Double-talk and Hypocrisy A-flame!

I just can't believe it.. I really can't!! The major tv networks, NBC and CBS have refused to allow the United Church of Christ to buy airtime for our first commercial kicking off our nationwide "God is still speaking" campaign. And, they did this on the eve in which the commercials were to air. They decided at the last minute that a commercial that advertises a church that welcomes all people is "too controversial."

And yet, NBC and CBS have ads for drugs that will give a man a four-hour erection; soaps and prime-time shows that portray sexual activity between teenagers, and men & women who aren't married to each other, as the norm; CBS can run a 20/20 episode with the Matthew Shephard murderers - in spite of their plea-bargain, where they escaped a potential death sentence, in exchange for a promise to never, that is spelled N-E-V-E-R talk to the media about Matthew's death.

And . . a mainline church wants to BUY commercial airtime for an add that say 'our church welcomes everyone' - and the networks say no.

It's hypocrisy pure and simple. And, its probably a little bit political too-- a bunch of people not wanting to show a church that is so welcoming might go against their own religious views. Show sex during the day, and thats fine! Oh sure.. but show a welcoming church, "I am sorry, but that is going too far."

Fortunately, the commercial has been accepted and will air on a number of networks, including ABC Family, AMC, BET, Discovery, Fox, Hallmark, History, Nick@Nite, TBS, TNT, Travel and TV Land, among others.

If you want to see the commercial now, you can see it by visiting the website of the United Church of Christ at www.ucc.org.