Fairness Doctrine question?

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MaryJane Oct 20, 2008

Greetings

I was wondering if the democrats take a larger majority in congress and Obama is elected there is talk that they would bring back the fairness doctrine.(Equal time for opposing view points) Would that only have an effect on radio or would it effect sites like Sermon index as well? I mean would Greg have to allow those who are opposed to Christianity time and space to speak or share their point of view regardless?

Just a final thought this post is just a question about how this fairness doctrine(if made law) would effect Sermon Index, not about the election or politics in general.

God Bless
MJ

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Compton Oct 20, 2008

FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell warns the ~~[url=http://www.businessandmedia.org/printer/2008/20080812160747.aspx]~~Fairness Doctrine could be used to control web content.[/url]

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sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

Compton wrote:
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell warns the ~~[url=http://www.businessandmedia.org/printer/2008/20080812160747.aspx]~~Fairness Doctrine could be used to control web content.[/url]

MC

That's interesting, I wonder how that would work. I guess private websights or blogs would not be available any longer.

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InTheLight Oct 20, 2008

Consider that to be "fair" the fairness doctrine will have to work both ways. Those who publish an opposing view to Christianity(and they are many) must allow time for a Christian viewpoint.

In Christ,

Ron

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

You know where this is headed, equal time in the pulpit.

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

It is a problem, to be sure. I would not want to be a talk radio station owner if we get a lopsided government. Glenn Beck was talking this morning about some station I think in Ohio that took his show off and put Jerry Springers ultra liberal show on in order to "balance" out Rush Limbaugh. The result? Listeners dropped off like fingers on a lepor... and the station lost advertisers as a result... and now the station is taking Springer off and putting Glenn Beck back on.

People simply do not listen to liberal talk radio. Al Gore's show failed. Whoopie Goldberg just got canned. Al Frankin's show was a bomb. The list goes on and on.

There is a liberal openly leftist radio station here in Asheville called "The Progressive Voice of the Mountains" (WPVM). I've listened to it just to see what they have on there. They openly push socialism and communism (they dont hide it!)... and it is the lowest rated station in Western NC. No one but the fringe elements (hippies and gays) listen to it. It's has some of the most boring poorly produced programs you've ever heard. It'll put you to sleep.

Yet Limbaugh, Beck and Hannity are all highly successful and guarunteed money makers for radio stations.

It seems odd to me to watch the election polls right now knowing that the vast majority of Americans will not listen to liberal left talk radion. It's strange.

But yes, I agree that this could be used as imposing "equal time" at the pulpit. We need to be viligent.

Krispy

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

KrispyKrittr wrote:
It is a problem, to be sure. I would not want to be a talk radio station owner if we get a lopsided government. Glenn Beck was talking this morning about some station I think in Ohio that took his show off and put Jerry Springers ultra liberal show on in order to "balance" out Rush Limbaugh. The result? Listeners dropped off like fingers on a lepor... and the station lost advertisers as a result... and now the station is taking Springer off and putting Glenn Beck back on.
People simply do not listen to liberal talk radion. Al Gore's show failed. Whoopie Goldberg just got canned. Al Frankin's show was a bomb. The list goes on and on.
There is a liberal openly leftist radio station here in Asheville called "The Progressive Voice of the Mountains" (WPVM). I've listened to it just to see what they have on there. They openly push socialism and communism (they dont hide it!)... and it is the lowest rated station in Western NC. No one but the fringe elements (hippies and gays) listen to it. It's has some of the most boring poorly produced programs you've ever heard. It'll put you to sleep.
Yet Limbaugh, Beck and Hannity are all highly successful and guarunteed money makers for radion stations.
It seems odd to me to watch the election polls right now knowing that the vast majority of Americans will not listen to liberal left talk radion. It's strange.
But yes, I agree that this could be used as imposing "equal time" at the pulpit. We need to be viligent.
Krispy

You're right Krispy, they can't compete so the answer is to silence us. This is just an attempt to shut us down because like you said noone listens to them and they know that. By passing this law these radio programs will just leave the air because they will not allow these liberals on their show and if they did most people like myself would not listen.

Here's a petition: https://www.aclj.org/Petition/Default.aspx?sc=3293&ac=1

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

Well..... believe me, these talk radio stars like Limbaugh and Hannity and Beck make soooo much money, it would not happen without a fight. You dont think Limbaugh will just drop out of sight and give up that huge income, do you? lol

Krispy

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MaryJane Oct 20, 2008

Greetings

I am very interested in how this could effect christian web sites such as Sermon Index as well as others.IF this is made into law you can see where it has the potential to go. Could be one day that atheist demand equal time in churches to give their side and the church would be obligated to go along because of this?
(Sigh) As with everything we must be seeking God daily and no matter what comes hold firm to Him. I am not sure what lays ahead just know that my hope and faith is in Jesus.(just reminding myself)

Thanks for replies
God Bless
MJ

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

MaryJane wrote:
As with everything we must be seeking God daily and no matter what comes hold firm to Him. I am not sure what lays ahead just know that my hope and faith is in Jesus.(just reminding myself)
Thanks for replies
God Bless
MJ

Amen, well God said He would shake everything but we're not going to be shaken.Alot of shaking going on but I'm still singing. We have alot more shaking to go yet so like you said we just have to hold on and not be troubled by these things. Time for some worship music...:-)

Hebrews 12:27
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

sermonindex Oct 20, 2008

There is nothing in the Constitution about "fairness of speech"... but I do recall seeing something about "freedom of speech". But our government pretty much ignores the Constitution anymore. Just read the Patriot Act sometime.

Krispy

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ccchhhrrriiisss Oct 20, 2008

There is a name for the "fairness doctrine." It is known as an attibute of "socialism" and/or "communism." It is similar to the doctrine in communist nations that is used to limit free speech. There are some "free" nations that limit Christian voices in the media (internet, radio, television, etc...) simply because of a liberal government-mandated "fairness" to the pagans.

Pray, saints!

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Compton Oct 21, 2008

Edit: ~~[url=http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2008m10d18-Extending-the-fairness-doctrine-to-the-web]~~More on the fairness doctrine and the net[/url]

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ginnyrose Oct 21, 2008

So if the atheists get equal time on websites as well as the churches, will Christians demand equal rights to be heard where these people voice their opinions? I can not imagine Christians even wanting to tangle with these sorts! We are too gentle! In other words I cannot imagine Jesus walking about looking to find a liberal to fight with. And if he wouldn't the Holy Spirit would not inspire Believers to do likewise. Come to think about it 'debate' is listed in the catalog of sins, right along with fornication, covetousness, etc. (Romans 1:29-31). This is what these 'discussions' would degenerate to, I am afraid, because ungodly people are angry people who are fighting God and any person who appears to be the personification of the issue they are fighting will become a target for their hatred and venom and outrage.

I have come across some weblogs written by anti-Christians, berating our philosophy, lifestyles and it just about makes you puke! It is so vile. I have never in reading any Christian site seen such vituperation spewed as generated by those people!

Now, y'all have a blessed day! THIS is the day the LORD has made so we WILL rejoice and be glad in it! And don't forget to pray for the Revival conference beginning today in Atlanta!

ginnyrose

sermonindex Oct 21, 2008

ginnyrose wrote:
So if the atheists get equal time on websites as well as the churches, will Christians demand equal rights to be heard where these people voice their opinions? I can not imagine Christians even wanting to tangle with these sorts! We are too gentle! In other words I cannot imagine Jesus walking about looking to find a liberal to fight with. And if he wouldn't the Holy Spirit would not inspire Believers to do likewise.

Yea, exactly we won't be. I have to wonder though if God is giving our country over to a reprobate mind because as the scripture says they do not want to retain God in thier knowledge. The word has been heard and rejected.

Romans 1:28
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

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ginnyrose Oct 22, 2008

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

And have you ever noticed that the ones who do society, culture, the church the most damage are those whose heritage, roots are in Christianity? Think about it! Many of these people have been in the church (and I use this term broadly), may have made a profession of faith at some point or just been exposed to Jesus' teachings.

Want some names? How about: Adolph Hitler, Karl Marx, Elvis Presley, Faye Wattleton, Hugh Hefner and I am sure there are more, these just come to my mind.

ginnyrose