[LeatherTrumpet]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34891928

The Church of England has said it is "disappointed and bewildered" by the refusal of leading UK cinemas to show an advert featuring the Lord's Prayer.

The Church called the decision "plain silly" and warned it could have a "chilling" effect on free speech.

It had hoped the 60-second film would be screened UK-wide before Christmas ahead of the new Star Wars film.

The agency that handles adverts for the cinemas said it could offend those of "differing faiths and no faith".

However, the Digital Cinema Media (DCM) agency, which handles British film advertising for the major cinema chains, Odeon, Cineworld and Vue, refused to show the advert because it believed it would risk upsetting or offending audiences.

In a statement, DCM said it had a policy of not accepting political or religious advertising content in its cinemas.

It said that "some advertisements - unintentionally or otherwise - could cause offence to those of differing political persuasions, as well as to those of differing faiths and indeed of no faith," and that "in this regard, DCM treats all political or religious beliefs equally".




What a shame, the silly cinema chain have a policy and they are sticking to it. Perhaps God should have foreseen this?

[Kizzy]

Youtube video

Now I'm no fan of the church of England.... But I don't hate it.
I wouldn't call it an advertisement, that would suggest faith is for sale and that's silly.

[Benjamin]

I don't get who this may upset?

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I don't get who this may upset?

me and other people who dont like children being lied to by adults

[bitontheslide]

i would walk out of a cinema if it showed that before the film

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i would walk out of a cinema if it showed that before the film

That's just ridiculous and an overrection to be honest.

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

That's just ridiculous and an overrection to be honest.

no its not, i don't go to the cinema to get religion rammed down my throat. I choose the content I want to watch and it doesn't include religious propaganda

[Tom4784]

Good.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

no its not, i don't go to the cinema to get religion rammed down my throat. I choose the content I want to watch and it doesn't include religious propaganda

Fair enough, but still an absolute overreaction to walk out of the cinema over a 60 second advert (especially after paying to get into the cinema).

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

That's just ridiculous and an overrection to be honest.

brainwashing kids with lies about gods is the number 1 problem we are facing in this lifetime

suicide bombers dont do it as a career move

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

brainwashing kids with lies about gods is the number 1 problem we are facing in this lifetime

suicide bombers dont do it as a career move

I never said it should not have been banned. I just asked who it upset and then said walking out of the cinema over it would be an overreaction.

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I never said it should not have been banned. I just asked who it upset and then said walking out of the cinema over it would be an overreaction.

There are many in this country now that detest all mention of religion, and terrorism in the name of religion sure doesn't help. Clearly the cinemas recognise this, hence their reaction.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I never said it should not have been banned. I just asked who it upset and then said walking out of the cinema over it would be an overreaction.

who is walking out, it wont be shown?

[arista]

"Lord's Prayer cinema ad thankfully banned"


Bang On Right LT


Church's should be made into Gay Discos
that will teach them

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

who is walking out, it wont be shown?

bitontheside said he/she would walk out if it had been shown

[Mystic Mock]

I'm all for freedom of speech I'm afraid and being allowed to express yourself, so I don't get why Religious Adverts are banned? It's not like it's going to convert you unless you're easily swayed anyway.

[Kizzy]

Should've had someone swigging a can of coke in the background then it'd be fine...

*other beverages are available.

[Kazanne]

Bang goes our freedom of speech again!

[arista]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I'm all for freedom of speech I'm afraid and being allowed to express yourself, so I don't get why Religious Adverts are banned? It's not like it's going to convert you unless you're easily swayed anyway.

Because its a Insult
Make Me and LT Very Angry

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Bang goes our freedom of speech again!

telling lies to children is not freedom of speech

it is telling lies to children

[arista]

A Great Book

[LeatherTrumpet]

If the advert finished like this

Now there is no evidence whatsoever that praying does anygood nor is their any evidence that gods exist, on the contrary the evidence clearly says they do not

but some people like to do it as it makes them feel like their lives have meaning and that someone is looking out for them - sadly this in not applicable to the 20,000 children who died today of hunger and disease


enjoy the film



then we have an advert suitable for all

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

telling lies to children is not freedom of speech

it is telling lies to children

Not everyone believes it's lies,I take it you don't do Christmas at yours then LT ?

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

If the advert finished like this

Now there is no evidence whatsoever that praying does anygood nor is their any evidence that gods exist, on the contrary the evidence clearly says they do not

but some people like to do it as it makes them feel like their lives have meaning and that someone is looking out for them - sadly this in not applicable to the 20,000 children who died today of hunger and disease


enjoy the film



then we have an advert suitable for all

Maybe those children died due to lack of humanity and greed.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Not everyone believes it's lies,I take it you don't do Christmas at yours then LT ?

christmas is nothing to do with religion it is an amalgam of historic and pagan tradition and with 95% of the population religion will play no part