Post by Teddy Bear on Sept 20, 2011 19:53:50 GMT
Another story to illustrate the twisted mindset running the BBC. I doubt very much that without the Christian values that once dominated our society, the BBC would never have come into being. It's purpose, at least as far as set out in its charter - though we know all too well it has strayed far from that, is Christianity at its purest.
Instead of any reverence for this concept, the BBC does its best to neuter Christianity in every way shape and form, if only to replace belief in any other reality with the one it wants to present as THE TRUTH. The Beeball replacing the Bible.
Personally I'm not much into hymns, but am more than willing to concede they can certainly be inspirational, and overall have a positive and beneficial influence. I'd certainly be far more amenable to listen to a hymn than much of the 'music' that is sold as such nowadays.
Apparently when a Radio 2 presenter, Jeremy Vine, wanted to play some hymns on his show to find out was was his listeners favourites, he first had to ask permission from the Director General.
The reason given apparently is this The BBC operates under the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom's code which stipulates religious output 'must not seek to promote religious views or beliefs by stealth' nor 'improperly exploit any susceptibilities of the audience'.
It also states 'the religious views and beliefs of an individual, a religion or denomination must not be misrepresented or abused, as judged against generally accepted standards'.
Strange how concerned the BBC are to 'protect' the public from these stipulations, yet have no problem putting forward militant Muslims as 'moderate' or telling us that Islam means peace. Only when values affect the majority population of this country do the BBC get so anal.
Instead of any reverence for this concept, the BBC does its best to neuter Christianity in every way shape and form, if only to replace belief in any other reality with the one it wants to present as THE TRUTH. The Beeball replacing the Bible.
Personally I'm not much into hymns, but am more than willing to concede they can certainly be inspirational, and overall have a positive and beneficial influence. I'd certainly be far more amenable to listen to a hymn than much of the 'music' that is sold as such nowadays.
Apparently when a Radio 2 presenter, Jeremy Vine, wanted to play some hymns on his show to find out was was his listeners favourites, he first had to ask permission from the Director General.
The reason given apparently is this The BBC operates under the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom's code which stipulates religious output 'must not seek to promote religious views or beliefs by stealth' nor 'improperly exploit any susceptibilities of the audience'.
It also states 'the religious views and beliefs of an individual, a religion or denomination must not be misrepresented or abused, as judged against generally accepted standards'.
Strange how concerned the BBC are to 'protect' the public from these stipulations, yet have no problem putting forward militant Muslims as 'moderate' or telling us that Islam means peace. Only when values affect the majority population of this country do the BBC get so anal.
BBC host Jeremy Vine forced to ask Radio 2 bosses for 'special permission' to play a Christian hymn
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 6:55 PM on 20th September 2011
Radio presenter Jeremy Vine has said he had to ask for 'special permission' from the BBC to play a hymn on his Radio 2 show today.
He did not explain why it was necessary to seek clearance from the Director General to broadcast Christian music.
The BBC veteran told his 44,000 followers on Twitter: 'On air: Yes it really is Radio 2. Special permission from the DG to play a hymn. Number 167 in your red hymnbook. Collection after this.'
On his show today he played Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, a nineteenth-century American hymn.
The tune was written in 1872 by John G. Witter, the 'Quaker Poet', and the music was added by British organist Frederick C. Maker in 1887.
Mr Vine then asked fellow radio host Steve Wright, who presents the afternoon show after his, what his favourite hymn was.
He wrote: 'Steve Wright just walked in and said his favorite hymn is "Holy Holy Holy." He then sang a line. #Who'daThoughtIt.'
The unusual choice of music seems to have been well received by listeners, as the presenter later added: 'Promise we will play hymns again. Editor v keen for us to decide the nation's favourite.'
A listener who contacted the show praised Mr Vine for playing the hymn on the radio, adding: 'That hymn is everything we've lost in this country. Play it to the rioters! Play it to the bankers!'
Mr Vine, a practising Anglican, has previously complained it is becoming 'socially unacceptable' to be a Christian in Britain.
Twitter: Mr Vine told the news to his 44,000 followerstold 44,000 followers that he had sought 'permission' to play a hymn
Twitter: Mr Vine told the news to his 44,000 followers
He said in an interview two years ago: 'You can't express views that were common currency 30 or 40 years ago.
'Arguably, the parameters of what you might call "right-thinking" are probably closing. Sadly, along with that has come the fact that it's almost socially unacceptable to say you believe in God.'
The Radio 2 presenter landed in hot water on Twitter earlier this week after he unwittingly posted a reference to an expletive.
Mr Vine, who has 44,000 fans on the social networking site, attempted to use the Follow Friday acronym 'FF'.
But instead he mistakenly posted 'FFS', which means 'for f***'s sake', for which he later apologised.
The BBC operates under the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom's code which stipulates religious output 'must not seek to promote religious views or beliefs by stealth' nor 'improperly exploit any susceptibilities of the audience'.
It also states 'the religious views and beliefs of an individual, a religion or denomination must not be misrepresented or abused, as judged against generally accepted standards'.
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 6:55 PM on 20th September 2011
Radio presenter Jeremy Vine has said he had to ask for 'special permission' from the BBC to play a hymn on his Radio 2 show today.
He did not explain why it was necessary to seek clearance from the Director General to broadcast Christian music.
The BBC veteran told his 44,000 followers on Twitter: 'On air: Yes it really is Radio 2. Special permission from the DG to play a hymn. Number 167 in your red hymnbook. Collection after this.'
On his show today he played Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, a nineteenth-century American hymn.
The tune was written in 1872 by John G. Witter, the 'Quaker Poet', and the music was added by British organist Frederick C. Maker in 1887.
Mr Vine then asked fellow radio host Steve Wright, who presents the afternoon show after his, what his favourite hymn was.
He wrote: 'Steve Wright just walked in and said his favorite hymn is "Holy Holy Holy." He then sang a line. #Who'daThoughtIt.'
The unusual choice of music seems to have been well received by listeners, as the presenter later added: 'Promise we will play hymns again. Editor v keen for us to decide the nation's favourite.'
A listener who contacted the show praised Mr Vine for playing the hymn on the radio, adding: 'That hymn is everything we've lost in this country. Play it to the rioters! Play it to the bankers!'
Mr Vine, a practising Anglican, has previously complained it is becoming 'socially unacceptable' to be a Christian in Britain.
Twitter: Mr Vine told the news to his 44,000 followerstold 44,000 followers that he had sought 'permission' to play a hymn
Twitter: Mr Vine told the news to his 44,000 followers
He said in an interview two years ago: 'You can't express views that were common currency 30 or 40 years ago.
'Arguably, the parameters of what you might call "right-thinking" are probably closing. Sadly, along with that has come the fact that it's almost socially unacceptable to say you believe in God.'
The Radio 2 presenter landed in hot water on Twitter earlier this week after he unwittingly posted a reference to an expletive.
Mr Vine, who has 44,000 fans on the social networking site, attempted to use the Follow Friday acronym 'FF'.
But instead he mistakenly posted 'FFS', which means 'for f***'s sake', for which he later apologised.
The BBC operates under the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom's code which stipulates religious output 'must not seek to promote religious views or beliefs by stealth' nor 'improperly exploit any susceptibilities of the audience'.
It also states 'the religious views and beliefs of an individual, a religion or denomination must not be misrepresented or abused, as judged against generally accepted standards'.
