Study: Religious stories in the media are from too secular a perspective

[CatholicEdHead]

Yep, that is what this story talks about. We should instead be treated to a full approach with every church rule mentioned.

http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=70914

"Tim Graham and Ken Shepherd, the authors of the publication, analyzed the religion news stories on ABC, CBS and NBC from March 1, 2004 through Feb. 28, 2005. There were 648 religion news stories in this period, down from 705 the previous year. But a large part of the material came in the last month, due to the worsening of John Paul II's health.

The Catholic Church received the most coverage among faiths, noted the study. But, the authors added, reporters approached religious issues from a very secular and political perspective, particularly on the issue of whether presidential candidate John Kerry would be denied communion due to his pro-abortion position. According to Graham and Shepherd the TV reports on this issue not only failed to adequately explain Church rules governing the Eucharist, but they misquoted bishops on the issue.

Another point raised in the study was that TV news often ignored subjects that the Religion Newswriters Association found were the top stories of the year. For example, the networks barely touched the church trials of two lesbian Methodist ministers. And only NBC noticed the success of some Christian ministers in reaching the top of lists of best-selling books.

In addition, Graham and Shepherd recommended that the stories not approach the themes from an exclusively secular or political angle. And they also pointed out that when the TV programs interview religion experts they should be more balanced in their selection, instead of just picking those who espouse liberal ideas."

[atommom]

1. I so disagree with them that I don't know where to start ...

I feel as if I'm constantly bombarded with stories about religion, and I don't see those stories as coming from a secular angle, either. It seems they're emboldened by the successes they've already enjoyed, and they now want the whole enchilada.

And TV news ignored the stories they felt were important? No offense, but get in line, fellas...

[rwheeler31]

2. What a shame.

No one cares about the spiritual health,physical health, or financial health of this country. The scam is the way the truth and the light. What a crock.

[carpetbagger]

3. Maybe they should have to get an imprimatur to publish.

I looked through religious articles in today's San Antonio Express. 12 articles on religion, not counting the Hezbollah vs. Israel story.

The only non-conservative religious source, excluding Mexican muslim leaders I know nothing about, was from a group of abused Catholics commenting on the new inquisitor.

[NMMNG]

4. Oh for the love of Jebus

These people won't be happy until they have 100% control of freaking everything will they?

[atommom]

5. No, they won't!

Love your username, BTW. :hi:

[CatholicEdHead]

6. delete

[NMMNG]

7. Thanks!

:hi:

[FreedomAngel82]

8. Ugh

I hate that. :mad: What about the Iraq memo? What about economy issues? What about covering the Iraq occupation? Oh and it's not pro-abortion but it's PRO-CHOICE!!!!