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Super Bowl Ad With Biblical Reference Rejected by Fox

A number of potential advertisements to run in this year’s Super Bowl have been rejected by Fox Broadcasting, including a controversial Frito Lay ad for Doritos and a pro-infidelity ad. The latest ad to be rejected by network execs, however, seems surprisingly non-controversial and is raising questions as to exactly why it’s been banned.

According to Politics Daily, the latest 30-second spot which features a brief reference to a biblical passage was rejected by Fox for “advancing particular beliefs or practices,” which is reportedly against company policy.

The ad was produced by the Fixed Point Foundation, an Alabama-based organization dedicated to defending Christianity in the public arena. A brief glimpse at the words “John 3:16″ are meant to encourage the audience to research the biblical phrase: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

“We thought in this case, let’s put forward something that is understated, that feels secular,” said Larry Taunton, head of the Fixed Point Foundation.

“The Fixed Point Foundation was provided with our guidelines prior to their submission of storyboards for our review,” Fox said in a statement. “Upon examination, the advertising submitted clearly delivers a religious message and as a result has been rejected.”

Though obviously disappointed, Taunton said his organization has accepted the decision and will move on.  “They were very courteous and gracious,” Taunton stressed. “Fox Sports isn’t the enemy. We aren’t out to demonize them. We think this is more of a cultural issue than it is a Fox Sports issue. Their solution was just to run from it because they think this is something that would offend their viewership. I think we have become so utterly sensitive and politically correct that the result is we end up doing absurd things like this.”

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:39pm

    That’s alright, though I didn’t see anything wrong with it. Because they weren‘t driving down people’s throats. But whoever blocked will have some explaining to do when he gets in front of the BIG GUY. Not to mention all the people who might have seen it and it changed them.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 8:21am

      The commercial makers had a really good follow up comment.
      Too bad about Fox’ decision.

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  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:32pm

    this the same fox that also went along with all the GREEN programing..I am not surprised the PC Police are out in force even at Fox

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    • Dootuz
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:06pm

      Yeah, I’m really starting to get annoyed with all this PC garbage….

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  • Islesfordian
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:30pm

    This is a stupid move business wise on FOX’s part. They will gain no friends among those would be offended by this ad, as such rabid libs would hate FOX anyway, but they definitely risk LOSING friends among those who like the ad. ******* on your friends to appease those who will never like you is the typical tactic of moderate cowards. they need to get rid of the PC glasses and keep the green eye shade on.

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    • rnurmikko
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:39pm

      You have nailed it. Stupid move Fox. Get your head out of your lawyers office and just run a dang business. You are turning into ABC.
      Yuck.

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    • titusmaximus
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 7:25am

      I agree. There is nothing wrong with the ad. No bleeps, no half naked people, no babies insulting young alcoholic starlets. So what the problem, Fox? They imply Jesus and you run away from it? Now they’re insulting Christians. One can see how being PC can spiral out of control.

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  • spirited
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:15pm

    The Christ mas greetings were fabulous…, and appropriate!!!

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  • DonnaA
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:59pm

    FOX ashamed of Christ? Somebody is getting to them, and thats not the good American standard’s they have been showing.

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    • Nigel2
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pm

      Don’t confuse fox network with fox news. Different standards from what I have seen.

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  • 5061304072
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:56pm

    This is so sad.

    I encourage everyone here to double-click on the ad, which takes you to the Youtube version. Copy and paste the URL for this ad on your Facebook page as a status update. Let the world see it and how cowardly FOX Sports is for not showing this ad.

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    • kickagrandma
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pm

      @5061304027 ~~ I agree. It is so sad.

      I have just written my friends (both of them) and asked them to please contact FOX and ask them to reconsider running this ad. We need courageous men and women right now. There are way too many cowards running loose.

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  • Bronco II
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:51pm

    There are alot of shows from my local fox I wouldn’t watch they are not for kids and they mock christians and catholics and mormons but never muslim so now are they going to say they have nothing to do with these sister channels makes me go HHMMMM.

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  • texanpatriot
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:48pm

    If this gets any press it will still reach a lot of folks – good evangelism! I am getting tired of the world turning of the Savior but that started 2000 years ago. Remember the road to heaven is narrow and few enter in.
    If you belong to Jesus (He knew about His people before time started) He will have his way.
    Now, as for Fox I am very disappointed and hope this is not a trend. If it is then Glenn is a short timer.

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:01am

      I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Glenn Beck is not a Christian.
      He’s a Mormon. Big difference.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 8:34am

      AKM….that’s a little narrow minded.
      Being a part of a specific religion does not exclude you from being a Christian, per se… and no one can be the judge of that except God Himself.
      The bottom line is whether you have Christ in your heart.
      If Glenn does, then he is a Christian. Whatever beliefs he holds beyond that, if they are not the truth then hopefully his eyes will be opened in time.
      Just because you‘re a Christian doesn’t mean you‘re sinless and doesn’t mean you don’t make mistakes or are misguided in some way or another.
      But don’t put Christ in a box. I don‘t think it’s that simple.

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  • 338lapua
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:48pm

    The Bible wasn’t written to be snipped up so it can fit into a 30 second commercial. As another Blazer pointed out with more verses John 3:16 isn’t exactly what you think. Read the whole 3rd chapter and then decide if you are upset that the reference was turned down. The word was poured out to all flesh, those who want it can have their fill and more. Those who do not have made their choice. You cannot “convert” someone who is not looking. Keep spiritual things spiritual. Enjoy the Superbowl for what it is, a fun event of men competing with men, funny commercials,a winner and a loser. I am pretty sure God could care less if he is advertised.

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  • ILoveGlenn
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:44pm

    I don’t see any problem here. Looks fine to me

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  • greg4fitness
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:43pm

    Banning that is pathetic. Hey… I don’t drink beer, can you guys stop airing beer commercials? Well, except for the one where the guy had a huge walk in closet that was a huge fridge. lol

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:43pm

    I just email FOX and asked them to reconsider this decision. I agree with all of you who are saying, “Whaaat?”

    Yes, we ARE a CHRISTIAN nation.
    Yes, we will stand of for GOD or we will perish.
    I am so sad that FOX has made this idiotic decision. I asked them to reconsider and told them that if they do not accept this ad, I will not be watching the super bowl. Neither will I ever trust FOX NEWS again.

    I will watch Neill, Glenn, Sean, Bill and Martha, but only them. FOX NEWS will be deleted from my computer.

    Either we confess our FATHER IN HEAVEN before men or we do not. JESUS will confess us or not before HIS FATHER based on what we do here.

    I confess JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR and I stand by HIM no matter what!

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    • encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pm

      We are a secular nation, as a nation we have no religon. No citizen is required to believe the teachings of a state church or a church favored by the state. Your view about Gid and his blessings is a personal view and not representative of the nation as a whole. Its that pesky first amendment, why are we not a nation of Native American dieties, or if a christian nation, which one, Catholic, Baptist, Mormon? Why not Hindu or Buddist?

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    • MrButcher
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:15pm

      @Enci

      bingo.

      That said, I see no problem with the ad. But if a private company doesn‘t want to air it then they don’t have to.

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    • ltb
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:38pm

      No, encinom, America is and always has been a Christian nation, but we are so beyond that argument at this point. Why won’t you open your eyes?

      …..

      “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father’s house, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” (Jesus speaking in Luke 16:19-31)

      “But God raised him from the dead, and for many days he was seen by those who had traveled with him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now his witnesses to our people. (Acts 13:30-31)

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    • Gobstobber
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:49pm

      Maybe not run it on FOX Sports during the superbowl, but run the hell out of it on the news channel and exclusively during the O’Riley/Obama interview.

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    • encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:56pm

      @LTB,

      No we are a secular nation. Read the Constitution, there is no mention of religion by name, and other than protecting each citizens right to worship as they see fit, the Constitution prohibits the country from being anything but a secular nation (pesky establishment clause). On of the hallmarks of the age of enlightenment was the break with Christianity, and Jefferson, Franklin and other put their faith in logic and reason.

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:59pm

      I also sent an email congratulating Fox on their decision.
      This is a nation of many religions, not only Christians.
      You don’t like it move.

      How do you like them apples??????

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    • ltb
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:15pm

      encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:56pm
      @LTB,
      No we are a secular nation. Read the Constitution, there is no mention of religion by name, and other than protecting each citizens right to worship as they see fit, the Constitution prohibits the country from being anything but a secular nation (pesky establishment clause). On of the hallmarks of the age of enlightenment was the break with Christianity, and Jefferson, Franklin and other put their faith in logic and reason.

      —–

      Encinom, I get tired of arguing with Liberals about the Establishment Clause, but I’m not going to let the lies you were taught go unchallenged. In 1899, the Supreme Court (Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States) concluded that America is a “Christian Nation” and backed its decision with 87 precedents, quotes from the Founding Fathers and excerpts from Congressional Acts. In 1947, however, when the Supreme Court decided that there is a “wall of separation” between Church and State, it took one comment from Thomas Jefferson completely out of context, and did not cite a single precedent.

      Every one of the thirteen original colonies had a state-supported Christian religion (e.g., Catholicism, Methodism, Anglicanism, Congregationalism, etc.) and the intent of the First Amendment was to prevent one denomination of Christianity being shown preference over another at the federal level. Simply put, our founding fathers didn’t want a Church of America, akin to the Church of England. Furthermore, if you look in dictionaries that were used in the 18th Century, the word “religion” meant “the doctrine of the gospel.”

      You know what? If I had been lied to by my teachers in high school and professors in college, I’d be infuriated that they thought I was so stupid and lazy that I wouldn’t check out the facts. You need to go read some books that were written in the late 1700s and early 1800s by our founders, then you need to write those professors, who took you for an idiot, and tell them you don’t appreciate being lied to.

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    • ltb
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 1:24pm

      AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:59pm
      I also sent an email congratulating Fox on their decision.
      This is a nation of many religions, not only Christians.
      You don’t like it move.
      How do you like them apples??????

      —–

      “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.” (2 Ti 3:1-7)

      “They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.” (2 Th 2:10-12)

      “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools…” (Romans 1:21-22)

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    • beckisnutsisnuts
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 5:25pm

      Good post, LTB

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    • ltb
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:07am

      Thank you beckisnutsisnuts. Have a good day.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:38pm

    @ENCINOM~~~

    I have no idea what the players say to GOD. That is between them. I do know if we love GOD we stand up for HIM even on super bowl Sunday.

    I pray for you. GOD loves you so much, you know, that if you had been the only person in the world, E, HE would have sent HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON JESUS CHRIST to die just for you. And that is the truth.

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:37pm

    You can bet your camel that if the super bowl was played on CBS we would be seeing a Muslim Brotherhood spot

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:31pm

    Come on Fox. What are you afraid of. Your damed if you do or damed if you dont. Stand up

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  • LostandFound
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:26pm

    Shoot, now the Radical Muslims can’t run thier Mohamad is the savior ads either. And we were all looking forward to them sooooo much!

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  • ChiefGeorge
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:23pm

    John 3:16 says it all. But if we go with it then we must go with a verse from the Quran. I am all for letting the world know what John 3:16 says. This is another rejection of that message. But they’ve been rejecting this message for along time. God is patient and he can work around this rejection by a corporation to reach the people. He does not need FOX in other words.

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    • LostandFound
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:28pm

      Well said.

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:47pm

      When America turns it’s face from God, God will turn from us. We have only been GREAT because we have always respected the teachings of Jesus…..I know that our days are quickly coming to a close. Our country will never withstand the falling away that we are looking at these days. I am afraid we will go the way of the Romans in the end. I only hope some of us will be in the number that Lot looked for…Lord if I can find 2 JUST men?????

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  • jedi.kep
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:21pm

    Fear of offense.

    Come on Fox. If the preachers are paying, and they don’t advance hatred, what’s the problem? I‘d even let ’peaceful muslims’ (if there is such a thing) have an add so long as it promoted love, good character, and good morals.

    Must be a problem with freedom of speech.

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  • Country
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:15pm

    What’s the problem Fox, their money is not green enough for you?

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    • AKMIIKEUS
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:03am

      Way to go Fox,
      It’s about time the Fox network begins to realize that the United States of America is made up of all kinds of Religions.
      If the people on the right don’t like it, they can move.

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    • lillianrose
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 2:17am

      There was absolutely nothing wrong with the ad- nothing gross about it. Here in america we do have freedom of speech- there was no hate, violence, nothing immoral or illegal. Yes they do have the right to not air commercials but they made the choice that effects them financially. We have the ability of voicing our opinions, which includes spending our money elsewhere, turning the channel or just turning off the tv.

      FYI-We are a christian nation. Here is something to check out-
      http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/these-words-over-the-head-of-obama-last-night-and-guess-what-is-in-front-of-him-read-to-the-bot/question-1473965/

      .

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    • Country
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 4:23am

      AKMIIKEUS, so in other words, Christians have no rights to advertize in this nation against beer and Doritos commercials? You are the problem to the answer.

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  • Country
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:14pm

    John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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    • Country
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:17pm

      John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
      :18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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    • ltb
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:50pm

      John 3:19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.
      John 3:20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

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    • KevRo65
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:49pm

      Vs. 19 and 20 pretty much sums it up, The Darkness can’t stand the light!

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:13pm

    Whoa, FOX! That was a big mistake! GOD noticed the rejection of HIS SON on that one.

    Good ad. No telling how many people in the world might have come to JESUS because of that ad and your courage.

    I will not be watching the super bowl because you rejected my SAVIOR.

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    • encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:24pm

      If a player thanks God for a TD, should he not also blame him for a fumble?

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    • LostandFound
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:31pm

      Wouldn’t you have been at church anyway?! So what you are saying is you were going to reject Jesus on Sunday for the super bowl, but now your are rejecting the super bowl for Jesus? Get a life.

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    • bikerr
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:36pm

      @ encinom– If that reasoning floats your boat go with it. You seem to have a problem with God himself, Maybe you should talk to the one you are really having trouble with and stop exposing your hate here.

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    • bikerr
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:38pm

      @encinom-Thanks for capitalizing God.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:10pm

      @Encinom –
      To paraphrase Ephesians 5:20: Be grateful unto God for all things always. (even a fumble.)

      It‘s not a requirement that you understand why you’re grateful. You’ll understand in time.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:12pm

      @encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:24pm
      “If a player thanks God for a TD, should he not also blame him for a fumble?”

      “Let Thy will, not mine, be done.”

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    • grannyjojo
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:43pm

      Encinom,

      Just for the record *I* make it a practice to thank the Lord in all things…..and believe it or not I thank Him when things AREN’T going the way I want it to. For example, I thank Him when I’m in bad traffic and going to be late for work. You know why? Because I realize that just because *I* want something one way doesn’t mean its the best thing for me. Thats up to the Lord….and who knows if I *hadn’t* been slowed down I might have been involved in an accident or might not have been in the right place at the right time to help someone in some way. I try to say “thank you Jesus” in ALL things that I do. God bless

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    • KevRo65
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:57pm

      ENCINOM,
      Romans 8:28…. Look it up!

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 10:26am

      Give thanks for ALL things. Sometimes what we don’t want, can turn out to be a blessing. You just don’t realize it at the time, so I try to keep in my heart to say “Thank you Lord”

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    • beckisnutsisnuts
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 5:14pm

      Why don’t you ponder this, ENCINOM. Jesus said we would be persecuted for following Him. People would war over Christianity. Behold, it is true! Yet, he did not advocate war, but peace. Why do you and all the other atheists hate him so? Only one reason: HE IS THE REAL DEAL!
      Now as to all those other great leaders who said that and it came true….. uh…….oh yea, THERE WEREN’T ANY! And where are all those folks persectued in the name of Allah? Or Buddah. Or Ra the sun god.

      Only one way to avoid hell, Chief. Ice cubes ain’t gonna cut it.

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  • myfamily04
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:10pm

    This is crazy!!!!! JESUS is OUR Lord and savior; so how can we reject him?!

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    • encinom
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:23pm

      Unless you are not christian, than Jesus is a mexican name.

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    • bikerr
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:28pm

      He gave you a choice. He just tells you what happens either way . Life….Death.

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  • Logicality
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:09pm

    Christophopia?

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:49pm

      The opposite of Chrisophobia, the fear of Chris Mathews.

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    • Robert-CA
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:27pm

      I don’t like @ all FOX dictating what to air or not , what’s next cut some minutes from the game .

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:23pm

      Actually, I do remember during the Broncos/Falcons game, NBC came back late and missed the pass at the beginning of the second half, a long bomb to Rod Smith. But, hey, we just had to see that extra Doritos Commercial.

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  • grandmaof5
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:08pm

    Don’t know why, look at all the publicity last year with Tim Tebow’s ad. No guts, no glory, FOX, and I hardly think it will hurt your ratings.

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:31pm

      I don’t know .. might actually alienate the “base” of viewers by NOT showing it. I guess some will watch no matter what .. but I don’t see why they rejected it .. on by what “standards”?

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:55pm

      Tebow always had something on his face during games and it was very well received (you’re from FL so you probably know that), so I don’t get it either. I think you can just go overboard with all this and it‘s not like they aren’t drinking beer at the same time – it’s still a “manly” football commercial. Wonder if emails or phone calls to FOX would make a difference?

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:04pm

      askfox@fox.com

      I already have and await their response. I invite everyone else to do the same.

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    • dwh320
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:27pm

      To be expected… look at how FOX allows their cartoon shows like The Simpsons and American Dad to mock and insult Christians. No new news here… just normal operations at FOX.

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    • Jovan2
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:54pm

      ESPN never removed pics of Tebow when he used to put scriptures under his eyes. I think the rejection of this is right up there with the approval of the ad about investing in China, only reverse!!!!
      SHAME!!!! Of all the stations, I would have expected better from FOX…I mean it’s not like he had an answer, he just said ‘he’d look it up”……Give me a break.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:46pm

      Now, grandmaof5, I love and respect your comments but please don’t bring up the *cough* gators (forgive my blasphemy, Dooley!) in front of me.
      That is just offensive language and should be banned.

      Semper Fi and GOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS! SIC ‘EM!!! WOOFWOOFWOOFWOOF

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 7:27am

      I thought the commercial spoke volumes……Hey Fox…what’s the problem?

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 7:27am

      MY SACRED HONOR, always loved Dooley, he would whine, moan and cry about his team matching up with other teams and then man handle you. He was a great coach and I hope Dan does well at TN, except when playing FL (and of course GA).

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  • Independent Tess
    Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:07pm

    Too bad. I thought it was very well done.

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    • TruthTalker
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:09pm

      Looked fine to me also.

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    • Jayhawker
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:16pm

      FOX really fumbled this one.
      On the bright side, people are not just seeing the commercial anyway, they’re talking about it.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:17pm

      Looks like the PC police have invaded FOX. They sure choose to air some pukey SitComs, tho.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:22pm

      Their solution was just to run from it because they think this is something that would offend their viewership.
      ———
      Huh ?
      This ad will offend ACLU and CAIR and marxists. And they are no FOX viewers or even Superbowl watchers.

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    • Grady Curve
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:26pm

      lets start a campaign and demand Fox air that add…. we need to get back to being a Christian nation instead of a nation poised for takeover by Islamist….

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:29pm

      What is wrong with this … ? Okay this one I truly do not get .. why would they turn it down? Freedom of speech ..freedom of religion … what’s wrong … afraid of what / who?

       
    • Xcori8r
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:31pm

      I bet all those Muslim Packers and fans are happy.

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 8:42pm

      Maybe if it had been a “GoJesus” commercial with a girl in a tight shirt. That would have aired.

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    • leaanne4
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:00pm

      Agreed!

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    • NoMoreGray
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:00pm

      Name one Fox cartoon that doesn’t offend someone every week!

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    • DashRipRock
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:01pm

      This is brilliant

      BRILLIANT I SAY

      make a commercial for the superbowl

      but ad space is like in the millions

      so make it a bit off color

      have the TV station running the superbowl reject it

      then everyone on the internet talks about it for three days straight

      who ever came up with this should get a gold medal

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:03pm

      I have sent them an email asking for a better explaination than that they “aren’t selling anything” …. because if that is the reason .. what is the problem?

      askfox@fox.com

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    • Showtime
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:03pm

      My thoughts, too.

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    • DagneyT
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:05pm

      Too bad my behind! What if it said Allah Akbar? Shame on you, Fox!

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    • dwh320
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:23pm

      They just got hundreds if not thousands of people who are going to the game to wear shirts and hold signs with John 3:16 on them. I know the NFL tried to ban it but that never worked.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:26pm

      Need to fire someone at FOX.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:27pm

      I canr be sure Broker but I am pretty sure you’re going to hell…Pack some ice…

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    • walkwithme1966
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:53pm

      Good commercial but I can understand why they are not using it. http://wp.me/pYLB7-yW

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    • Sergio Q
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:56pm

      that utter bullcrapp!!! , WHATS CHURR’PROBLEM FOX???
      ….thats a good commercial & with a lot less in your face Christianity than most Christians offer & truly offend others with.
      ~ but John 3:16 does contridict TheGodless 1:10 that sezz “the world so loved sin that any offerings from God are to be tabbed as taboo”

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 9:59pm

      No problem with me either. If it makes people look it up…to see what it means…and I am sure that there are people who don’t know, then what is the big deal…??? Please FOXNEWS don’t become so politically correct that you start stopping your believing folks from mentioning their beliefs…that is so sad. It is what endears them to me, knowing that they have the same beliefs in God that I have. Sure enough ones out there who speak out their NON-Beliefs…look at Bill Maher…I feel sorry (almost) for that man. He doesn’t believe in much of anything. Sad.

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    • jbl8199
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:04pm

      There’s nothing at all controversial about that.

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:13pm

      Looks fine to me too, but I’m a believer. I guess we can’t offend anyone these days except Christians.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:40pm

      I agree, JAYHAWKER. Run this in front of a bunch of drunks trying to see funny ads and it will be mostly ignored. Deny the ad, TheBlaze picks it up and shows it for free, not only does it reach so many more eyes, it saves Fox face and saves this group a fourtune!
      Win win win, in my opinion, and well done for all involved!

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:48pm

      Hey, folks, to be fair, they also dis-allowed the infidelity commercial as well.
      Don’t go crazy.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 10:50pm

      I have an idea and maybe somebody on this site can help: If FOX will not air the commercial for Super Bowl, what if the players wrote JOHN 3:16 on their faces. Maybe Glenn knows someone. Anybody? I have a remote connection to Tebow which could possibly get us to Pouncy but it’s a long shot. Any other ideas out there? ANYBODY???????

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    • THIS GENERATION
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:06pm

      The beginning of the end for Fox? If Fox continues to offend its loyal viewers, it will go the way of CNN.
      Any station, affiliate, news or entertainment shows should keep its family value high, no compromising.
      Otherwise, Fox will be no different then MSM. Watch out Fox, you light is dimming.

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    • Nervous Investor
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:10pm

      Great Ad. I cant see why Fox would reject it. It is so understated yet so powerful. Do not other organizations advertise their message loud and clear?

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    • deadmeat
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:14pm

      I UNDERSTAND NOW!!!! The network of “Family Guy” doesn’t want to offend anyone with a positive perspective on religion. Up is down, Light is dark. Good is bad and bad is Good. Got it, FOX. Thanks for clearing that up.

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    • jzs
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:40pm

      I don’t get it either. I think the commercial is pretty cool, but people seem to forget that FOX is in the business of making money and FOX thought this wouldn’t make them money. Sorry to burst your bubble.

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    • AmericanSoldier
      Posted on February 3, 2011 at 11:57pm

      Honestly, I would think they rejected it because it was not worthy of being a Super Bowl Commercial. Come on people! Super Bowl commercials even get their own SHOW the following week and websites dedicated to showing them for months after the super bowl. They’ve got to shine! Or make us laugh, this ad didn’t do anything and was just pathetic in the grand scheme of Super Bowl Commercials. The commercials are practically as important as the game is these days.

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    • PlanetXenu
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:00am

      thats funny… it‘s ok if it’s Christian biased, but not “Skins” audience bias… I think they did the right thing, just like with the infidelity ad.

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    • Steverino
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:24am

      JZS-
      TV Advertising is really very simple – Buy the 30 or 60 seconds, and pay Fox . Period.
      No bubble bursting in sight…
      Steve

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    • Politicus
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:34am

      How about Exodus 20:8?

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:58am

      Not up their standards, not nearly trashy enough.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:24am

      The REAL hope of the world, and they won’t broadcast it. SHAME!

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 7:38am

      Anybody know anyone going to the Super Bowl, they could also write JOHN 3:16 on their faces. Anybody awake out there?

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 8:21am

      Didn’t Jesus say of those ashamed of Him and His name–that He would be ashamed of them when He
      comes in His Glory–and He would be ashamed of them before His Father.God will not be mocked.
      Company policy that ignores–or refuses to acknowledge God will receive their reward.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 8:24am

      Their solution was just to run from it because they think this is something that would offend their viewership.
      _________

      Funny thing is, there will be a billion viewers for the SB. You’re going to offend someone with just about any ad. May as well skip all advertisements.

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    • TexasCommonSense
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 9:27am

      Personal Foul, Fox.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 9:46am

      Hasn’t been that many years ago that people waved banners at ball games with John 3:16. Lighten up people. The commercial is cute. With all the other crap out there on TV, what’s wrong with a nice one?

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    • rappini
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 9:53am

      Great Ad but I hate to say this, if Fox let it play guess who would be next and if that happened I would really be pi$$ed.

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    • leftiesaredangerous
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:48pm

      Is there nothing left unscathed by political correctness? Cowards.

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    • neversaynever
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 12:57pm

      Isnt the goal of all advertising to “advance a set of beliefs or practices”?

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    • Rulesman
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 3:20pm

      It was VERY well done……but is probably no comparison to the fine moral message we’ll all see after the SuperBowl. Fox has no reservations about supporting the wholesome goodness for the entire family portrayed on GLEE. I’ve only seen the “teasers” and I can only hope my kids can be half the characters these kids are made to be. Thanks FOX … you got clASS.

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    • burrbunch
      Posted on February 4, 2011 at 6:10pm

      Why on Earth would they reject the add, 1st “seperation of church and state” doesnt apply to businesses or individuals in society, 2nd the add is not “in your face” about what John 3:16 is in reference to, and finally 3rd most of the USA is supposedly Christian with the majority of Fox viewers being conservative and/or Christian whom would not be offended. You know, I would expect this type of behavior from MSNBC, or CBS, or even ABC, but Fox. Fox needs to remember who their audience is and not be concerned about the liberals/progressives looking for something to make them a victim.

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    • judg724
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 3:00am

      This should tell people Fox is NOT a conservative or right-wing organization. The fact that they also own a news network that recognizes from a selfish, monetary, and capitalist standpoint, include a few conservatives just because that’s what people want to watch, does not mean Fox is conservative. The only reason Hannity and Beck are on is to keep the viewer base (i.e. monetary and ratings base). The rejection of this commercial only confirms my theory that they take the path that they believe will offend the fewest people, and make the most money. They figure Christians are forgiving so they won’t hold a grudge against Fox for this. Let’s face it, ALL major media is liberal and self-serving, even Fox. Here’s a couple great conservative sites. http://kgov.com/
      http://canadafreepress.com/

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    • *************************
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 5:49am

      “Hear the word of the LORD,
      You children of Israel,
      For the LORD brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land:
      ‘ There is no truth or mercy
      Or knowledge of God in the land.’ ”
      ” ‘ My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
      Because you have rejected knowledge,
      I also will reject you from being priest for Me;
      Because you have forgotten the law of your God,
      I also will forget your children.’ ”
      -Hosea 4:1,6 – Holy Bible

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 6:39am

      If it had been a quote from the Koran Fox Sports would have been afraid to reject it out of fear of reprisals from radical Muslims. Janet Jackon can show her “titty ”during her halftime performance but we can’t be exposed to something like a verse from the Bible.
      I’m tired of all the double standards in the name of political correctness and would like to have my country back. What would be Fox Sports reaction to a Christian boycott of the Superbowl game ? I know that’s never going to happen in the USA, but it’s a good thought.

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    • kennyg933
      Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:00am

      BUT-they WILL show the Trojan condom commercials, the sexual lubricant commercials, the Go Daddy sex pot commercials, the beer commercials, and other cultural statements. It‘s not that I’m against making money, and Lord knows, there is a lot of money to be made on selling Jesus stuff (ask anyone with the $2500 suits and $200 haircut who hosts the daily religeothon shows), but why the hypocrisy in picking what you are going to sell to the super bowl audience? Would you rather have the people of America spending money on rubbers and tingling slippery sloppy, or on a bible? There’s dirtiness in the Bible, if that’s the concern-that we’re NOT seeing dirty there: “My lover put in his hand by the hole of the door and my bowels were moved for him” -Song of Solomon, 5:4-

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