Anti-Christian? NYC Politician And Conservative Groups Demand Change for ABC‘s New Show ’GCB’
- Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:16am by
Mike Opelka
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New York City Councilman and Catholic church member Peter Vallone is calling ABC TV’s new prime time program “GCB” an attack on Christianity.

Last Sunday night, ABC debuted the new mid-season replacement show titled.” The prime time soap opera is based on a Kim Gatlin’s book, “Good Christian Bitches” and shows a group of shallow, fiery Texas women and their machinations with and against their rivals. (Think “Desperate Housewives” with bigger hair, bigger houses, and alleged Texas accents.)
Many people who saw the pilot on Sunday night were offended by the show’s obvious slams to people of faith. Councilman Vallone is the first elected official to speak out against the show. Mr. Vallone would like the title changed and if ABC will not comply, he has called for a boycott of the network. The lifelong Catholic and member of Immaculate Conception parish in Astoria, Queens was not happy about the show’s title:
“I can’t imagine that they would consider using that language against any other faith.”
The title of the show has already gone through some changes. It was initially called “Good Christian Bitches” and then ABC reportedly sensed there might be problems with that combination and switched Bitches to Belles. “Good Christian Belles” may not have had the marketing punch that the network wanted and “GCB.” emerged as the title.
Vallone is not alone in his displeasure with “GCB,” others are voicing their opinions.

Conservative groups like One Million Moms (OMM) have asked their members to let ABC hear from them on the subject. The OMM site is advising members to send emails to ABC:
Please send an email letter to the sponsors for the premiere of “GCB” asking that they pull their support immediately. This week’s national sponsors were: Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Kraft), Target, Mentos (Perfetti Van Melle), Chef Boyardee (ConAgra), and Hellmann’s (Unilever).
And one advertiser has already pulled its support. TMZ is reporting that Kraft has pulled all commercials for its Philadelphia Cream Cheese from the show, citing complaints from consumers.

Some are wondering why ABC would create, produce and heavily promote a prime time program that so obviously mocks Christianity?
Reverend Ted Pike’s National Prayer Network (NPN) is not pleased about the show. Their website is instructing members on how to tell ABC-Disney of their displeasure:
It’s vital now that you call Disney/ABC at (818) 460-7477 or email at http://abc.go.com/site/contact-us.
Tell them: “Your ”GCB” is an insult to Christian America. I demand that you cancel it. Otherwise, I and my friends will boycott any Disney movies and (insert the name of the Disney theme park in your region).”
NPN also includes a list of the Disney theme parks, water parks, and other properties around the country. His suggestion is to be specific about which ABC Disney-owned park you would boycott.
However, not all people of faith are that worked up about “GCB.”
Karen Swallow Prior is an assistant professor of English at Liberty University and also writes for Think Christian.net. Karen’s review of the show is titled, “Why it’s not worth getting worked up about GCB.” Ms. Prior seems to take a free market approach to the show. She believes there is no need to protest the show. The lack of quality and purpose will keep audiences away from it and, according to her thinking, a second season is unlikely.
Unless the show improves drastically, I predict that the program originally titled Good Christian Bitches (based on Kim Gatlin’s semi-auto-biographical, ghost-written novel of the same title) won’t last more than one season.
And then there are the critics of the critics. Atheist blogger Dianna Narcisco thinks it’s fine for ABC (or anyone) to attack Christianity. But, that’s only because Christians are in the majority in America. Narcisco’s take on the show, “GCB: It‘s Funny Because It’s True” was printed in the Orlando Examiner:
It’s not nice to make fun of minorities. And it‘s not nice to make fun of things that aren’t funny. Trying to satire bigotry against gays, Muslims, or atheists, for example, would be meanspirited, because those groups are not dominant (despite what conservative Christians might say) and are fighting for their place at the table.
But Christianity and its conservative element? Open season. When Christians are a minority, fighting to put a church somewhere in New York City, or protesting the phrase “in no gods we trust” on US currency, well, then we’ll talk.
Ms. Narcisco makes a curious argument. She seems to be saying that it is alright to denigrate, belittle, mock, and smear someone when they are in the majority. Only when that person or group is not dominant, do they deserve the same protections as everyone else?
More than one Facebook review of the show had a problem with the overall treatment of women. Their concerns were not with the religious depictions, but more with the way women are made to look foolish.

It’s also worth noting that “GCB” stars Emmy-winner Kristin Chenoweth, whose 2005 album was a Christian-themed project entitled “As I Am.”

Chenoweth has also described herself as a “non-judgmental, liberal Christian.”
Where do you stand on the subject?
Is it OK for a network to produce and air a show about religion like “G.C.B.” or is this an attack on Christianity?




















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Comments (181)
smithclar3nc3
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:27amHere‘s an idea that’s just crazy enough to work….Anyone whose Christian DON’T WATCH IT. Write the companies that advertise on it and boycott their products. Those that doubt this country is Christian would get a rude awakening if Christian of all faiths united.
Report Post »ohmy2u
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:25amJust don’t watch it. They are trying to get Christians up in arms. Quietly boycott it with your remote, and they will feel the punch. Replace the evil with good, as the Bible says. Don’t just shun evil, but choose to do good. Jesus will do good through you.
Report Post »I pray for the women on this show to find a relationship with Jesus Christ.
http://www.izoominews.blogspot.com http://www.ohmy2u.blogspot.com .
Hollywood
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:20pmWould it be too harsh to say they are portraying sluts?
Report Post »1minuteman
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:10pmyou can count on me boycotting. walt disney used to stand for family entertainment and was as pro american as you could get. he is rolling in his grave right now. this is more liberal hypocracy. knock anyone christian but walk on egg shells when portraying anything muslim,gay,etc.
Report Post »pchronister1
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 3:10pmIt is definitely anti-Christian in that it is making fun of Christian people. It was so bad, I doubt if it will be around too long. I thought Christian Chenowitz was Jewish. Isn’t that a Jewish name? She is very talented, but I think less of her now.
Report Post »phishing4men
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 9:32pmSign of the times.
Report Post »jodi
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 11:54pmI agree you don’t have to watch,beside freedom of speech is 2 way street, let them mock ,God’s watching ,I won’t,I stand with their right to be rude, the fire burns hotter for some… we must not silence, lest we be silenced, I have faith God can handle it….
Report Post »littlefish
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:30pmIts Great . . . we needed more overly made-up, mentally challenged females
Report Post »represented on the Tube . . .
I hope they replace the oft used “F” word with its appropriate new acceptable version
and
every body gets Fluked as much as the viewing public gets …..if they watch.
Gonzo
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:25amThe networks are just flailing around looking for relevance.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:00amThe NetWorks… alike DisneyWorld… are Liberal Indoctrination devices… attempting to create Profit in a Capitalistic System… when they support Communist Dictatorship. ABC CBS NBC Time(Turner)… and their subNetWorks… are all playing the same game: support the Democrats & Unions, in order to avoid destruction from Protestors & the Government.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:10amNarcisco states that “the best candidate for satire and humor is the one who has the most control, the real power, and is the most hypocritical. And in the United States, that’s the Christians….Trying to satire bigotry against gays, Muslims, or atheists, for example, would be meanspirited, because those groups are not dominant…”
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Report Post »You have just described Obama, and defeated your own argument, Ms. Dumb-belle. Numbers don’t count. Often it’s the minority who has the real power and is able to subjugate the majority, like in Iran, Syria, China, and in our own country now that a commie rules. Thing is, you don’t make fun of those who have the real power. They won’t find it funny, and you’ll get a one-way ticket to their re-education camp — or to h*ll in your case, since you look decrepit and thus of no value. I’m sure you find that atheist-commie assessment of your worth amusing. I kinda do too.
jzs
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:54amDon’t you get tired of all this whiny PC crap?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:37amThe good news is that GCB is getting abysmal ratings already. It won’t be sticking around.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:39amJZS…we’re only tired of your peurile interjections here. Perhaps if Media Matters put you somewhere else and sent us a different troll?
Report Post »Blacktooth
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:53amThis kind of TV is the result of Christendom’s slide into the sewer of false teachings. Bad actions beget disrespect.
Christendom deserves the coming judgement from our Creator for their sin, the sin of misrepresenting God and what a true Christian should be.
True Christianity exalts God and His Son but false religion is responsible for this trash.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 11:21amBlacktooth, you said “True Christianity exalts God and His Son but false religion is responsible for this trash.”
I submit that not only false religion in general, but Christendom itself is the cause of the disrespect shown by this show. False religion is a broad stroke covering a big population but we need to see that Christendom itself is teaching falsehoods, and as a result will see the fulfilment of Revelation chapter 18 upon her.
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 12:54pmI turned my TV off awhile back and it hasn’t been on since. Articles like this just confirm my decision. Last time I saw a TV show at someone else’s house, I was struck by just how much the programming (aptly named) is designed to stir up your emotions and make you feel (and eventually think) a certain way. Anti-faith bias is everywhere on television, very subtle in some cases, but there. Today’s programming is all about sex, confrontational or bitter relationships, promotion of relativism and leftist ideals. I sort of knew it before, but convinced myself it wasn’t affecting me since I knew better. Once you are away for it for awhile, and then go back and watch it, the bias and cultural rot stands out like a fly in a bowl of clam chowder.
Report Post »av1611
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 2:39pmhate to say it, but I have been to some churches where the women dress and act like the ones on this video!
Report Post »BarackStalin
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 3:17pmWhy is it ok to call women bitches but not sluts?
Where is the left on this one?
Report Post »BBReggie
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:23amThe easiest way to ensure the program’s demise is simply to not watch it.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:33amNot just the show the don’t watch ABC as a whole . I haven’t watched ABC,NBC,OR CBS other than getting the weather before work and the occasional sports event in over 5 years. Fact is I would rather not have a t/v as to watch those channels. They betrayed America and are the enemies of our free society. And Fox as a channel is starting down their path as well.
Report Post »Dr Vel
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:06amDoes not go far enough. If the stats are true that the left is around 20 percent of the population then conversely the religious right is 80 percent. People explain then why any left-wing media outlet, anything Disney, and anything related to Hollywood is still in business. Boycott every single product and company advertising on all. Stop buying movies, stop going to movies. In a year they would all be begging for welfare. Without a shot being fired, doing nothing more than barely getting off your couches this nightmare thrust upon us all would be over. Yet 3 years later here we are, which implies the bulk of you have done nothing. Stop whining and complaining so long as these people are still in business you have not earned the right. I assure you I myself do these things. I even force myself to watch pieces of broadcasts I despise such as CNN and MSLSD just to see who advertises there and I just about would rather be lobotomized than do this. In fact doing this is giving me a mental lobotomy. The founders gave up their lives and treasure to form this once great nation and you people will not sacrifice so much as your nightly entertainment. The proof of this is they are still in business making their billions to use in the destruction of our way of life. Amusement means no muse which means no thought. So sit there not thinking while watching your entertainment and feeding your destroyers making them wealthy while they destroy you and all you thought you stood for.
Report Post »libtardian-refugee
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 11:45amAmen Breggie, I turned off my cable six months ago, There is nothing I want to watch that I can’t find on the internet, No more 50 bucks a month for 20 minutes of ads every hour
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 1:07pmWatched that program, but not again. I love Texas, love the people and most are Christians and would never act as that program showed. These are wonderful people and I‘m offended they’d pick a great state like Texas to produce such trash on TV. Some day, I’ll move to Texas, when I can. I’ve spent some time in Texas and most folks are kind, good neighbors and ready to help, when needed.
So, it’s supposed to be comical. I find nothing comical about slandering my God in any setting.
It’s hard to boycott everything, but for years, I‘ve made a personal effort to avoid things I didn’t like
Report Post »what they stand for: Ben & Jerry’s, ConAgra (you can substitute most of their products with other brands) and others that I’ve had a personal dislike for because of their religious or political slander against us and our God and our Beliefs .
momrules
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:16amAn attack on Crhistians and Southern women all in one show. The folks who will love this show are the same ones that hate Women like Sarah Palin.
Report Post »I watched all of 15 minutes of the show before changing channels. You who want to waste your time with this drivel, go ahead, I would rather read a good book or the Good Book.
AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:10amAmen for your post! Agree. I watched about that amount of time and said, “No thank you”. The ladies are very beautiful and wear some beautiful clothes but …………………..
Report Post »stage9
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:06amI boycotted network TV a long time ago. What’s taking some of you so long? Expecting liberal hollywood to have a come to Jesus moment? Good luck waiting for that! They’re not becoming more accommodating to families and people of faith, they’re becoming more repulsive. And to that I say…mission accomplished.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:05amI have seen shows that make Christianity look dumb, I have seen shows that make Texans look dumb…this combines the two. If the producers want to really know what values Christians and Texans have they should come live in my little West Texas town for a week. If they did they would understand how absolutely stupid this show is.
Report Post »But we would probably accidentally shoot them in the foot while on a deer hunt or not point out the rattlesnake den to them…oops my bad…
To Californians and East Coast dummies…Very few people wear cowboy hats in Texas, very few own horses, ranches or oil wells. Really very few go to Church on a regular basis and if they do they sure as hell dont go around screwing everything that walks….
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:26amYeah, the common stereotypes about Texas are mostly false (I lived in San Angelo at one point in my life). What’s funny is that if you apply the “hats/guns/horses” things to Wyoming, you’d be far more correct. But Hollywood hasn’t heard of Wyoming, thank God.
Report Post »SoupSandwich
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:34amHey there west Tex, not all east coasters fit your mold and are here merely for the occupation thing. Nobody said much bout steers, queers, and bad doggies; and we seldom make too much fun out of what passes for North Mehico. But do concur with your other remarks outside of your inherent disregard for things eastern. Carry on Doggy.
Report Post »SLARTIBARTFAST
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:34amTexas is definitely coming into the crosshairs now. This show sounds like pure propoganda against true American values. Now they just don’t even bother to hide it anymore.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:50amEvery time I leave Texas I cannot wait to get back. Every time I visit Austin, I wish they would burn it to the ground.
Report Post »The reason Texas does not float out into the ocean is because the liberals in Austin suck! The people in Austin make the rest of the State look bad…Including Ricky Perry….
RRFlyer
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:09amHey there mr SOUPSANDWICH
Along with showing your small intelligence with your lame attempts at insulting much better people than you, your ignorance is also showing as you are probably referring to “dogie” pronounced with a long “O”.
Report Post »It is a word used to refer to a motherless calf.
goahead.makemyday
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:32amNo RRFLYER he’s referring to BADDOGGY you know the one who replied before you. And I don’t think it was an insult just a playful jab. And since BADDOGGY didn‘t take offense I won’t either. BTW do people consider Florida East Coast or South or both?
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 10:16amThe point of TV is to sensationalize everything.
Anybody who takes TV seriously is DUMB.
Report Post »Razorhunters
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 11:13amghost,
Report Post »yes they have…who do you think , besides the govt, is buying all the land.
it is not the struggling citizens.
Razorhunters
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 11:17ambad,
not just austin …is houston, san antonio , and many other sanctuary cities.
the anti americans seem to flock to these cities.
we need to get off the liberal , progressive and call them out for what they are…
peace.
Report Post »Twobyfour
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 1:29pmLived in TX for a while. The main feature of TX folk = authenticity. WYSIWYG. As opposed to both left coasts, texans don’t have self-esteem, they have self-respect.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:05amI do think that if we were to stop buying anything that sponsors this show, they’d get a message. However, having said that, It seems to me, that if we boycott the sponsors, we are punishing the wrong people. Not going to their theme parks AND not going to the movies that Touchstone(Disney) or pixar produces will send a more direct message. Just look up movies online. It should say which production company is making the movie.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:07amIf we boycott the sponsors, it will hurt working men and women who actually make many of the products. I don’t think we should do that. Don’t watch the show. Nothing kills a show faster than no viewers. The sponsors will pull the plug.
Report Post »goahead.makemyday
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:04amWhen they make a show that mocks Islam and every other religion out there then I will stop boycotting ABC. They have a right to put what ever they want on their channel, and I exercise my right to boycott comment and get others to as well. I believe this is one more straw on the camels back of the “silent christian”, will it be the final one? We‘ll see now won’t we?
Report Post »StrongViolentType
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:03amTurn it off – read something – prepare.
Report Post »Sharon Rose
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:32amGood advice~~~
Report Post »justasurvivor
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:03amThey have the right to try the show. We have the right not to watch.
Report Post »I don’t “demand” they take off the show. But I asked them to take out the word “Christian” and all references to Christianity, as I’m sick of Christianity being mocked. I can’t think of any modern-day shows that actually depict true Christianity. In past time, almost all family shows did treat Christianity as a normal part of life – Little House on the Prairie, Waltons, or further back, The Real McCoy, Andy Griffith, etc.). People who know nothing about Christianity except what they see on TV or in movies would certainly think we were the freaks of the earth. We Christians just have to take it to heart to let the love and truth of Jesus shine in our every day lives to show that the media’s depiction is untrue.
Dstarr55
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:00amI have not watched the show but I am against boycotts because if a person is so offended by something then they will boycott it well enough on their own. I do think Atheist blogger Dianna Narcisco is stupid. Hate to use that word but just could not come up with anything that says it so well. Her idea that you can mock and ridicule majorities but you can’t minorities, is the dumbest thing I ever heard. It is either right or wrong – there is no middle ground.
A majority can depend where you are. In the Middle East it is Christians and Jews that are the minority so can Dianna mock the majority of Muslims when she is in Iran, Afghanistan or any other Muslim country? Try it Dianna and see how well you do. Put up a post saying their Muhammad is a myth (hint, if you do run, real fast and I would suggest you serpentine).
It is wrong to insult any religion. You can debate the merits of a religion, you can debate its role in the world but you should never lower yourself by demonizing or mocking.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:10amI will watch the show because it is so funny to see the misconceptions that the rest of the world thinks about Texas and Christianity. It makes me laugh that the producers of this show are so misinformed. I challenge them to spend time here…THEN LEAVE!!
Report Post »Choctaw25
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:59amWonder who’s going to be the first advertiser to pull out of this one. I bet no one does, because it is ok for the left to say and do, but not for the right.
Report Post »What a bunch of phony baloney, plastic babana, good time rock and rollers there are on the left.
How can you tell a democrat is lying to you, their lips are moving. Works EVERY time.
goahead.makemyday
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 8:05amKraft pulled out already.
Report Post »gray lady
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:54amPrehaps Ms. Narcisco has not heard that New York City ministers are fighting to keep their churches that the city, as the city has closed schools to religious use/churches on Sunday.
Report Post »As for the tv show, GCB, it was just awful. Bad acting, fake southern accents. In short, pretty much what the vewing audience has come to expect from the main stream media when it comes to religion, conservativism, and the South. The controlling factions at ABC need to have their eyes opened to something besides their own liberal agenda because they are fast running a once great network into the ground. Years ago, if you had told me there would be only one show worth watching (Castle) on ABC , I would have laughed in your face. Now, I just sigh and admit it’s true.
Susie
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:44amI think you cannot view this show simply on its own. It takes on a whole new vehemence when combined with the rest of the attacks on Christian values and principles. The title alone should give everyone pause for thought. No different from the Real Housewives series – women behaving stupidly, vainly and shamefully in one city or another, but this time the blame is on Christianity. The intent is clear.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:43am.
Report Post »Boy I wish I had the condom concession GCB. Can you imagine the number of condoms used on that set? I got information they had to clear a special spot next to Miss Flukes, in the landfill to handle the volume………
cardhuu
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:41amTime to contact there sponsors see how they like that…….
Report Post »Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:40amSo, this iks where we have gotten to, as far as social commetary?
Report Post »MikeMannix
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:39amRomans 12:19 “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.”
Report Post »Razorhunters
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 11:21amno , thanks …god can have them when we are done with them on earth.
Report Post »Biker Patriot
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:35amIt‘s the network’s freedom of choice to do the program. It‘s our freedom of choice to let them know we don’t appreciate it.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:45amThat‘s the beginning and end of it as far as I’m concerned. The once “major” networks are scrambling to regain some type of market share these days, cable has nearly driven them to utter irrelevance. So, they’re going to crank up the “controversial”. Their target audience has always been mush brained leftist women these last few decades anyway, so this show is no surprise.
Turn it off and find something positive to do with your time, and don’t let the memory of the show ever existing intrude on your thoughts.
Report Post »T ParT
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:30amDon’t worry about this junky show, it will be off the air in 2 weeks. Unbelievably sad, crappy show.
Report Post »chameleonx
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:37amWhy not just cut the cable. The outside world has to be the most realistic reality show.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:28amGood… Another show to NOT watch….
Report Post »chameleonx
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:26amI‘m not a Christian and I’m offended by this show. Even though I wouldn’t agree with Christians or their religion I feel this show is wrong.
Report Post »RoyBaty
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:37amThe actress says she’s a “non-judgemental, liberal Christian”. There is your problem right there, another liberal.
Report Post »chameleonx
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:38amEven though I wouldn’t agree she was a real liberal. What I can say she is a sell-out.
Report Post »lefthook37
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:25amJust pulled the plug on ABC…no standards at all …why didn’t they call it GMB…..to afraid
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 7:23amI have not seen the show. nor do I plan to. But what I’ve read, it sucks. Also, the word “ demand ” ONLY applies to liberals and atheists when folks listen and react, not us conservatives.
Report Post »TerryDo
Posted on March 8, 2012 at 9:26amMy sentiments also,who would watch such an obvious dumb show. It will not last longer than the All Muslim show…
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