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NBC Show Blasphemes Communion Host
NewsMax ^ | 2/24/05 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 02/24/2005 7:06:21 PM PST by wagglebee

An episode of the NBC sitcom "Committed,” featuring two characters who flush a Communion wafer down a toilet, has created a firestorm of protest among Catholics.

During the February 22 broadcast, two non-Catholics are mistakenly given Holy Communion at a Catholic funeral Mass. As recounted by the Catholic League:

"Nate, who is Jewish, and Bowie, a Protestant, don’t know what to do with the Eucharist, so they make several failed attempts to get rid of it. For example, they try slipping it into the pocket of a priest, dropping it on a tray of cheese and crackers, etc.

"At one point, the priest, who is portrayed as not knowing the difference between the Host and a cracker, goes to grab the 'cracker' from a tray of appetizers; he initially balks when he discovers that it is the last one. Then he changes his mind, saying, "Oh, what the hell.”

"By far the most offensive scene occurs when Nate and Bowie accidentally flush what they think is the Host down the toilet."

Catholic League President William Donahue is demanding that NBC apologize.

"To say that Catholics are angry about this show would be an understatement - the outrage is visceral and intense," he said Thursday.

"NBC has made a direct frontal assault on Roman Catholicism, choosing to mock, trivialize and ridicule the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ," Donahue added. "More than an apology is needed. This episode should be retired for good, and that is what we will demand.”


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: anticatholicbigotry; blasphemy; catholicism; communion; leftistmedia; mediabias; nbc; paganpunks; williamdonahue; williamdonohue
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Disgusting, but typical of the left.
1 posted on 02/24/2005 7:06:25 PM PST by wagglebee
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To: Salvation

Anti-Catholicism ping


2 posted on 02/24/2005 7:06:57 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: wagglebee

As long as Donohue is promoting the homosexual agenda he should keep quiet.


3 posted on 02/24/2005 7:08:52 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: wagglebee

Would they dare to air something as offensive to Muslims? I think not.


4 posted on 02/24/2005 7:08:54 PM PST by TNCMAXQ
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To: wagglebee
Never even heard of this show. Let's all give it tons of free publicity, now!

For those who will say we can't let such things go without response, consider this: A show like this makes blatant slams against Catholicism, we ignore it; next time someone wants to get some quickl publicity, they think of a similar stunt and then recall this one, and how it got no attention, and go on with something equally imaginative.

5 posted on 02/24/2005 7:09:28 PM PST by Darkwolf377 (Individuality)
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To: wagglebee

It blasphemes all faithful Christianity.


6 posted on 02/24/2005 7:09:55 PM PST by bd476
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To: wagglebee

Agonal spasms of the licentious left.


7 posted on 02/24/2005 7:09:55 PM PST by Peelod (Perversion is not festive)
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To: wagglebee

I am not Catholic, but Protestant churches also have communion. To mock the solemn ceremony is a low thing. It shows a lack of class and disdain for religion in general. Every faith should be appalled.


8 posted on 02/24/2005 7:10:54 PM PST by BipolarBob (Yes I backed over the vampire, but I swear I didn't see it in my rearview mirror.)
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To: BipolarBob

I agree. For a major network to ridicule and demean the sacred practices of any religion is appalling.


9 posted on 02/24/2005 7:13:05 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: nickcarraway

I must have missed that one. Can you fill me in?


10 posted on 02/24/2005 7:15:19 PM PST by Straight Vermonter (Liberalism: The irrational fear of self reliance.)
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To: wagglebee

i watched that show and this is just plane stupid. he went out of the way to show respect and in the end the priest ate it. it was funny.
until "catholics" stops voting for pro abortion demrats they need to shut their pie hole and stop being so up tight about everything. good grief.


11 posted on 02/24/2005 7:17:36 PM PST by postaldave (ACLU = Anti-Christian, Liberal, and Un-American.)
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To: wagglebee
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12 posted on 02/24/2005 7:17:40 PM PST by DoctorMichael (The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: nickcarraway
As long as Donohue is promoting the homosexual agenda he should keep quiet.

Only you think Donohue is doing this.

13 posted on 02/24/2005 7:18:05 PM PST by sinkspur ("Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.")
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To: wagglebee
My guess is that TV writers would know better...BUT

I grew up in the South and knew nothing of Catholics.
In 1980, my best friend Greg had me film his wedding to Susan.. a Catholic girl.

It was the first time I had ever been in a Catholic Church.

I stepped inside and looked around for a place to put out my cigarette. There was a nice ashtray filled with water, so I extinguished my smoke and started setting up the camera.

It was only after I made a comment about all the "ashtrays" that I was informed that they were NOT ashtrays.

I'm sure whoever cleaned up that night must have figured a blasphemer had visited, but it was simply ignorance.
14 posted on 02/24/2005 7:18:41 PM PST by eddie willers
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LOL, eddie! Thanks for lightening up this thread.


15 posted on 02/24/2005 7:20:20 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: sinkspur

Well, maybe I am the only one paying attention. Either way, his organization should not make the claims it does and be pro-civil unions.


16 posted on 02/24/2005 7:21:03 PM PST by nickcarraway
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I would like to know the advertisers for this piece of trash show, because I will certainly let them know my disgust.
17 posted on 02/24/2005 7:21:23 PM PST by IrishGOP
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To: sinkspur

I'm sorry if for me the world isn't all about "reputation."


18 posted on 02/24/2005 7:21:41 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: eddie willers

Before a show goes on the air, a number of writers, directors, producers and actors have been involved with the script. It is impossible for me to believe that NONE OF THEM had any idea what a communion host represents. Especially when one considers that hosts are also used by Episcopalians, Lutherans, Greek Orthodox and many other denominations.


19 posted on 02/24/2005 7:22:00 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: postaldave

"until "catholics" stops voting for pro abortion demrats they need to shut their pie hole and stop being so up tight about everything. good grief"

Are you serious? Practicing Catholics who complain about this kind of anit-christian stuff are rarely the ones voting for pro-abortion democrats. Its the "Catholic In Name Only" crowd. (i.e.John Kerry)


20 posted on 02/24/2005 7:22:22 PM PST by floridavoter2
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