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Why Can't The BBC Understand That We Are STILL A Christian Country?
Dail Mail (UK) ^ | May 12th 2009

Posted on 05/12/2009 10:18:42 PM PDT by Steelfish

Why can't the BBC understand that we are STILL a Christian country?

By STEPHEN GLOVER 13th May 2009

The BBC’s director-general Mark Thompson has said that religious broadcasting gives rise to more controversy in his job than any other subject. I am afraid he hasn’t seen anything yet.

On Monday, the Corporation announced that it has appointed a Muslim as head of religious broadcasting. This is not a joke, I can assure you.

The person responsible for overseeing the BBC’s — so far — largely Christian output will be Aaqil Ahmed, a practising Muslim.

Let me say at once that I have nothing whatsoever against Mr Ahmed, who is, I am sure, an excellent broadcaster who may have much to contribute to the coverage of religion.

Some say that he has done a good job producing religious programmes in his present job at Channel 4, though he has been accused of intellectual shallowness, and last year some Roman Catholic priests alleged he had commissioned documentaries that appeared to contain a pro-Islam bias.

Nor do I doubt that Britain’s three million Muslims have every right to expect the BBC to provide some religious broadcasting directly aimed at them.

They pay their licence fee like everyone else, and their views should be properly and proportionately reflected in the Corporation’s programming.

That said, they still constitute a small (though doubtless devout) minority of this country’s population of 60 million.

Some 70 per cent of adult Britons describe themselves as Christian, though a far smaller proportion regularly attend church.

Culturally, this still remains a Christian country with a national Church, the Church of England, whose supreme head is Her Majesty the Queen.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: bbc; christiannation; europeanchristians; liberalmedia
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Obama: U.S. "Not A Christian Nation Or A Jewish Nation Or A Muslim Nation"
1 posted on 05/12/2009 10:18:42 PM PDT by Steelfish
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To: Steelfish
Why can't the BBC understand that we are STILL a Christian country?

That's debatable.

2 posted on 05/12/2009 10:22:34 PM PDT by WesternPacific (I am tired of voting for the lesser of two evils!)
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To: Steelfish
"On Monday, the Corporation announced that it has appointed a Muslim as head of religious broadcasting. This is not a joke, I can assure you.

The person responsible for overseeing the BBC’s — so far — largely Christian output will be Aaqil Ahmed, a practising Muslim. "

And so it begins, the brainwashing of the Brits into thinking Islam is a "religion of peace" and a legitimate "relgion" rather than Satan's totalitarian cult and war manual.

3 posted on 05/12/2009 10:25:05 PM PDT by Nathan Zachary
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To: Steelfish

Why can’t the BBC understand that we are STILL a Christian country?

#############

Because Satan is in the WH!


4 posted on 05/12/2009 10:26:47 PM PDT by Atom Smasher
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To: Atom Smasher

This is a question being asked by the Brits about the UK.

But that is somewhat true also, Satan’s little helper is in the Whitehouse.


5 posted on 05/12/2009 10:29:19 PM PDT by Nathan Zachary
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To: Steelfish

WAS a Christian nation. WAS. It is only a matter of time before England declares itself an islamic nation. They keep putting laws in place that are clearly islamic, yet the Brits don’t seem to notice.


6 posted on 05/12/2009 10:32:54 PM PDT by MestaMachine (From Cogs to Castles...)
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To: Atom Smasher
"Because Satan is in the WH!"

You're totally lost- time for beddie-bye!

7 posted on 05/12/2009 10:35:52 PM PDT by matthew fuller (FEAR NOT- Buckwheat has your back!)
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To: Steelfish

Well, we elected a guy who fought tooth and nail for infanticide. We tear people down who dare to defend traditional marriage. We have teenagers slutting around and don’t really bat an eye. We have I don’t even know how many abortions a year. Etc. So maybe the Godless have a point.


8 posted on 05/12/2009 10:38:04 PM PDT by exist
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To: Steelfish

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/05/12/british-pol-destroys-bbc-hack-how-much-are-you-paid/

British pol destroys BBC hack: “How much are you paid?”


9 posted on 05/12/2009 10:41:52 PM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: Nathan Zachary

Thank you for your politeness in pointing that out. After reading, I looked back at the title, and assumed the “WE” are a Christian......” meant us.

Sorry for that, and again thank you for your polite correction.


10 posted on 05/12/2009 10:50:25 PM PDT by Atom Smasher
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To: matthew fuller

Thank you for your thoughts.


11 posted on 05/12/2009 10:51:36 PM PDT by Atom Smasher
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To: Steelfish
Jesus said there would be days like these!

And it's finally coming to pass.

Gee.......I wonder what's next?

12 posted on 05/12/2009 10:53:57 PM PDT by Hillarys nightmare (So Proud to be living in "Jesus Land" ! Don't you wish everyone did?)
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To: Hillarys nightmare
Jesus said there would be days like these!

Can I use this one?

13 posted on 05/12/2009 10:57:02 PM PDT by waiyu (Palin / Gohmert NOW!)
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To: roses of sharon

that’s a good video. I wish someone did the same thing with the CBC in canada.


14 posted on 05/12/2009 11:00:34 PM PDT by max americana
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To: Steelfish
Do you know the Preamble for your state? . .

Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..

Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.

Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...

Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...

California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...

Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...

Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.

Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences...

Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution..

Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.

Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.

Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.

Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.

Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.

Kentucky 1891, Preamble.. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties..

Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana , grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.

Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction.

Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...

Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction

Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.

Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:

Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.

Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution...

Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..

Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution. Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...

New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..

New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...

North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...

Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common.

Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences

Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance....

Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...

South Carolina , 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties ...

Tennessee 1796, Art. XI..III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...

Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.

Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ..

Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other

Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution

West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...

Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...

Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution...

Many of these states have forgotten

15 posted on 05/12/2009 11:01:56 PM PDT by Selmore (Turn him over......That's how Hendrix died.)
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Mohammed Will Soon Be Most Popular UK Boy's Name

Mohammed will probably become the most popular boys' name in England and Wales by next year.

The name was second only to Jack in 2007, which has been top for the last 13 years.

But there were just 385 more children called Jack and because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name is set to become the most popular boy's name by next year. While Mohammed is in 17th place, its position would be number two if all 14 variant spellings of the name were taken into account.

16 posted on 05/12/2009 11:02:23 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: exist
"Well, we elected a guy who fought tooth and nail for infanticide. We tear people down who dare to defend traditional marriage. We have teenagers slutting around and don’t really bat an eye. We have I don’t even know how many abortions a year. Etc. So maybe the Godless have a point."

I often wonder where all the "Christians" are that are supposed to be here as well. Christians in name only I guess. But that isn't a Christian at all. Like the Lord says:

"It is not those who say to me 'Lord, Lord', who will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven." (Mt.7:21).

"There is a way that some think right, but it leads in the end to death." (Prov.16:25).

"The priests teach whatever they please and my people love it! But when the end comes, then what will you do?" (Jer.5:31).

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness...For this, as stubble is prey for the flames and as straw vanishes in the fire, so their root will rot, their blossom be carried off like dust, for rejecting the Law of God Almighty, and despising the word of the Holy One of Israel." (Is.5:20-24).

"...to those who have been corrupted and lack faith, nothing can be pure -- the corruption is both in their minds and in their consciences. They claim to have knowledge of God but the things they do are nothing but a denial of him; they are outrageously rebellious and quite incapable of doing good." (Tit.1:15-16).

17 posted on 05/12/2009 11:28:01 PM PDT by Nathan Zachary
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To: WesternPacific

The BBC is infested by leftists and jihadists..


18 posted on 05/12/2009 11:34:55 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: Steelfish

Odd. Considering 95% of the populace professes some sort of christianity as its guiding light, I am surprised to find christianity placed on an equal footing with Islam and Judaism, whose adherents are few (especially Islam)... perhaps .2% of the US population may be muslime......


19 posted on 05/12/2009 11:37:43 PM PDT by ketelone
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To: Steelfish

The Queen, Boy George, will never stand for this. Even if he gets his heroin from Pakistan.


20 posted on 05/12/2009 11:40:21 PM PDT by Blind Eye Jones
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