{"id":821,"date":"2011-08-26T08:13:15","date_gmt":"2011-08-26T12:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/changingchannels\/?p=821"},"modified":"2011-08-26T13:32:24","modified_gmt":"2011-08-26T17:32:24","slug":"warning-christian-tv-programming-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/changingchannels\/2011\/08\/warning-christian-tv-programming-ahead.html","title":{"rendered":"Warning! Christian TV programming ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABC Family<\/strong> deserves credit for airing 700 Club<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Let’s start with that point.<\/p>\n

However, there is a “warning” that airs before and after the program that the show “doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of ABC Family”.<\/p>\n

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Ashton Kutcher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I know … gosh forbid the network stands behind a program that actually promotes good values and content.<\/p>\n

I get it, though, as the network doesn’t want to offend non-Christians or infer that it stands for Christian values … not with so many religions out there.<\/p>\n

It is ironic, though, the network shows a similar warning prior to broadcasting That 70’s Show<\/em> at 3p ET.<\/p>\n

The message pretty much reads “some of the content in this show may not be appropriate for younger viewers”.<\/p>\n

Oh yeah … ABC Family… then what the heck in the name of Ashton Kutcher<\/strong> is the show doing on in the early afternoon, when so many youngsters are home from school?<\/p>\n

I’m afraid a message can’t cover everything ABC Family.<\/p>\n

The fact you air 700 Club<\/em> … is a good thing.<\/p>\n

That 70’s Show<\/em> at 3p, or perhaps any time?<\/p>\n

Not so good.<\/p>\n

…………………………………………………………………………….<\/p>\n

for a look at the sports of the day check out: http:\/\/www.heapsgoodstuff.com\/<\/p>\n

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