Last Wednesday, the United Church of Christ launched an ad campaign for its churches across the nation. Of the media outlets it approached, two were NBC and CBS. Despite the fact that this ad focuses on the church denomination’s acceptance of all people, no matter where they are on their individual journeys with God , and despite the fact that the ad will be running on ABC Family, FOX, AMC, BET, Discovery, Hallmark, the History Channel and many more cable broadcast stations, CBS and NBC refused to run it.
The God Is Still Speaking Web site, a UCC initiative, jumped in hits from 3,400 to 38,500 visitors after the news of the two networks’ decision was announced. Comments include:
- “Thank you for running this important message of inclusivity. I am also writing CBS and NBC in protest.”
- “Blessings on your historic church for continuing to lead the struggle against demeaning others.”
- “Wow, a Christian organization that actually practices tolerance and acceptance.”
The congregation of one of the local UCC churches — Friends Congregational Church — has helped me push through from the darkness in my life toward something greater. UCC’s focus on doing the work of God by impacting the Brazos Valley community through one act of love at a time has inspired and comforted me.
View the commercial at http://www.stillspeaking.com and read about the issue. If you feel moved, send a fax to CBS and NBC.
Katy Dawn Stewart
Bryan
http://www.theeagle.com/opinions/letterstoeditor/Dec2004/120704letterstoeditor.php
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