Unfortunately you miss the point as most liberals do. Who said if an network doesn't openly endorse religion it is bashing? Would you say that depicting a sexual act next to a representation of a Christmas manger is merely not "openly endorsing religion"?
"We shouldn't hold someone's personal belief as a condemnation of an entire institution." How about an entire institution shouldn't condemn someone's personal beliefs? Or is that too complicated for your liberal mind to grasp?
Liberals are good at making themselves into martyrs. Don't put religion into that category. Religion is a very strong entity in this country and a few jokes on some silly shows should not faze it. But here's an idea: Change the channel or read a book.