Oct 2, 2006
A friend of mine here in Franklin sent me a few links about the recent controversy with his company. Yes, the friendly world of Bob the Tomato has caused some buzz. Why? Well, Bob likes to tell the good folks at home that "God loves them very much" - Realizing the scandal of such statements in the religiously neutral public square, NBC decided last minute to begin the Gagging of the Tomato in order to keep the Gag on God.
You can read the story on Yahoo News here. Or watch a local Nashville newscast here.
Comments
Ok, let me get this straight.
On network television, one can say, "God damn you," but not, "God loves you."
Hmmmm..... right.
Posted by: Mike Radcliffe | October 5, 2006 12:46 PM
Great insight...Yes, because God loving someone is much more horrific than God damning someone. What a bassackward view! Similarly we can say "Go to hell!" but not "Repent or you will perish" - which is what Jesus said.
Posted by: Reid | October 5, 2006 04:39 PM