ABC Cancels ‘Anti-Christian‘ ’Good Christian Belles’ Television Show
- Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:19am by
Billy Hallowell
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It was a television show that came with a fair amount of controversy. Even before it aired, faith groups were decrying its name and its purported anti-Christian message. And now, just months after the show premiered, ABC’s “Good Christian Belles” (originally entitled “Good Christian Bitches,” based on Kim Gatlin’s book by the same name) has been cancelled.
Now, if you’re not familiar with the show, its plot will give you a decent idea surrounding its contents:
Twenty years ago, Amanda Vaughn was the queen bee of Hillside Park, Texas, but now she’s got to pay for her sins.
An original mean girl, Amanda (Leslie Bibb) used to terrorize the less attractive and less popular. After her husband gets busted for a Ponzi scheme and then dies in sensationalized circumstances, Amanda has to return to Dallas in disgrace and start her life again. Will the good Christian belles of her hometown welcome her with open arms … or stab her in the back? No one in Hillside Park is a saint, but that doesn‘t mean they can’t have a heart. As Amanda and her teenage kids try to adjust to their new circumstances, the ladies of Highland Park alternate between sympathy and scheming.
Here‘s the show’s trailer:
Back in March, Newt Gingrich slammed the show, which went by the acronym GCB, claiming that it showcased anti-Christian bias. Of course, the former Republican presidential candidate wasn’t alone. New York City Councilman and Catholic church member Peter Vallone joined in the chorus claiming that the show was slamming the Christian faith and conservative groups, too, spoke out.
The American Family Association, for one, filed a petition against GCB, according to The Christian Post.
“With a title like Good Christian Bitches, you can imagine what kind of show it will be,” the AFA said. “Even if they change the title, the content will still mock people of faith.”
One Million Moms called the show “blasphemy at its worst!”
But one of GCB’s stars, Kristin Chenoweth, has, in the past, defended the show as well as her part in it. Chenoweth, a practicing Christian, saw no problem with the program’s handling of faith.
“The Bible tells us that we’re not supposed to judge, and people shouldn’t judge before seeing the show,” she told ABC News back in March. “I’m a Christian, I think that’s pretty well known, and I would never do anything that I think crossed the line.”
TV.com reported over the weekend that the “over-the-top soap…never took off,” and the L.A. Times provided more information on the cancellation and some of the stars’ reaction prior to the initial news breaking:
It seemed destined to take over the void that was to be left when “Desperate Housewives” ended its run. But the coyly titled soap was a middle-of-the road performer, averaging less than 6 million viewers and a 1.93 in the 18-49 demo in its Sunday slot — and must now pack its bags. Though the network hasn’t officially said it has axed the series, tweets from its stars suggest it has.
“To all u #GCB fans & Amanda lovers, thx 4 the <3,” said Leslie Bibb, who plays Amanda. “Appreciate it & just wait, we’ll get 2 go on a new fun ride somewhere else! #lifeisperfect”
Costar Kristin Chenoweth apparently got wind of the cancellation pre-concert: “Onstage. Sound check. Bad timing abc. San Fran will get a great show tho!”
The network has since officially issued its ruling that the show will not be returning next fall.
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chnswstr
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:35pmGlad it crashed. I watched 10 minutes of the first episode and found it tedious.
Report Post »Loki
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:34pmthe show was iffy, the women were nice eye candy, the poking fun at the “good christian community” was funny…
Report Post »the show poked fun at those people in your churches y’all gossip about at after church sunday brunch….
the holy rollers that get caught snorting blow off some dead gay hookers body…. lol
MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:01pmCan you imagine the outrage if the preacher in the show got caught having gay sex with a meth dealer and then lying about it? Christians all over the country would take to the streets playing victim until they realized – oops – Ted Haggard already did that in real life.
Report Post »Why do people not take to the streets over real life examples but would flip out at the first example from a stupid tv show? My guess: it doesn’t fit their self-victimizing agenda. It‘s hollywood that’s attacking us. It’s the gays who are attacking us. It’s the atheists! No – it’s just a mirror.
johnjamison
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:12pmmammalove
Report Post »Can you imagine the outrage if they had a good muslim belle show. And had Islamic imams and cleric call for the deaths of all jews,and christian and executing hundred sof bombings on highly populated public places…BECAUSE ALOT MORE THAN ONE HAS DONE THAT
MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:37pmYes, i can imagine the outrage. It would be misplaced – just like christians misplacing their outrage here.
Report Post »macksfield
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:39pmIts true you can find folks who make bad mistakes in every walk of life. But to pretend as if there is not a majority of Christians out there who do their best to follow the bible is either naive or just your way of slandering others for some unknown reason. If you disagree with the Christian life style of the bible or the fact that Christians are not perfect then, more power to your perfect lifestyle! That is what America is all about, different opinions, different lifestyles. But you don’t have to be nasty about it.
Report Post »Godzgrl247
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:45pmDon’t forget poking fun at all of the prayer groups that meet at Hooters (or in GCB’s case, “Boobylicious”). It’s all the same. I think the show was funny. Amazing to me that so many had an opinion about something that they never watched. Most of what I see in churches today is just over the top consummerism. Everybody can‘t wait to go to church and show off their style as they come in and drop their kids off at children’s church and rush to the Starbuck’s line before the preacher gets started. After church, they drive like a pack of hell hounds trying to beat the crowd at whatever restaurant (maybe Hooters again???) they have all agreed on.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:17pmmamalone – many Christians did raise a big stink about that Ted Haggard scandal. Christians who really care about their relationship with God don’t just gloss over scandal in the church heirarchy. There’s just not much we can do about it. People sin. Screaming about it doesn’t change what the person did and the harm it did to others. So we try to use it to learn how NOT to act.
Report Post »aggiebrewer
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:36pmso what your saying is church is full of hypocrites? You should join, one more won’t matter.
True Christians are NOT perfect. they accept their imperfection and strive to live their life in a Christlike manner acceptting the mercy of Christ’s gift to each of us. They are not “fixed” or “holy”. Christians are flawed, but saved by grace.
Denial of God is a tool used by those that are unwilling to face their own sinful nature and the lack of their ability to deal with that nature eternally without Jesus Christ.
I honestly will pray for you to find peace and find Christ.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:40pmMammalove,
Report Post »Where should the outrage be placed. Sense you find it so easy to label christians on the acts of a very few minsters. Where should the label be placed on for thousands of imam and clerics not to mention millions upon millions of followers calling for death to jews and christian.
Where should that outrage be placed…..
MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:00pm@JOHN
“Where should the outrage be placed”
On real people who do real things in the real world. Not on characters in some poorly produced tv show that no one likes.
Report Post »MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:05pm@AGGIE
I’m pointing out that there is often a disconnect between what people believe and how they act. This is true of all people, regardless of religion. This show is speaking to this aspect of human nature with respect to christians – probably because it’s something the majority of people in America can relate to (seeing as how 80% of people identify as christian).
Why I am a hypocrite is unclear, you failed to mention what I said that was hypocritical.
Report Post »MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:07pm@MACKS
Report Post »I didn’t mean to implicate the majority of christians as being raucous hypocrites in every aspect of their lives. I’m sure the vast majority are at least trying to live by the bible but like you acknowledge, no one is ever perfect.
People’s beliefs and actions do not always line up – that’s true of all of us.
OutOfTheAether
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:29pmPersonally, from just sheer ‘done in bad taste’ alone, good riddance
Report Post »VastRightWingConspirator
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:08pmIt always amazes me how people judge Christians based on the most extreme case they can occasionally find or create in their minds. If the network wants to run this show it’s their choice. They will lose a large section of viewers because of the content, but no one is forcing them to drop the show. Everyone wants to watch a show that portrays Christians as hypocrits and liars, and there are plenty of those, but most of us do our best to follow Christ’s examples even though we sometimes fail. Honestly, there is absolutely nothing on ABC that I would waste an hour of my life watching anyway, so this show while offensive to me, really does not bother me. There are far more offensive shows on cable than this drivel.
As for all of you posters on here who relish the idea of a Christian falling from grace, enjoy your occasional laugh. You can continue to judge us all by the actions of a small percentage, that is your free will given to you by God. I will continue to pray for you, and when I commit the inevitable occasional sin I will ask forgiveness from God and guess what, He will give it. Because He is my savior whom I proclaim openly and lovingly, and He is the ultimate love so He will also forgive you if you are able to put away your pride admit your sins and accept His love and sacrifice for you. You will never find more true joy than His love.
If you don’t do that then sadly you will burn in Hell. Nuff said. God loves you all regardless of what you love.
Report Post »mlcblog
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:18pmIt was funny in some ways but blasphemous!
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:26pmBeing Christian doesn’t make you perfect, and doesn‘t mean that you won’t make mistakes. The one thing it does mean is that we are forgiven by our Heavenly Father of them. A fact that some of you won’t be. Really need to change your way of thinking, but if you don‘t you won’t have anyone but yourself to blame. You have been told.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:53pmMammalone,
Report Post »Either you can’t see the froest for the tree or your just running defense of it. But the show was an attempt at attacking christianity through fictious characters. The fact it got cancels doesn’t make up foir the meaning behind the act. People can be guilty of attempted murder even when they are unknowingly hiring an undercover cop to commit the act. So in your world they get a walk because the hitman was an actor? GCB shows intent on harming Christanity through fake story lines and fake people. ABC IS THE ANYONE BUT CHRISTIAN NETWORK THEY SHOWED WHAT THEY ARE.
ToddH
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:57pmThe guy who brought down Ted Haggard, Mike Jones, had been working on riding the publicity train from the Larry Craig scandal since 2007 when a lone cop went into a very busy Minneapolis/St Paul international airport and claimed that out of thousands of people milling in and out of the main men’s restroom each and every day that ONLY ONE of those many, many men wanted gay sex, and that just happened to be anti-gay senator Larry Craig.
Report Post »I think Mike Jones just thought, “Oh, this is too perfect!” and so he tried to jump aboard that gravy train, but nobody believed his claim, that he was about the 6th out of 9 or so gay no-names, that Larry Craig had asked to jump his bones too. So Mike Jones had to set his sights on Ted Haggard -who is just an idiot and therefore an easy target- in order to make a living from book sales over the scandal and 1-man theater re-enactments. If Ted hadn‘t been so dirt stupid it wouldn’t have worked, but Mike Jones would certainly find some preacher who would still have fallen for it elsewhere.
Church preachers -especially those who preach against homosexuality- I hope you’re reading this. YOU WILL BE A GAY TARGET, so be ready and for God’s sakes, just say no, even if the boy-toy offers to do those nasty things your wife would never do. You will be tested, God is watching you, and so is everyone else.
I also recommend you don’t cheat on your wife with another woman either, no matter how hot and sexy the plant they send after you is.
CoyoteDKM
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 5:55pmCan you imagine if they made a show mocking atheists, portraying them as more annoying preachers than Jehovah’s witnesses, worse fanatics than muslims, and as a final punchline showing that they really do roast in a hell when they die? Hollywood alone would collectively drop a brick over that show being aired, and every single special interest thug group in North America would line up to protest it and chain themselves to doorways.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 6:42pmIt wasn’t just the Blasphemy …it was predictable acting/script. AWFUL. SMASH is so much better!
Report Post »just sayin’
PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 6:45pmAGGIEBREWER !!! YOU rock!!! Great comment. God doesn’t need our money, or our church attendance..but HE knows we need it !! I go to thank Him…show Him my respect.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 6:11amKarma to the phony Kristin Chenoweth just Karma!
Report Post »Brizz
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:33pmHaha, AWESOME! I needed a good laugh.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:31pmChristians need to be more agressive. We need to unite in boycotts of shows and their sponsors. If that doesn’t work…there is always the ‘streets’.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:12pmDon’t boycott the show boycott the network.
Report Post »MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:39pmI’ve got a better idea. Cancel your cable subscription and go outside.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:20pmI personally do not watch shows that I think are ungodly. I also don‘t have cable so there’s not such a plethora of ungodly shows. If it gets bad enough I’ll not have a television. I can live without it.
I think boycotting has it’s place to force change in the evil media. But all they care about is money, so if a few Christians boycotting a show doesn‘t lose them any money they won’t care.
Report Post »aggiebrewer
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:40pmChristians need to get back to the bible and try to live our lives as Christ taught. Look at Acts 2 for instructions on how the church is supposed to work. Acts 2 is BIG BOY CHRISTIAN STUFF.
Report Post »Really.
TommyGuns
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:26pmI know I’m in the minority on this one, but I enjoyed the show for what it was, an over the top look at people who profess one thing and do another. I don’t think it was an attempt to demean Christians. It was more slapstick than anything else.
Report Post »rosegrower
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:02pmI beg to differ. There is no difference in playing on the stereotype that “all Christians are hypocrites” than there would be if the show portrayed a group of blacks as lazy, uneducated, drug-taking illiterate thugs who spent their time lusting after white women. The intent IS to demean all Christians when the premise of the show is that anyone professing Christianity talks the talk, but fails to walk the walk. Of course religious people (Christians and Jews) fail to meet the standards set by their respective religions, but that doesn’t make either the religion, the standards or the people who strive to be decent and fail at some challenges “wrong.”
Report Post »suejenkins
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:31pmI agree. People need to get a grip. I’m Christian (and from Texas!) and I can tell you, there are people just like that!
This country has become 24-hours-a-day of people fighting with each other. Ridiculous.
Report Post »GrumpyCat
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:32pmI agree with Tommyguns and Kristin Chenoweth. The show had a sound Christian theme of Amanda’s personal development. Everyone else served as an example of how far Amanda had come. And if you had actually watched the show you would have seen how Amanda’s good influence was rubbing off on others (yet another good Christian theme).
If you haven‘t seen all the other characters in your own church then you haven’t been paying attention.
Report Post »ltbdb
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:13pmI think the biggest problem with the show was it was hitting too close to home for many people. They looked in the mirror and didn’t like what they saw so they want to make the mirror go away. I am a Christian and over the years have attended churches with all these characters. I finally woke up one day and realized I was not a Baptist, Methodist, Catholic or whatever man made denomination you wanted to pick. I am a CHRISTIAN! I try daily to live by the teachings of Jesus Christ but I walked away from manmade organized religions. The politicing and backbiting that goes on in many churches has absolutely nothing to do with being a Christian and I shudder to think these people may be the only example of a Christian they see and turn their back in Christ entirely. I am a long way from being a saint and struggle daily to live my life in a Christ like mannor but no comedy TV show that pokes fun at extreme examples of some of us is going to ruffle my feathers. Sometimes you need to get your cage rattled a little and laugh at yourself. It keeps my feet on the ground and headed the right direction..
Report Post »macksfield
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:14pmHere is the problem Sue, the majority of the obama base makes there voting decisions based on TV and the Movie theater.
They look to folks like cher (I have no brain), lil billy (hypocrite) mahr, sean (i don’t know how to use a) penn, danny (you don’t agree with me and earthquakes will come) glover, michael (money is evil please give me yours) moore, alec (you are a rude thoughtless little pig) baldwin, Janeane (anyone who disagrees with me is a redneck racist) Garofalo to think for them. It would be wrong to assume the majority of liberals pick up a book and research or actually think through a problem or a challenge. They do not. They decide how life works based on Glee, The view, Modern faimly, Cougar Town, David (missing intelligence) letterman and project runway. So yes, it matters. Can they do it (put garbage on the Tele) yes they can. It’s a free country and we should have the freedom to them exactly what we think about their garbage.
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:10pm@ Tommy, I think the show is hilarious. I have enjoyed it for what it is too. Atleast is was not another reality show.
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:18pmGoodbye garbage.
Report Post »wordweaver
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:12pmCan I get an “Amen”?
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:54pmAmen and Hallelujah!!!!
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:08pmwhen will hollywood get it the best selling movies and best rated shows are family ones or for the adults, ones with lots of action and well written plots not trash. anyone notice everything is coming out with swear word title like $hit my dad says or the B in apt 23? shouldn’t these folks, producers, ceo’s etc be able to look at the ratings for other shows and movies and see the obvious, Christian themed family movies and television are the best selling most watched ones out there. follow the money you idiots.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:20pmThey don’t care, HorseCrazy. It’s about teaching you dumb, knuckledraggers. We have to be enlighted, and those guys are the ones to do it.
Report Post »aggiebrewer
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:46pmI believe the devil is alive and well. The bible says that satan is beast that roams the earth looking for souls to devour. he has so many in hollywood and they use the windows to our souls to influence us with the evil that animates their lives and spirits.
Report Post »tzion
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:04pmThere are enough good shows out there to keep me from going anywhere near this one.
Report Post »SUNTZU
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:02pmI have cable TV ,about 80 chs. This show was more trash
Report Post »on the heap of trash already on TV.
I watch alot of Fox News.and when it gets to be to much,I go to reruns of Squidbillies
to unwind
Am I crazzzy orr just gettting oolddd.
MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:11pmWhat’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result?
Here’s a tip: ditch the TV
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:47pmWhat’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result?
Report Post »So you’re saying stimulus 3,more government,more entitlements and pretty much Obama’s platform is the definition of insanity.
Thank you for your support.
By the way spends 10-13 hours a day outside doing real work…Perhaps it’s you that should ditch the tube.
MammalOne
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 5:13pm…yep. I’m not a democrat – I’m a libertarian. I don‘t know why you assume I’m a fan of Obama… His administration is the epitome of insanity. I agree.
“By the way spends 10-13 hours a day outside doing real work…Perhaps it’s you that should ditch the tube.”
I don‘t know who you’re talking about… Me? If so, you’re really bad a guessing who I am and what I do. For one, I work upwards of 60 hours a week – I primarily do neuroscience research, mostly studying the effects of amblyopia and macular degeneration have on the white matter pathways of the visual system. I also teach upper-division classes on sensory perception and neuroanatomy. I don‘t own a television and haven’t in years. Part of my job includes computer programming so while I’m waiting for my code to compile (and then probably crash), I like to check in on the news.
I know what they say about assuming but in this case, it really only makes an a$$ out of you.
Report Post »USACommoner
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:02pmThis is also an alinskyism: Make them play by their own rules.
However, turnabout is fair play…if the liberals want to prevent muslims from persecution, then Christians should be given the same consideration. Conservatives have begun to use their own tactics against them, and we are the REAL majority here.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:58amAn entity that’s lived for thousands of years- how can one compete – insidious is as insidious does. After a few hundred thousand years , this World, its politics, its struggles will all be forgotten. Deciding on what is real, what is most important is entirely up to oneself – no other blame belongs to another.
Report Post »gingirl67
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:56ami wont miss this show.. did not like it from the first show that was on..it not funny by any means.. i am glad it gone.. i found it so insulting in the entire show i watched.. and did not continue after the first show.. but i dont enjoy any programs that insult and mock christians..
Report Post »tom
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:52amAs a Christian, I would rather be out helping my community with my family than sitting at home watching stupid TV shows.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:51amI’m a “practicing” Christian too and I say that this show definitely crossed the line and yes, I can make that “judgement” by what they say and do and no, the Bible doesn’t say “you shouldn’t judge” period. No – speaking of Christians, Jesus said we shouldn’t “judge” unless we have our own lives (the “beam” in our eye) right with God before we “rebuke” another in love and respect (in hopes to bring them to their senses & repent, etc.) Plus you can indeed make “judgements” whether a person is commiting a sin or not by their actions – it’s even necessary in order to help them.
Report Post »If they’re not commiting any “outward” sins or have orally repented, asked for forgiveness – no, indeed – you can’t judge their heart. Many verses about church discipline – that no one seems to do anymore, sadly. So….even though I don’t know her “heart”, as a fellow “Christian”, going from her words and actions, I make the judgement that she has some “problems” she needs to straighten out. Sounds like she might be bitter & had bad experiences with other women at “church” (which we all do) that really hurt her and this is a way of “revenge”. plus can be on a TV series !!!
I too am very upset with hypocritical people in the church, but I wouldn’t do something like this, which harms the “cause”. There are many who aren’t & doing great good. So I’m very happy it was cancelled. I’ll pray for her !!!!
TH30PH1LUS
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 1:40pmI agree MOMPRAYIN,
Scripture clearly states that believers ARE to judge what is done inside the faith: “What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.” (from 1 Corinthians 5)
In other words, those who follow after Christ have a duty to speak out on issues related to the faith. We ARE to make judgment calls on behavior that cloaks itself as “christian” when it is not.
Report Post »VastRightWingConspirator
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 4:31pmAmen!
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:51amThe devil made them do it and I never watched because of the original though in naming and I knew it would not make it.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 3:52pmcorr not though……. thought
Report Post »Mrs. Bowers
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:48amTo each their own. I never watched it because I hated Desperate Housewives. I used to laugh at the title. Desperate? Where, who, and how? I certainly wasn’t interested in an amped version in Dallas.
Report Post »fcbs46
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:48amHoo Ra I never watched the Da— show but I am glad it’s being stopped. I was able to watch about ten minutes one evening but no thanks. It seems that TV writers have one thing in mind shock and rating’s, making them unable to write a good script. Every show must now include a Gay couple to get the 6.5% of gays watching TV for their show or they are drummed out of the writer’s guild.
Report Post »Godzgrl247
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:47amBeing an avid supporter of not letting anyone tell me what I should think, I watched the show. There were elements of the show that I did not like but for the most part, I agree with Kristen Chenoweth that the show did not cross lines. The first time I watched the show, I was thinking that the writers did a fair job of portraying my home town in Georgia to a tee.I laughed so hard, I was crying. It was amazing to me also, that Christian friends of mine would denounce this show on public forums like Facebook and would then vehemently vocalize their opinion of their favorites on The Batchelor. Laura Bush used to say that she was a big fan of Desperate Housewives and everyone got on the bandwagon with that. Seriously, I think the show would’ve done better if they had simply named the show Good Christian Hipocrits. That (the theme of Christian hipocracy) was the actual theme of the show.
Report Post »FreedomWitness
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:44amWhen is DALLAS coming back on the air?
Report Post »fcbs46
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:58amNever, Never Never
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 7:31pmSometime in June, I think it is the 18th on TBS. One of my favorites!
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:43am“Chenoweth, a practicing Christian…..”
Ha ha ha ha ha. She needs some more practice. What exactly is it she’s practicing? Giving all of a good example of blasphemy?
This woman is perpetuating the world’s view of christians. Since “friendship with the world is enmity with God”, I would suggest our “christian sister” decide who‘s side she’s on! I remember Someone saying “if you are not with Me, you are against Me” and I’m not talking about G. W. Bush.
Report Post »ARMOR BEARER 147
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:25pmI must correct your misquote and misuse of the words of The Master. He did not ever say “If you are not with Me you are against us Me.” Actually, exactly the opposite!
When confronted with people driving out demons in the Name of Jesus who were not party with the disciples, Jesus stated “Do not stop him, no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, FOR WHOEVER IS NOT AGAINST US IS FOR US.
Mark 9:39-40 NIV Emphasis added —-|- (Luke also records this in Chapter 9)
To clarify, I’m not defending the show, it’s content, or the actress’ statement. While I agree with you that “friendship with the world is enmity with God.” James 4:4 —-|-,
GWB is the only one I remember to say “If you’re not for us, you’re against us” and this is a VERY different statement than that of The Prince of Peace
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:33pmArmorbearer – and I must correct you. See vs 30 in context, of Matthew chapter 12.
26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
30 HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME; AND HE THAT GATHERETH NOT WITH ME SCATTERETH ABROAD.
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:38pmMatthew 12. Read vs 30. It IS in the bible(Sorry if this is posted twice.)
26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
30 HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME; AND HE THAT GATHERETH NOT WITH ME SCATTERETH ABROAD.
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Report Post »ARMOR BEARER 147
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 12:23pmI am sincerely humbled and corrected. My apologies to SQUID. Thank you DEBERJ.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 —-[-
Report Post »cowbob1979
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:37amI generally agree with some christian organizations as I see that they are under attack, but this is why they get attacked. The show was funny and my wife and I enjoyed it. thanks for ruining my Sunday night with my wife. These groups need to get a life and change the channel if they don’t like whats on.
Report Post »JDoke
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:43amThey did change the channel thats the point. Nobody liked it! Therefore…canceled.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:47amThe show is off because it was apparently not any good and couldn’t get viewers. Not because of the FRF. If it had good ratings, it would still be on.
Your anger is misplaced.
Report Post »fcbs46
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:50amYou are the ones making TV a waste ground of junk,The show was not not funny just lame.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:51amApparently BOB…the christians weren’t the only ones changing channels or not tuning in at all…the ratings for this sh#tfest of a show were abysmal right at the gate. NOBODY was watching except for you and your purported wife. You really think these hollywood elites would dump a show because Christians protested it?
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:02pmWow, if that’s what it takes to have a good Sunday night with your wife, I feel sorry for her……
Report Post »USACommoner
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:10pmBOB: A television show being canceled ruined an entire evening with your wife…?
Report Post »tmarends
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:37pmI agree Bob… this was a fun show. I will miss it.
Report Post »Cavallo
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:39pmIt wasn‘t the Christian organizations that caused the show’s cancelation, it was the low ratings. Just not enough people shared your idea of entertainment. Although TV has made colossal mistakes in past cancelations (Firefly, Star Trek, etc) I don’t think this is one of them.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 2:39pmcowbob – it’s a real shame that your entire night with your wife is RUINED!!! by the cancellation of a TV show. You can’t think of anything else to do?
Report Post »ROMANS 10-9
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:37amPathetic Show!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:45amYes .. tried to watch it a couple of times .. it was just stupid .. perhaps they should have tried it as a cartoon ;-)
Report Post »callmechristina
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:37amcancelled? how sad… *not*
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:35amWhy do people even watch these types of shows?
Report Post »fcbs46
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 11:56amBecause they are the same types that are portrayed
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