The Religous Right is Stupid
It's not because of the views on religion, or the issues, or even Intelligent Design. No, I'm calling them stupid because they are pressuring to NBC affiliates not to air "The Book of Daniel." It's this new show with Aiden Quinn as an Episcopal priest with a disfunctional family. He also talks to Jesus, and Jesus talks back. Groups like James Dobson's Focus on the Family are against it because it portrays Jesus in a less than Christ-like manner. They've even managed to get two stations to drop the show.
Now, I'm disputing their claims. I agree that the project tends to de-Jesufy Jesus. However, I also think the project looks like it's going to suck. Go watch the trailer if you don't believe me (it's linked from the main page.) So it should get terrible ratings right? Not if news outlets are reporting that Christians are boycotting. Now everyone wants to see what the big deal is about.
In short, Religious Right, if you truly want this show to go away, Shut the hell up!
Comments
Jon: That the concept of the rapture is relatively young does not immediately negate it. While I don't believe in the rapture, I respect the belief. I do take issue that those that believe in the rapture are trying to hasten it, at the expense of the world the rest of us live in. "You shall not know the hour or the day..." I forget the part that says "But you can hurry it up if you like." 



Posted by: Jon Edwards at January 5, 2006 11:38 PM