A growing number of Christians are voicing outrage over NBC’s decision to air what they call a “profane use of God’s name” on the network’s new reality game show, Deal or No Deal Island. The controversy stems from a January 23 episode, where a contestant’s statement using God’s name in vain was left uncensored despite the show censoring other explicit language.

One Million Moms, a conservative advocacy group and a division of the American Family Association (AFA), is leading the charge. The group argues that NBC is demonstrating a blatant disregard for Christian values by failing to apply the same censorship standards to language that many believers find deeply offensive.

Deal or No Deal Island, a tropical spin-off of the hit game show Deal or No Deal, follows contestants as they compete in physically and strategically demanding challenges to win cash prizes. While the show has a TV-PG rating, meaning it is generally suitable for children with parental guidance, One Million Moms argues that NBC failed to protect young viewers by allowing what they see to be a serious violation of the Third Commandment.

“Many of our supporters have submitted complaints on this serious issue of NBC censoring most profanity but not censoring the profane use of God’s name,” the group stated.

The organization argues that this decision sends a troubling message: secular profanity is deemed inappropriate for broadcast television, yet using God’s name in vain is acceptable.

“No other religion would tolerate such blatant blasphemy, and Christians will not either,” the statement continued. “As stated in the Ten Commandments, God clearly prohibits the use of His name in vain. The Ten Commandments are there for believers to live by since God knows what is best.”

One Million Moms is now urging Christians across the country to demand that NBC hold itself to the same standard it applies to other offensive language. The group has launched an online petition asking the network to ensure that religiously offensive speech is censored in future broadcasts.

“Mocking God is extremely disrespectful to Christians, and NBC needs to be held accountable!” the group’s petition states.

As of Sunday, the petition had gathered over 13,500 signatures, reflecting a strong grassroots response from those who feel the network disrespected their faith.

This controversy is the latest in an ongoing cultural debate about how faith is treated in mainstream entertainment. In recent years, Christian advocacy groups have frequently spoken out against television networks and Hollywood for what they see as a growing pattern of disrespect toward religious beliefs.

While Deal or No Deal Island is primarily a high-energy competition show, One Million Moms believes this incident highlights a broader issue of Christianity being treated as fair game for ridicule, while other religions receive greater sensitivity in media.

They point to past instances of religious figures and symbols being used in what they consider irreverent ways on television, and they believe this incident is part of a larger trend that needs to be addressed.

NBC has not yet issued a public response to the backlash or indicated whether it will change its censorship policies. However, the growing number of signatures on the petition suggests that the network may face increasing pressure to address the concerns of faith-based audiences.

As the debate continues, Christian families and faith-driven viewers will be watching closely to see if NBC takes steps to ensure that its programming remains respectful of all beliefs—including those who hold God’s name sacred.

For now, One Million Moms and its supporters remain committed to their mission: to hold media outlets accountable for how they represent faith in the public sphere.