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Pope Benedict confronts issue of religious violence; Jon Stewart confronts Rachel Maddow; Plus was the cancellation of NBC’s “Undercovers” racist?
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John W. Kennedy
Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media.Pope Benedict speaks out against using God to justify violence. “All religions should encourage the correct use of reason and promote ethical values to build civil coexistence,” Benedict said. “Religions can never justify intolerance and war.” Story. Amen. False equivalence between the…
Surprise! Conservatives and liberals watch different TV shows. Here’s how it breaks down.
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John W. Kennedy
Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. A study by the the consumer research firm Experian Simmons finds that America’s political (and, perhaps, religious) divide expresses itself interestingly in an entertainment divide — particularly involving what Republicans (most likely conservatives) and Democrats (most likely liberals) watch on television.…
A real kick in the crass: how profanity on TV has risen sharply since 2005
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John W. Kennedy
Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. What the @#$%^&* has happened to television?A study by the Parents Television Council finds that the use of prime-time broadcast-network profanity has soared in just the last five years. Highlights of the report include: 1. Using absolute totals, across all networks…
What do George W. Bush, Conan O’Brien, Keith Olbermann and Sarah Palin have in common? Plus, The Wrap asks if GLAAD qualifies as a Hollywood bully
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John W. Kennedy
Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. They’re back! None of these returns are quite the Second Coming but they’re kinda interesting. George W. Bush began his Decision Points book blitz by sitting down with Matt Lauer. He wasn’t always right but his mistakes were, I believe, honest…
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