Attacks on Christianity in the media.?

Question

Why has it become the norm for TV shows and movies alike to attack the Christian faith with such gusto? You don't see the same for other religions such as Muslim, Buddhist, etc.

Do they think these attacks really make good TV or is it just the general decline in morality in our country and the world in general?

Of course, these are more rhetorical questions as I know the answer. I was just looking for feedback.

Oh and if you choose to attack the Christian faith in this forum, that is your choice. For those that do, know that I am personally praying for you.

What a quick response. I was curious how quick the negatives would come.

For the few that answered (and continue to answer) sincerely, I appreciate it. Being a true Christian requires thick skin, which I have. My apologies for not elaborating more in the original text. I am aware that as a majority, professing Christians do not act like Christians except in church which is self-defeating of course. I could site 100's of examples, but that in itself would serve no purpose would it?

Since this was a rhetorical question, I already knew the answers I would be getting. I am a newbie to yahoo answers and couldn't find this question posted (unless I missed it).

As for my sincerity for prayer for all those who chose to bash, it is real. I have no ill-will towards anyone.

This is more of an eye-opener for me than I expected. Thank you.

Answer 1

In our church newsletter I read an interesting article. Unlike other topics, such as wars or government, religion does not suffer from negative publicity, instead, it triggers the opposite effect.

People return to church, they look to revitalise their beliefs and strengthen their spirituality. It went so far as to quote one source as saying "Atheists are the best pro-marketing devise that Christianity every had. My experience here tells me...there is a lot of truth to this.

The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace, Peace and Love in Christ
Peg

Answer 2

Actually there are a lot Smear campaigns upon Islam as well... so Christianity is not the lone sheep here.

Also... Christianity gets the pummelling because most time Christians tends to attack the beliefs of others first... So when a Christian does that... are they ready for people to hit back? Non-Christians are not "compelled" to turn the other cheek...ie. be Patient and continue to Love.

You praying for "attackers" from a sincere heart is a Noble act... but how many are like you? How many when "offended" do not lash back? So many do... as you can already see in Y!answers... learned faithful people with a Viper's tongue! If you can find a handful of people with sincere hearts that can truly pray from the depths of their souls out of pure concern for people who "offend" them... then you must be a very fortunate person.

Answer 3

Because like any other form of comedy, not as many people are going to get jokes about a subject they don't know anything about. That's why Jesus is a character on South Park, but Buddha isn't (well except for one episode).

Poking fun at authority and the pious is something that has always been a part of comedy and always will be. Notice that Saturday Night Live and Mad Magazine have ALWAYS made fun of whoever was president at the time, regardless of how the president behaved.

Your own bias is also playing a part here. If you have strong feelings about a subject or a certain figure, you're going to better remember the times when he/she/it showed up on TV. This can easily give the illusion that it's a popular subject for the medium.

Answer 4

Good question..maybe it is because Americans have more exposure to Christianity and most Americans understand it better than the other religions. Plus there does seem to be a lot more TV preachers that "follow" Christianity than other religions in this country. It also could be from a lot of the recent scandals involving men of the cloth. The attacks,I think , goes both ways. There are numerous Christian TV shows attacking the morals of the country. there also have been a few men of the cloth asking our country to KILL other leaders of other nations, that to me, doesn't seem very christian-like.
So I think some of the hypocrisies of the christian faith bring on ridicule.

Answer 5

I think it is a response to the Christian attitude of dominance that has been in effect for so many years.

Christians assume that their belief system is the only one that is sacred, and you will find that many Christians have no problem belittling those of other faiths or non believers. The term non-believer is a derogatory term in Christian society. The media is primarily made up of people who have been through educational institutions. These institutions are consistently bashed by Christians because the rely on science and teach principles that are not emotional beliefs, but provable facts.

Journalists are taught to report facts and not be subjective in reporting stories. So they tend to belittle people who spend their time ignoring scientific fact and relying on emotional gut feelings.

Christians make themselves a target by making statements that are clearly unrealistic and only based on prejudice. Christian leaders blame Gay people for floods, they blame starvation on sin, while not doing anything about it, accept beseeching other Christians to pray and donate money.

In the end, the media, which is used by Christian leaders as a scape goat, is just firing back. There is prejudice against Christianity in the media, but an honest person would look at the situation and realize that it might be warranted.

Answer 6

Jews are rabidly hostile towards Christianity,which they blame for all their woes real and imagined. They believe no one disliked them until after the emergence of Christianity and virtually all contemporary jewish historians also take this view,most vocally Hyam Maccoby. Most jews believe their trials will never end as long as Christianity exists. The negative portrayal of Christianity to which you refer is a result of the fact that - almost without exception - all television producers are jewish. They believe this relentless mockery and assault of lies and cruel misrepresentation will bring about the discrediting of Christianity and it's eventual collapse,after which - according to their theology - they will assume the leadership of the entire planet as "all nations kneel before israel." Obviously a world dominated by jewish leadership is unlikely - they have performed poorly with the 8,000 sq. miles the british gave them - but they do have a corrosive effect on our culture and heritage,particularly with the young.

Answer 7

Presumably you are yet another example of an American Christian with a persecution complex. Christianity is extremely influential in the U.S. to an extent that other religions cannot compete with, and all influential groups, whether they are political parties, religious groups, or anything else will be criticized and poked fun of, not to mention disagreed with. Being disagreed with and not getting your way all the time is NOT a form of persecution.

What do you think their reaction would be if the martyrs of the Christian faith could hear your whining?

Answer 8

You mean like this one. Why people mock our beliefs is beyond me.

http://www.afa.net/mahercomments2005.asp

The anti-Christian bigotry gets more and more sickening
. Bill Maher, host of the talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" on HBO, recently showed the hatred Maher and the other Hollywood types have for Christianity and Christians.

Just three days after Rev. Jerry Falwell's death, Maher began his weekly HBO program with a verbal assault on Rev. Falwell and then escalated into a vicious attack on Christianity in general and Catholics in particular.

Maher: "We weren’t having sex, officer. I was performing a very private Mass, here in my car. I was letting my rod and staff comfort him. Take this and eat of it, for this is my roommate Barry...and for all those who believe there is a special place for you in Kevin."

Time-Warner, owner of HBO, issued no apology for the on-air explicit homosexual mockery of Scripture and Catholic theology. Neither did the mainstream media bring it to the public’s attention as they did with Don Imus. For the mainstream media, Christians are the only religious group in America against whom such bigotry is allowed.

Answer 9

You haven't provided a single example of what you consider an attack. I've heard some Christians say that the presence of gay characters is some sort of attack on Christianity.

Answer 10

Is that what you call it...Christianity? Being unemployed and residing off your campaign donations isn't pronounced in any of my Bibles. She's allowed her ideals basically like something individuals are allowed ours. it is basically that, this being united states of america, it a tad frightening to discover a theocratic candidate working for workplace. If she and others like her desire to base their campaigns on their non secular ideals, they could desire to run for workplace in Saudi Arabia or Iran the place it is required. i think of she'd discover that her old testomony, fundamentalist Christian ideals are almost comparable to those of fundamentalist Islam... minus the meals regulations, of course.