Reformed Churchmen

We are Confessional Calvinists and a Prayer Book Church-people. In 2012, we remembered the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer; also, we remembered the 450th anniversary of John Jewel's sober, scholarly, and Reformed "An Apology of the Church of England." In 2013, we remembered the publication of the "Heidelberg Catechism" and the influence of Reformed theologians in England, including Heinrich Bullinger's Decades. For 2014: Tyndale's NT translation. For 2015, John Roger, Rowland Taylor and Bishop John Hooper's martyrdom, burned at the stakes. Books of the month. December 2014: Alan Jacob's "Book of Common Prayer" at: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Common-Prayer-Biography-Religious/dp/0691154813/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417814005&sr=8-1&keywords=jacobs+book+of+common+prayer. January 2015: A.F. Pollard's "Thomas Cranmer and the English Reformation: 1489-1556" at: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Cranmer-English-Reformation-1489-1556/dp/1592448658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420055574&sr=8-1&keywords=A.F.+Pollard+Cranmer. February 2015: Jaspar Ridley's "Thomas Cranmer" at: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Cranmer-Jasper-Ridley/dp/0198212879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422892154&sr=8-1&keywords=jasper+ridley+cranmer&pebp=1422892151110&peasin=198212879

Monday, February 27, 2012

Bias, Bigots at BBC. Reprobrates in Decretal Theology? Unjustified and Wicked Sinners? Blind and Depraved? Perhaps

 
By Ariel R. Rey , Christian Post Reporter
June 1, 2011|9:44 pm

Viewers of the BBC believe the British broadcaster treats Christianity unfairly compared to other religions, the company’s own research found.

According to the survey conducted by the BBC, viewers say that the corporation has a politically “left-wing" or “liberal bias” and that more minority religions are better represented than Christianity.

“In terms of religion, there were many who perceived the BBC to be anti-Christian and as such misrepresenting Christianity,” the BBC report states.

The report, based on a poll of 4,500 people and including BBC staff, is part of the broadcaster’s “Diversity Strategy,” a service to meet BBC’s responsibility to both the Royal Charter and the Equality Act 2010.

It notes from the results: “Christians are specifically mentioned as being badly treated, with a suggestion that more minority religions are better represented despite Christianity being the most widely observed religion within Britain.”

Some viewers said that Christians were treated with “derogatory stereotypes” which ended up portraying them as “weak” or “bigoted.”

One participant said, “As a Christian I find that the BBC's representation of Christianity is mainly inaccurate, portraying incorrect, often derogatory stereotypes.”

Another person agreed and added, “Seldom do we find a Christian portrayed in drama, and when we do, it is usually a 'weak' person or a ‘bigot.’”

In 2005, the BBC drew wide complaints from Christian groups when it aired “Jerry Springer: The Opera,” a British musical based on the popular show “The Jerry Springer Show,” which is known for its irreverent treatment of Judeo-Christian themes. It was the top complained show in television history.

In response to the report’s conclusion, a BBC spokesman said, “We have strict editorial guidelines on impartiality, including religious perspectives, and Christian programming forms the majority and the cornerstone of our religion and ethical output.”

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