Action Alert
Urge NBC and CBS to Reverse Censorship of United Church of Christ Advertisement
December 3, 2004
CBS and NBC refused to air a United Church of Christ (UCC) advertisement on the grounds that its message of inclusiveness was "too controversial." The advertisement shows a gay couple being turned away from a church and states that the UCC welcomes all people, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, economic circumstance or ability. View the advertisement at www.stillspeaking.com.
It's simply inexcusable that CBS and NBC find equality and inclusiveness "too controversial."
Action
Urge CBS and NBC to reverse their decision to censor the United Church of Christ advertisement. Encourage them to support religious freedom and nondiscrimination. Humanist voices need to be heard, so please contact NBC and CBS:
CBS: http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml
NBC: Mail To: Nightly@NBC.com
Background
Rev. Robert Chase, director of the UCC's communication ministry stated in response to NBC and CBS's refusal to air the advertisement, "We find it disturbing that the networks in question seem to have no problem exploiting gay persons through mindless comedies or titillating dramas, but when it comes to a church's loving welcome of committed gay couples, that's where they draw the line."
In a written explanation from CBS, the advertisement was considered inappropriate because "the Executive Branch has recently proposed a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman." NBC deemed the advertisement "too controversial" and declined to air it.
As the Federal Marriage Amendment failed to pass in both the Senate and House of Representatives, CBS shows partisanship toward the Bush administration and those who support the Federal Marriage Amendment. Furthermore, the FMA prioritizes certain religious beliefs over others and over those without religion.
Remember to urge NBC and CBS to reverse censorship of the United Church of Christ Advertisement.
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