Increasingly more risque Super Bowl commercials are being accepted to play during the game. At the same time, ads with a Christian message are flat-out rejected. Posted on 02/07/2011 11:51:54 AM PST by az4vlad
Increasingly more risque Super Bowl commercials are being accepted to play during the game. At the same time, ads with a Christian message are flat-out rejected.
The Super Bowl is the most-watched television program in America. It draws an average audience of 106.5 million viewers. 50 percent of viewers keep the volume up during its renowned commercials, and 15 percent of viewers tune in for the commercials only. The 42 minutes of commercials during the Super Bowl have become known for pushing the limits of what is considered acceptable to network censors, the FCC, and the public. Many advertisers like Go Daddy and PETA submit ads knowing they will be rejected, content with the publicity obtained from the controversy.
Increasingly more risque ads are being accepted. At the same time, ads with a Christian message are flat-out rejected.
Fox, which broadcasts the Super Bowl, has a policy prohibiting ads that contain religious advocacy. It states, "As a matter of company policy, Fox Broadcasting Company does not accept advertising from religious organizations for the purpose of advancing particular beliefs or practices."
40% of major sports games contain ads for male-erectile enhancement, something clearly inappropriate for children. Why are erectile dysfunction commercials acceptable while religious advocacy is not?
This year, a commercial featuring a quarterback with "John 3:16" written as dark smudges beneath his eyes was rejected. The Christian message in the ad was subtle, just some fans watching football and wondering what "John 3:16" meant when the camera panned in on the athlete. For Fox to find it offensive is a stretch, considering football players frequently huddle in prayer on the field and thank Jesus after they score.Read the rest of the article on Townhall
The offense of the gospel
Most of the commercials were disgusting. Violence seemed to be this year's top theme. Only GoDaddy strikes me as cute, while being slightly risque.
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The commercial was aired.
If it was rejected, why did I see it yesterday?
Somehow, the exclusivity of Christianity is VERY offensive,
yet the exclusivity of other religions is not.
Could it be because....
Christianity is the only one that’s true?
The truths of the Bible are offensive, ... Christ offends men because his gospel is intolerant of sin.
Perhaps the local FOX station in your area decided to go a different direction, and to show it. I work in TV production, and when there is a national telecast like this, the network inserts “black” where the commercials should go, or the local programming.
So that’s probably what happened - your local FOX affiliate showed it.
FOX is slowing moving towards the same drek as the MSM is doing now. Soon we won’t know the difference. Shepard Smith seems to be the vanguard of the move to the Left.
40% of major sports games contain ads for male-erectile enhancement, something clearly inappropriate for children. Why are erectile dysfunction commercials acceptable while religious advocacy is not?
Not to mention Feminine Hygene Products, when are they
going to run some Male Hygene products like
Wild Stallion Sheath Cleaner, Leaves you feeling like
a stud and Mares like it too...
you should probably have this thread removed. Since the ad aired and we all saw it, certain nefarious elements (who LOVE reading FR in secret) will use it against good conservatives.
I think it’s more of an equal discount of all religious ads which keeps Islam off the air.
Because if they allow a John 3:16 ad, then they will have to show some stupid Islam ad and Fox doesnt want that kind of problem on their hands.
Dumb as it may be, im pretty sure equal disqualification.
And if they accepted an ad for Christian proselytization, would you be fine if they then allow Muslims to advocate as well? Because I think that's the root of the problem -- if you allow one group to advertise on a subject, you have to allow all groups.
WHy do you sya that if you allow one group to evangelize, you HAVE to allow all groups to do so?
What law or regulation requires that?
There is no separation of ads and state, or religion,
if someone want’s to pay....do it. It’s part of the
free expression thereof.
Pepsi MAX ads were the most violent. I'll not be buying any Pepsi soft drink products.
Yes, the truth does have a certain intolerance of error. Jesus himself said that men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. It has been that way since the Garden of Eden, and will be that way till the end of time.
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