cwnewz.com - Some religious broadcasters are concerned that freedom of speech in the pulpit may be limited.
Religious broadcasters have some major concerns about the new administration; warning members that they see a possible return of the fairness doctrine, hate crimes legislation and other potential game changers.
The National Religious Broadcasters said it supported recently-introduced bills to block reimposition of the doctrine. In an announcement Monday, it also said that it was prepared to go to court, lobby Congress, or even take its message to the public (which would suggest the electronic pulpit)
Religious broadcasters have long been concerned about reimposing the fairness doctrine, which made it a requirement that the broadcasters must air both sides of controversial issues. A concern about speech restrictions is that they cut both ways.
It would be required by the Fairness Doctrine for a broadcaster preaching about the evils of temptation to make available airtime for those preaching the virtues of sin, or indecency could depend on what kind of speech the reigning political majority found offensive.
Religious broadcasters are also concerned that hate crimes legislation could suppress speech from the pulpit such as preaching on morals and values [say, oppossing homosexuality or brandling Islam a false religion] that may not square with some powerful politicians.
Christian Web News - Jesus has a way of getting right to the point, doesn't He? There was certainly no mincing of words, He came right out and said, "why are you fearful?" and then went on to say, "O you of little faith." You don't have to read between the lines to see what He was saying, they had little faith.
Christian Web News - Galatians 3:13-14. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree''), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
