[lit-ideas] Writing Exercise possibility
- From: Eternitytime1@xxxxxxx
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 00:55:01 EST
Hi,
In light of discussion earlier on the role of The Church, I found this
interesting and thought I would share it. I do think it important to state
that
there ARE lots of faith-based folk in existence who are tolerant and caring
souls.
Have others heard of this?
Luck in the shadows & laughter in the light,
Marlena in Missouri
As stated on one of my literacy lists:
"This is a good piece to use as an writing exercise. Almost everyone has a
strong opinion.
I bet you'd get even the most reluctant students writing! Controversy is
often a good catalyst!"
"In the spirit of finding good materials for classes on civic literacy,
here's a basis for a
class. Here's a possible lesson: Discuss, analyze and debate on whether CBS
and NBC are supporting the Constitution of the United States of America in
their refusal to air an ad put out by the United Church of Christ in which
Jesus accepts all people, even gay couples, into their fold."
----- Original Message -----
From: NOW National Action Center
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 11:21 PM
Subject: Tell CBS and NBC to Accept LGBT-Inclusive Ad Message
<http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/36/0/> NOW Action Alert
December 1, 2004
| Tell a Friend
_http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/572110/0/ _
(http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/572110/0/ )
Tell CBS and NBC to Accept LGBT-Inclusive Ad
Message
In a chilling display of corporate censorship, CBS and NBC have refused to
run a television
advertisement created by the United Church of Christ (UCC). The message of
the ad is that, like Jesus, the UCC is welcoming to all people. The ad
includes same-sex couples, people of color and a person with a disability Urge
CBS
and NBC to take a stand against discrimination and in support of freedom of
speech.
Please contact CBS and NBC headquarters to express your support for airing
an inclusive 30-second ad for the United Church of Christ. The ad, which is
part of the denomination's new campaign, was set to begin airing nationwide on
Dec. 1. A number of networks and cable outlets have accepted the ad,
including ABC Family, BET and Fox. In a written statement CBS states: "Because
this
commercial touches on the exclusion of gay couples and other
minority groups by other individuals and organizations, and the fact 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 on
the
[CBS and UPN] networks."
NBC also deemed the ad "too controversial."
Please call or e-mail <http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/572111/0/>
CBS and NBC headquarters to let them know that you support the United Church
of Christ's message of fairness and equality and want the ad to air
nationwide. Refusing to air the ad stands in the way of freedom of speech,
freedom of
religious expression and democracy.
CBS: 212-975-4321
NBC: 212-664-4444
backgroundBackground:
The United Church of Christ was set to launch its first-ever nationwide
advertising campaign on Dec. 1. Research conducted by the UCC found that many
people across the country have felt alienated by churches; this new campaign
was
designed to welcome all people, regardless of ability, age, race, economic
circumstances or sexual orientation, into the UCC.
The 30-second ad shows two bouncers outside a church, choosing which people
may enter and turning down a male couple in the process. The voice-over
states "Jesus didn't turn people away. Neither do we." A female couple appears
among the diverse group of people shown at the end of the ad.
A long list of TV outlets accepted the ad, including ABC Family, AMC, BET,
Discovery, Fox,
Hallmark, Nick at Nite, TBS, TNT and TV Land. Unfortunately, on Nov. 30
negotiations broke down between church representatives and network officials
at
CBS and NBC.
"The networks' attitude would be comical if it were not so frightening,"
said NOW president Kim Gandy. "Apparently the networks, which ran seemingly
endless negative ads during the election season, are now prepared to redefine
the
word 'controversy,' and ban all mention of any subject which might offend
the new morality police at the FCC."
We must stop this kind of broadcast censorship in its tracks. Your action
_http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/572111/0/_
(http://www.now.org:81/t/167969/315326/572111/0/) > is needed immediately.
_____________________________________________________
Marlena Boggs mboggs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Adults Services Specialist 816-836-5200
Mid-Continent Public Library http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us
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