Crocodile Tears - Christianists Whine Over TV Show Depiction of Christians

The Christian Post - one of the many Christianist propaganda rags that fosters the myth among the Kool-Aid drinker set that Christians are being persecuted - has a story about mean old NBC for the network's broadcast of a show that, God forbid, accurately depicted Christians as the mean, intolerant and arrogant people that some of them truly are. If the truth hurts, then perhaps the Christianists need to look in the mirror and do some self-examination rather than play the persecuted martyr routine. Here are some highlights:

A recent “Law & Order” show portraying a leader in a college Christian ministry as anti-homosexual and Christians as "Bible thumpers" is drawing ire from a watchdog group for anti-Christian bigotry. In the opening of the NBC show's episode last week, a leader in a college Christian ministry, who opposed homosexuality, was portrayed as being guilty of making death threats against a professor studying the "gay gene." The lead detective also refers to Christians as "Bible thumpers."

There is a relentless attempt by the media to stereotype Christians as prone to violence, said Dr. Gary Cass, chairman and CEO of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, as he criticized the producers as insensitive. He added that it is negative portrayals of Christians like that featured in “Law & Order” which are used to "legitimate violence against Christians."

The Christian leader was also stereotyped as being anti-homosexual, which reflects a common perception among young adults, according to a recent study. When asked whether real situations in which Christians exhibit hostility toward homosexuals are possibly reflected in the show, Cass said such instances are "very exceptional." "Every once in a while, some nutjob Christians will do something stupid," acknowledged the CADC head.

I don't know about any of you readers, I do not recall ANY incidents of Christians being beat up or killed by gays, but I sure DO recall reading many a story about LGBT victims who have been beaten or killed. As Pam Spaulding would say, I will get out my tiny violin for Dr. Cass.