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Cinemas ban the Lord's Prayer advert


Chris Wilson

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The ban is obviously based on a perceived offence to none Christians, probably based on current sensitivities. Whilst I, as a Christian, and a capitalist, uphold the C of E's right to advertise I would rather they spent some of their formidable assets rather than generate yet more. Their profit on their various investments exceeded that of many national, and probably multi national companies last year. I find their moralising somewhat disingenuous most of the time. They are happy to pass the collection plate at churches in poor hamlets for repairs and wages.

 

Not to make singular the C of E, one might look at the Catholic churches current Vatican finances scandal. From multi national motor manufacturers to the Vatican, they all seem to be at it http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif

 

Should cinemas, fond of trying to get more and more offensive films past the censors to boost their profits from youngsters and families, be barring this? Or is it yet another a sap to PC?

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Anyone who thinks religious advertising on our screens is a good idea ought to have a look at what American TV is like. Many Christian organisations begging for money, selling bibles etc. No thanks.

 

And i'm not an Atheist by any means, but there is already far too much religious coercion, indoctrination and exploitation in society as it is. Religion / faith should be a personal choice, not something inflicted on people by society, the government or even their own parents.

 

The church could do something very constructive this Christmas and in the name of charity donate one of its many empty churches to the thousands of homeless people we have in the UK. I'm not blind to the fact they do some very good work, but the last thing the church needs is more influence or more material wealth.

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

 

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

 

 

It's not down to not "offending" the non-christians or some PC thing, it's down to a very sensible company policy of not running religious/political adverts in general. As usual the media/church have benefitted from stirring up controversy where there is none. I'm sure if it was Muslims reading Quran passages or Jews preaching from the Talmud it'd also be disallowed.

 

I go to the cinema to be entertained, not preached to about the magic sky fairy. Paying £10 to sit through ads for face creams and perfumes is bad enough.

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

 

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

 

 

It's not down to not "offending" the non-christians or some PC thing, it's down to a very sensible company policy of not running religious/political adverts in general. As usual the media/church have benefitted from stirring up controversy where there is none. I'm sure if it was Muslims reading Quran passages or Jews preaching from the Talmud it'd also be disallowed.

 

I go to the cinema to be entertained, not preached to about the magic sky fairy. Paying £10 to sit through ads for face creams and perfumes is bad enough.

Pfft try coming to the Odeon in Lincoln!

 

Two tickets & the a coke to share comes to about £40

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