by Erich Heinlein

Created on: August 10, 2008   Last Updated: May 08, 2009

Does an already born baby have a right to life? I am disturbed this is something that even needs debating. Of course, Christian broadcasters and those of all other religions should have a freedom of speech just like any other American Citizen. While I will admit there are religious fanatics out there who tend to act outrageously and will sensationalize things that don't need to be sensationalized, does not mean they don't have a right to free speech.

One of the great things about living in a democratic society is that EVERYONE gets to speak their mind regardless of what their views are on any issue. Everyone means all people whether you agree with them or not. That is as long as it is being done within a reasonable manner. Obviously you wouldn't throw a protest in the middle of Times Square during rush hour traffic that isn't organized with the city of New York City. That would create extreme chaos and would also probably lead to some people going to jail for disturbing the peace.

If there are programs both in TV and/or radio which some people think are hypocritical then quite simply they don't have to watch. In a matter of fact, with most TV providers nowadays you can even block certain channels if you do not like them. Besides if ratings are low enough the station broadcasting the program in question will stop broadcasting that particular show anyways. Same thing with radio broadcasts. The reality of broadcast is that ratings and ad sales essentially drive everything just like profits, subscribers and advertisers drive the print industry.

In the bible it specifically states that we are supposed to evangelize to our fellow man and woman and make fishers of men. That is impossible if Christians can't have freedom of speech about their religion, whether it be in the broadcasting industry or elsewhere. After all, if it weren't for Christians America wouldn't exist. Shouldn't that alone be enough to allow freedom of speech for the broadcasting business. That is the whole reason we ended up coming over here to get our freedom, so we could have freedom of religion.

To have people being denied using their freedom of speech to express that 200 plus years later is at best disturbing. However, I will admit there are some problems with some Christian broadcasts because some of it appears fake. The other thing someone can do if they can not stand a station is to file a complaint with their cable or satellite provider who can forward it. If a TV provider finds out enough of their customers do not like the programming they will stop broadcasting it. However, in the very message of the bible it states that we are to accept and love ALL people regardless of whether or not we agree with their message. So let's start acting like it and accept all people no matter who they act. We don't have to agree with it. Just accept it.

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