Christian Reality TV Arrives On Cable

Much of reality TV is populated by a "parade of horribles," a pageant of the pathetic.

There are the strung-out addicts from VH1's "CelebrityRehab with Dr. Drew" and A&E's "Intervention," not to mention the wannabes on Fox's mega-hit "American Idol" and on dating shows such as VH1's "Flavor of Love" and MTV's risqué "Double Shot at Love."

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[oobatzcattlecall]

Christian? and Reality? = OXYMORON

[trinity]

They should just get rid of ALL reality shows...the average I.Q. of this country may actually go up a little bit.

I have issue with people who walk around trying to "save" everyone they meet on the street. Some people may not belong to a faith community but many do. I am a Christian, most likely not the same brand of Christianity that these skateboarders subscribe to. What gives them the right (as well as any of these door to door Evangelical salesmen) to say that my particular faith will not "save" me, thus I have to be "saved" by them?

[kellygrrrl]

they should just put hidden cameras in the confessional booth and make that a reality show

[kellygrrrl]

"strung-out addicts" -- yeah, none of those in the ChristianCommunity.

[Stagehnd1]

Yea...More sh*t on T.V...

[frost12]

CHRISTIAN/REALITY=HOW'S THAT FOR AN OXYMORONIC STATEMENT

[kellygrrrl]

Bingo!

[Furby]

This show will be huge. Most viewers will be tuning in for the show's comedic value. Ironic that the producers probably haven't even thought of that, but I'm betting it will. We all have that voyeuristic tendency that makes it difficult not to slow down when driving by an accident. I used to give Tammy Faye at least five minutes of viewing time when I channel surfed, just to see her make-up run. Then I'd move on.

[frost12]

WHAT'S THE FORMAT?: SPACE GODS COMPETING FOR PRIZES?

[Mr-Mikey]

Oh dear G... oh wait no...

Oh sweet J..er.. no again..

So when do we storm the cable networks with Torches and pitchforks and force them to put truly wholesome entertainment on the Air? Religious stations? No... Filled with brainwashed morons preaching for the sake of some guys pockets... Not for religion "Donate now to Wipe away your sins.."

Looks like who ever picks up this show will get their station blocked. IF I feel the need to touch up on my religious beliefs, there's a special little place I go.. Visit some people who accept me for more than my wallet.. Right two towns over. It's called... Bear with me, the church. :P

Bible thumpers need to get a clue, they become more of a laughingstock the more they crame their inane BS down our throats. If you wish to pray, if you wish to have moral values instilled in you and your children.. Go to church, or watch little house on the praire... For the love of anything holy, stop polluting my airwaves with the likes of Pat or Tammy..

Go to a church, help with your community, the TV is not a place of worship. *sigh*

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

Most of these self-termed Christians could use a little reality, but I doubt they'll be getting it from this show.

[JohnPone]

geez, i wonder what the number one topic of every epsode of each show will be.

yck

[TakLoufer]

I was reading the wiki on China Kantner (Grace Slick's actress/songwriter daughter) earlier today and it talked about Kantner leaving showbiz at one point to get a degree in theology of all things (considering her mom); Slick is quoted as saying that China is a scholar of the actual words of Jesus and not the current public / political church aspect of Christianity. It would be interesting if GMC hired her as a hostess, something in the vein of One Punk Under God, which is hosted by Tammy Faye Bakker's son, Jay.

[protagonia]

Since having found solace in the Church Industry, I'm sure these kids are MUCH better at making decisions now. Oh yes, much, much better.

[Carolab]

Oh, okay, if one of those kids met up with me they'd find their skateboard up their A**.

[charityslave]

First show in production: "Would Jesus vote GOP?"
Rules- the first contestant to make a convincing argument that Jesus Christ would cast a vote for the Republican party without uttering the word "abortion" wins.

[Igetitnow]

As I have believed for a long time, if Jesus met all these so-called "Christians", he would PUKE!!

[Giada]

The program is too narrowly focused to attract significant attention. Did someone in programming miss how diverse our American culture is? In my family alone, we have Jewish, Catholics, Deists, Evengelicals .... and helpful to one another.

[Collielady]

"Christian Reality" is an oxymoron.

[TakLoufer]

Beat me to it! :)