Posted on 06/16/2015 12:42:41 PM PDT by HomerBohn
The American Family Association's One Million Moms website has launched a petition calling for Fox to halt its plans to air a new television series called "Lucifer" in 2016, saying the program "mischaracterizes" Satan and "mocks the Bible."
"The series will focus on Lucifer portrayed as a good guy, 'who is bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell,' the petition states.
(Watch video at link.)
The premise of the series, which is based on the DC Comics Series of the same name, is that the protagonist, Lucifer Morningstar, decides to leave Hell and move to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, to open up an upscale nightclub called "Lux."
"People like to tell me things, those deep, dark naughty little desires that are on their mind," Lucifer, played by actor Tom Ellis, says in the official trailer.
But God is upset with the fact that Satan has left hell and sends an angel named Amenadiel to help convince Lucifer to return to Hell.
"What exactly do you think happens when the devil leaves hell?" asks Amenadiel, played by actor D.B. Woodside, in the trailer. "All of those demons, all of those tormented and tortured souls, where do you think they go?"
One Million Moms posted the petition on Thursday and thus far, 9,344 "concerned mothers" have have asked Fox to cancel the program by signing the petition. The petition on the AFA website, which was also posted Thursday, has garnered the support of over 51,000 "concerned viewers."
"The program previews mischaracterize Satan, departs from true biblical teachings about him, and inaccurately portrays the beliefs of the Christian faith," the petition argues. "By choosing to air this show, Fox is disrespecting Christianity and mocking the Bible."
Additionally, the organization has taken issue with some of the non-age-appropriate scenes shown in the official trailer, such as shooting scenes and underdressed women.
"Previews of the pilot episode depict graphic acts of violence, a nightclub featuring scantily-clad women and a demon," the petition continues.
A Fox description of the program reads: "Charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome, Lucifer is enjoying his retirement, indulging in a few of his favorite things — wine, women and song — when a beautiful pop star is brutally murdered outside of Lux. For the first time in roughly 10 billion years, he feels something awaken deep within him as a result of this murder. Compassion? Sympathy?"
After the pop star's murder, Lucifer helps the Los Angeles Police Department try to solve the murder by using his uncanny ability of "drawing out people's secrets."
While working with the police, Lucifer becomes infatuated with a female detective's kindness and purity, which causes him to question his own devilish immorality.
"Can the devil incarnate be tempted toward the side of Good, or will his original calling put him back toward evil?" the Fox description asks.
I expect Obama will have a cameo role.
California is his destination of choice? Ask me why I am not surprised!
As Satan?
I'm thinking this tag team is in bad form.
Does he drive a Fiat?
I think Fox is there. They have lost their minds and they have lost their souls.
If Fox airs this program, then I will have to stop watching all Fox programs including Fox news.
I am an old-time comic book guy (don’t buy new stuff) and I don’t have television. I know nothing about the comic book and would never have heard of this show if it wasn’t for this article.
I think the intentions behind the “cancel the show” petitions are noble, but I also think they drum up a lot of free publicity for the shows and that works to their benefit. I believe this happened with Married: With Children back in the 80s. Half of America didn’t even know there was a FOX network until someone started a campaign to cancel that show.
If you really want to make a difference, convince people to drop their cable/satellite and find alternative means to support quality shows.
“Charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome”
This is exactly how the enemy of God appears.
Can it be any worse than “Sleepy Hollow”?
This show will be canceled by Week 3.
Glee.
...and so Satan is driving around, and he crashes into me. But it turns out he has absolutely no insurance. So the judge decrees that he become my butler. And...
Almost everything on tv mocks the bible today. Most of our present culture does the same, too (gay “marriage”, et al). Sick days we’re in.
“I think Fox is there. They have lost their minds and they have lost their souls.”
I think the answer is ‘yes’ to both.
As an oblivious understanding American, I am eagerly waiting for this same whimsical and irreverent treatment of the Prophet Mohammed. I expect some pretty funny and daring departures from reality in the conduct of series.
We all want to see the softer side of that child rapist Mohammed in how he tenderly abuses the young women who have been enslaved to him, as well as benevolent aura of approvability lord god Allah shines down upon him has he prepares his progeny to go out and blow themselves up completely for the cause of ISLAM and its outreach.
If we are faithful and steadfast, we may even get to see glimpses of the 73 virgins that will reward each martyr for Isla in that special misogynistic way.
We’ve been cramming Harry Potter witchcraft down our kids throats for almost 20 years.
I wonder if they will love Lucifer as much as they do Harry Potter?
I think you’re right.
This show would’ve died on its own. The petition will only draw attention to this stupid concept.
The latest news from Paradise is that they’re completely out of virgins.
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