Maybe this doesn't seem odd to locals or folks native to small towns. But as a transplant I find it interesting that the local NBC affiliate's Sunday morning lineup consists of The Living Word presented by the Springfield Community Church followed by Meet the Press and then a full mass (not sure who produces this).
I personally am unoffended by it especially since my understanding is that both represent paid programming. On a side note, I find the Springfield Church program very entertaining. But I digress.
I can't help but wonder. What would happen if a Muslim service pooled resources together and bought airtime and presented a prayer service? Would the station allow it and take their money? Would folks find it odd or be offended?
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Beach Fanatic
Looks like the church tv thread turned into a tailgate party 
SoWal Guide
Looks like the church tv thread turned into a tailgate partywhen that happens, you know its been a good thread. thanks BH for being a sport.
SoWal Expert
Looks like the church tv thread turned into a tailgate partyJust wait until we start drinking human blood and eating human flesh, aka- the symbolism of communion.
SoWal Insider
Maybe Jesus will show up when that starts!
SWGB
Mmmm youkerist. 
SoWal Guide
:nono1:
Beach Lover
Maybe Jesus will show up when that starts!
My Iphone vibrates every time you say my name.
SoWal Insider
Did you hear that?
SoWal Insider
Thank GOD that they are the drinking Christians. Liquor stores open at 9am on Sundays around here. In the "real" Bible Belt, you have to drink your liquor from a coffee cup.
And buy it one county over, because yours is dry.
SoWal Insider
And buy it one county over, because yours is dry.
There is a county here that's dry (over near NoFunn) the next county used to not impose ad valorem because they made so much on liquor tax! Now, that's my kind of county!
SoWal Insider
There is a county here that's dry (over near NoFunn) the next county used to not impose ad valorem because they made so much on liquor tax! Now, that's my kind of county!
Dry counties never made much sense to me, when you could buy it 20 miles away and the neighboring county made all the money? Like Alabama not having lottery, when most all of the states around it does. We are about to see something similar, if the situation progresses in Florala, Ala., and their tribal bingo issue. They will be having a whole new industry and a very large influx of cash, finally, but what of the consequences? How much money from locals will it draw? It's going to be something to watch for our area here.
Beach Fanatic
BH, despite what you say- most of my posts in the political forum seek to expose the truth.
Like the man on the moon! You just want to get something stimulating going! Has nothing to do with truth!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Where have you been?
SoWal Insider
Beach Fanatic
:rofl:
:funn:
I miss this comedy
I wish they would bring it back to SNL
You are hilarious- some of your other posts are cracking me up!
We used to imitate church lady after we had a christian fellowship
We would be rolling on the floor laughing- such hypocrites :roll:
SoWal Guide
perfect!
Beach Fanatic
It's unimaginable to me that anybody would find church on Sunday mornings to be odd, TV or no TV. And why pick on WJHG? It's also on WMBB, WPGX, WTVY, and pretty much all your local stations. Oh, but what a way to stir the pot. ;-)
btw, it's also on in the Washington DC / Baltimore market, so it's not just here. Only difference is that they do show several different faiths and it's hard to find Southern Baptist.
And Church Lady...that's funny, I don't care who you are!
btw, it's also on in the Washington DC / Baltimore market, so it's not just here. Only difference is that they do show several different faiths and it's hard to find Southern Baptist.
And Church Lady...that's funny, I don't care who you are!
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Beach FanaticAuthor
Hi SN, so would you find it odd for a Muslim prayer service or some other religion to be on a major network?
Beach Fanatic
Hi SN, so would you find it odd for a Muslim prayer service or some other religion to be on a major network?
On a major network, yes. On a network affiliate's local programming, no.
You do realize that the Springfield Community Church and the First Methodist Church of Panama City are not broadcast by NBC, even though "Meet The Press" is wedged between them?
Beach FanaticAuthor
Yes, I am familiar with the distinction between a major network's national programming and its local affiliates' programming.
I am originally from Chicago and have lived in larger metro areas most of my life-it would be nearly possible for a local church to purchase .5 to 1.0 hours of airtime for a prayer service or mass on a major networks local affiliate in those areas. That's a big part of why it is odd to me. This thread is as much about my my surprise that airtime is so affordable as it is to stir the pot with folks for whom it seems normal to watch religion on tv.
I am originally from Chicago and have lived in larger metro areas most of my life-it would be nearly possible for a local church to purchase .5 to 1.0 hours of airtime for a prayer service or mass on a major networks local affiliate in those areas. That's a big part of why it is odd to me. This thread is as much about my my surprise that airtime is so affordable as it is to stir the pot with folks for whom it seems normal to watch religion on tv.
Beach Comber
Sounds like some may like to watch their religion from a distance but in truth God is with you whether you are in the pews or in the recliner...and in either place we are able to click the sound on or off...I preferr it on..thanks BeachBum for noting our TV networks are as always swayed by the dollar
SWGB
Hi SN, so would you find it odd for a Muslim prayer service or some other religion to be on a major network?
Yes I would find it odd. Muslim's are very strict about the graven images commandment. It applies to video as well.
Beach Fanatic
Slightly off topic but cable channel 2 right this minute has a very amusing church tv program denouncing heavy metal music. Apparently Ozzy Osbourne is the evil mastermind behind the woes of the world! Really? I have a feeling Sharon has to dress him every day! lol :funn:
SoWal Insider
I digg Ozzy! Down with those who are down with Ozzy!
needs to get out more
I've got no problem with church on TV, I switch the channel. I've got a problem with shysters who make their living bilking the gullible of their funds in the name of the Lord. There's a special place for them in the afterlife.
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