[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Lets go over this again as I say I'm confused by your stance. Is SOP a broadcast of a religious ceremony? How is that not promoting that religion?

Because it's broadcasting a ceremony FOR Christians.

Anyone who is not a Christian or religious of any kind would likely not understand the majority of the mass and its meaning.

If it was means of advertising the religion in order to try and convert people to Christianity it would take a very different form.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Because it's broadcasting a ceremony FOR Christians.

Anyone who is not a Christian or religious of any kind would likely not understand the majority of the mass and its meaning.

If it was means of advertising the religion in order to try and convert people it would take a very different form.

Here is where we have to respectfully agree to disagree. I think it is a promotion of that religion and I dont want to see any kind of religious programming on my screen.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Here is where we have to respectfully agree to disagree. I think it is a promotion of that religion and I dont want to see any kind of religious programming on my screen.

How many times have you sat and watched Songs of Praise, out of interest?

I don't wish to see any kind of scripted reality programming on my television, so I simply do not put those programmes on. I have that freedom of choice. Leaving those who do like it to enjoy it at their will.

Why should Christians not be able to have such shows on TV simply because some people don't want to watch it?

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

How many times have you sat and watched Songs of Praise, out of interest?

I went to Sunday School till I was sixteen and my parents are quite religious. So more times than you think.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I went to Sunday School till I was sixteen and my parents are quite religious. So more times than you think.

So you think broadcasting a choir singing hymns is akin to an infomercial asking for new followers?

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

So you think broadcasting a choir singing hymns is akin to an infomercial asking for new followers?

I've no idea how you got that from my post.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I've no idea how you got that from my post.

Well if Songs of Praise is promoting Christianity then the link is obvious? Why else would it be promoted?

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Why should Christians not be able to have such shows on TV simply because some people don't want to watch it?

Why stop at Christians. Lets show all religious ceremonies on their respective Sabbaths or you don't show any.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Why stop at Christians. Lets show all religious ceremonies on their respective Sabbaths or you don't show any.

Why all or nothing?

Are you operating under the assumption that they allow Songs of Praise but any other religions are banned?

Ask them why those places of worship don't film their own show.

The likeliest answer is probably that Christianity is the predominant religion of this country and shows about other religions would likely not have as many followers who would want to watch it in the UK.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Why all or nothing?

Are you operating under the assumption that they allow Songs of Praise but any other religions are banned?

Neither me or you know but I would imagine they could show other religious shows but I'd imagine there being some opposition to certain religious ceremonies being shown

Ask them why those places of worship don't film their own show.

The likeliest answer is probably that Christianity is the predominant religion of this country and shows about other religions would likely not have as many followers who would want to watch it in the UK.

And heres why.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Neither me or you know but I would imagine they could show other religious shows but I'd imagine there being some opposition to certain religious ceremonies being shown

And heres why.

Personally, I don't think there'd be any opposition apart from extremists who don't represent the majority.

Not making a show because there's no audience for it is not really the same thing.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

How many times have you sat and watched Songs of Praise, out of interest?

I don't wish to see any kind of scripted reality programming on my television, so I simply do not put those programmes on. I have that freedom of choice. Leaving those who do like it to enjoy it at their will.

Why should Christians not be able to have such shows on TV simply because some people don't want to watch it?

No more to be said really Marsh and neither you nor Girth are ever going to agree, so better off scooting (as I'm now doing ) before this thread turns vinegar.