I'm not the one to do this since I don't watch Disney channels by choice, so I haven't seen this apparently-popular "reality show" called Duck Dynasty, in which the lead male ("reality"?  :scratchchin: ), who is said to lead family prayer in every episode, was interviewed by a magazine and, due to "anti-gαy slurs" (sic), was fired by A&E (Disney), and the internet blew up into some ...Christian versus Hollywood (?) battle.

The "stars" (in case you're as unfamiliar as I was):



The offensive words, from an interview with GQ, as reported by CNN. (I'll edit out the offensive stuff with my words in brackets:)

"It seems like, to me, a [woman's anatomy] -- as a man -- would be more desirable than a [man's anatomy.] That's just me. I'm just thinking: There's more there! She's got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I'm saying? But hey, sin: It's not logical, my man. It's just not logical," he's quoted as saying.

When asked what he thought was sinful, Robertson replied: "Start with ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men."

But ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖs aren't alone, Robertson said. "Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers -- they won't inherit the kingdom of God. Don't deceive yourself. It's not right."

Okay, "Duck Dynasty" is not really something I care to watch regardless, but again, most of what's on TV is something I take a pass on. I do think people should boycott (and not make a big deal out of it — just do it) anything by Disney Corp., which includes A&E and so much more than TV. I don't write letters, talk about it, etc. I just don't participate. However, I do feel A&E firing this man for, essentially, quoting scripture (such as it is, but it IS Scripture; the meaning is there), is a definite sign of persecution that we all knew was coming. It's just headlines now.

I'm not sure we should in any way endorse these Duck people. They're rich; they've been PAID by Disney for a long time (A&E, Disney, same thing). I'm really in a quandary! I'd really love to support the general principle of "free speech" with regard to religion since, obviously, the U.S. has problems in this area, and I pray fervently for Our Lord to afford people everywhere the ability to worship His Holy Name without hindrance. But I don't know how, or if they're the right people to endorse, even! (Remember that Jim Jones fellow, before I was born, who was supposedly Christian, and led the way to mass ѕυιcιdєs/murders. I don't want to support that! I want to KNOW what I'm supporting. You know?)

Anyone else have some information on this thing? What do you think a responsible Catholic should be ...doing? If anything? Thank you.

Yes, I boycott Disney and its properties, too. What they did to Britney and Miley was heartbreaking, and that was before I started giving birth.  :cry: I mean really, I don't pray for celebrities, unless they're children, and I guess my prayers just weren't in God's will; God's will happened and I accepted it. (I had merely wanted some good "role models" for my future children, and instead got "What NOT to do EVER". Which may be a blessing in disguise ("See what entertainment does to a child?!").

I'm not sure how these shows get picked up. As I've admitted to, I've watched the horrifying "Honey Boo Boo" which, for all the terrible things I've seen, is 15 minutes of my life I wish I had back, as you can't unsee or even explain such things. You pray it's all some sick writers' idea of a script, but then you see people in local stores and you wonder, and I'm been making my secret "cross yourself in your palm" sign everytime I pass a potential mother/daughter cursing and laughing at each other over [explicit] in store aisles. I find I'm just avoiding stores, or do what I used to criticize others for doing: turning my head the other way. It's too much for me.

I suppose I'll look for a petition  :smile: though I also imagine such things are just a way to "round up them varmint Christian folk". Oh well; we've got to be rounded up sometime!

Now, to find the appropriate petition. Thank you Thorn. :-)

I guess the homophiles now get to tell me what I can and cannot watch on TV.

:tv-disturbed:People actually watch this stuff?!!!!

I tried to watch it and could only stand about 5 minutes. but I am watching FOX and Sean just stated it was the most popular show on TV.

Yes, crossbro, & they already do.

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I'm already boycotting Disney from way back.  

This is what I've been doing since their so-called "children's movies" had embed images put in them. All the way back that I knew of at that time, in 1989. I was 13. My mother was awake and hungry for the truth at that time. It was from the movie "The Little Mermaid" that the boycott began for my immediate family.

Do I even need to mention Miramax Film's movie, "Priest?"

Did you know that Disney picked a producer for a children's movie that was a convicted pedophile, and would pay him to produce a movie geared for children, of all people, rather than some wholesome person?

Anyone remember when Michael Eisner (steaming bowl of atheistic Jєω) was in charge of Disney?

Have people heard of "gαy Day" over at Disneyland?

A constant barrage of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ flag waving has come from Disney for many, many years. I've had so much pressure over the years, especially at family gatherings on my husband's side of the family (who are all protestants, by the way) trying to get me to have my children attend Disney movies in the theater during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even my traditional Catholic mother in law was showing them Disney movies behind my back at her home, despite my insistence that she not do so.

I can't tell you how many pieces of clothing made it into my garbage can because they contained an image of a Disney character on them, no matter how "nice" such a piece was.

I've been an opponent of Disney for a very long time. I'm glad they did something to a man that had the courage to speak out against the vile crime of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity, because now maybe people will delve deeper into the sinister, abject filth of this company, and STOP GIVING THEM MONEY.

How is it that your mother-in-law was in a position to where she could do this to your children.  Those images are etched in their mind.  The Catholic Church frowns upon live-ins with the married couple apart from necessity.  Reason being is precisely what you mention.  The usurpation of authority.  Then the division between husband and wife over the issue.  

There is virtually no one you can visit without the occasion of sin being there.  My wife and I have a solution to this problem.  We do not visit anyone.  

In gatherings even if their is not excessive drinking.  And no cussing, and using the Lord's Name in Vain which the children will pick up right away, there will be bad influences, music, dressing conversation, gossip.  The children are in your hands to guide safely to heaven.  Woe to them that scandalize these little ones.  Your mother-in-law needs to be made aware of that and should be avoided if possible.  She should never be alone with the children.  And if she does things you do not like when you are around have her leave or leave with your children.  Don't let your children learn evil from anyone no matter who they are.

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I'm already boycotting Disney from way back.  

This is what I've been doing since their so-called "children's movies" had embed images put in them. All the way back that I knew of at that time, in 1989. I was 13. My mother was awake and hungry for the truth at that time. It was from the movie "The Little Mermaid" that the boycott began for my immediate family.

Do I even need to mention Miramax Film's movie, "Priest?"

Did you know that Disney picked a producer for a children's movie that was a convicted pedophile, and would pay him to produce a movie geared for children, of all people, rather than some wholesome person?

Anyone remember when Michael Eisner (steaming bowl of atheistic Jєω) was in charge of Disney?

Have people heard of "gαy Day" over at Disneyland?

A constant barrage of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ flag waving has come from Disney for many, many years. I've had so much pressure over the years, especially at family gatherings on my husband's side of the family (who are all protestants, by the way) trying to get me to have my children attend Disney movies in the theater during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even my traditional Catholic mother in law was showing them Disney movies behind my back at her home, despite my insistence that she not do so.

I can't tell you how many pieces of clothing made it into my garbage can because they contained an image of a Disney character on them, no matter how "nice" such a piece was.

I've been an opponent of Disney for a very long time. I'm glad they did something to a man that had the courage to speak out against the vile crime of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity, because now maybe people will delve deeper into the sinister, abject filth of this company, and STOP GIVING THEM MONEY.

How is it that your mother-in-law was in a position to where she could do this to your children.  Those images are etched in their mind.  The Catholic Church frowns upon live-ins with the married couple apart from necessity.  Reason being is precisely what you mention.  The usurpation of authority.  Then the division between husband and wife over the issue.  

There is virtually no one you can visit without the occasion of sin being there.  My wife and I have a solution to this problem.  We do not visit anyone.  

In gatherings even if their is not excessive drinking.  And no cussing, and using the Lord's Name in Vain which the children will pick up right away, there will be bad influences, music, dressing conversation, gossip.  The children are in your hands to guide safely to heaven.  Woe to them that scandalize these little ones.  Your mother-in-law needs to be made aware of that and should be avoided if possible.  She should never be alone with the children.  And if she does things you do not like when you are around have her leave or leave with your children.  Don't let your children learn evil from anyone no matter who they are.

Maybe she was sick or she had a hospitalized child that needed her there 24/7? Be grateful you have health or a spouse and do not to need to depend on others for child care at times.  Children are safer with a Christian grandma who doesn't understand the harm with Cinderella than some other alternatives. I agree children should not be exposed to Disney but it's far reaching to think they are just there for a social visit.

This duck hunt guy teaches better than the pope.