca?”
Posted: April 29, 2009 by datechguy in catholic, opinion/newsTags: broken clock, notre dame, obama, religion, war on God
At the American Papist a poll went up concerning the best solution to the Notre Dame situation. I left the following comment:
The actual best solution would be for the Whitehouse to find a reason why they can’t attend and pull ND’s fat out of the fire.
Imagine my surprise to see Kathleen Parker echo me:
Obama might consider following Glendon’s lead. Although he supports choice, the president also recognizes the moral complexity of those decisions. Out of respect for pro-life Catholics and their beloved institution, he should politely bow out.
This of course assumes a respect for something beyond his own self importance. Parker seems to be very taken by Glendon’s act:
Here on planet “What About Me,” principled people are so rare as to be oddities. Thus, it was a head-swiveling moment Monday when Mary Ann Glendon, the former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, quietly declined Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal.
Kathleen Parker hasn’t been very right lately, but she recognizes an act of principle when she sees one.
Politically the president must be thanking his lucky stars for Sen Specter, the 100 days to distract public attention from Mary Ann Glendon. There is nothing like the shock of reality (planes over NY) to make people see things for what they are, and reality is the biggest danger to the political future of the current administration.
Miss California this is also what faith look like.
Posted: April 27, 2009 by datechguy in internet/free speech, opinion/newsTags: miss california, reality, war on God
Mary Ann Glendon showed that you can be a winner without getting a medal.
Miss California Carrie Prejean proves that just because you wear a bikini doesn’t mean you can’t defend your faith:
Miss California Carrie Prejean, who became the bombshell of the Miss USA pageant by saying gay couples should not be allowed to marry, said Sunday that her state sponsors urged her to apologize afterward but she rejected the advice.
Prejean, 21, said officials from the Miss California USA pageant were worried that her comments would cost their contest financial backing and tried to prepare her for a string of post-pageant media interviews by discouraging her from discussing her religious beliefs.
After all we can’t have people talking about her faith, but Miss California nixed that:
If anything, Prejean has solidified her stance in the last week. McPherson, who preaches against homosexuality, has been acting as her adviser and encouraging her to use her newfound fame to persuade other evangelical Christians to share their views, even if they are unpopular.
“I learned that God has a bigger crown than any man can give you,” she said.
Hotair comments:
You need to not talk about your faith. For those who think of beauty pageants as anachronisms for young women in an era of liberation, doesn’t this speak volumes about the attitudes of the organizers? Just shut up and look pretty, even if people are attacking you.
I am really surprised that more feminists are not defending her. Mika seems to be but that’s all I’ve heard on the left. Is it the religious faith? Or is it a question of Sex, that is the “exploitative nature” of beauty patients, too much worry about being sexy on film to gain the notice? Who knows?
If her popularity continues you should expect to see photoshoped Miss California sex photos and a Larry Flynt XXX parody movie any day now…
…and if the combination of words doesn’t cause tons of hits to this post nothing will (:c)
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