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HOLLYWOOD VS. AMERICA AFA: 'Fornication' song requires network apology CBS character using Christmas carol to brag about sexploits 'unacceptable' Posted: December 16, 2006 1:00 am Eastern By Bob Unruh
Editor's note: The lyrics cited in this story may offend some people.
CBS must apologize for having one of its television characters use a traditional Christmas carol to brag about his plans to sexually exploit a woman, according to the American Family Association. On the Dec. 11 episode of "Two and a Half Men," actor Charlie Sheen is shown lighting candles and adjusting Christmas decorations, apparently in preparation for a party. He's singing the melody of "Joy To The World," but the words have been altered to: Joy to the world (Story continues below)
The Tupelo, Miss.-based AFA said that's unacceptable to the vast majority of Christians. The association, with millions of supporters, takes Christian stands on gambling, "gays," pornography and abortion, and many other social issues. Its previous boycott promotions have been credited with having an impact on corporate behavior in America. "CBS approved Sheen's adaptation of the favorite Christmas carol, making it into a vulgar sex song," said Donald E. Wildmon, chairman of the group. "The network and sponsors paid Sheen to mock Christ, Christmas and Christians. Many in the Christian community are growing tired of this bigotry by the networks and Hollywood." A clip featuring the song can be found on the organization's website. He also said the sponsors were Ford, Campbell's Soup, Hallmark and Zales. After Sheen sings the song, his housekeeper/cook comes into the room and asks: "Hey, I'm mixing up the eggnog. You want this broad lit up or just slightly glowing?" "Well," says Sheen. "Let's see. We're celebrating peace on earth and good will towards all mankind, so let's get 'er plowed!" "Hallelujah!" said the cook. Earlier, Douglas R. Scott Jr., the president of Life Decisions International had raised the issue, calling the song "an affront to all of Christendom." He said the network should not have allowed Sheen "to change the lyrics of 'Joy to the World' into a song that could be called, 'Joy to Fornication.'" The television show, which has been described as a "comedy about men, women, sex, dating, divorce, mothers, single parenthood, sibling relations, surrogate families, money and, most importantly, love" never would meet the moral guidelines most Christian churches espouse. But the song "crossed the line in a big way," said Scott, whose organization publishes a list of corporate names, subsidiaries, products, services and contact details for companies that support the nation's abortion industry leader, Planned Parenthood. "Does nobody think this is wrong?" Scott asked when he talked with WND about the situation. "Does nobody go, 'Now, wait a minute?'" "'Joy to the World' is a song about the birth of Jesus Christ. Yet CBS has allowed a song about the most precious, sacred and significant moment in history to be turned into a song about having sex outside of marriage," Scott said. "Is there any line that anti-Christian people in the media will not cross?" Scott said the episode was something "one would expect from more well-known ungodly networks such as MTV." And he noted nearly 70 percent of CBS stock is owned by Sumner M. Redstone, who also happens to control MTV. Scott said he's written to CBS President Leslie Moonves with a copy to Redstone, with a demand for an apology. "What's more," he wrote, "CBS needs to pledge that such bigotry and disregard for the sacred beliefs of billions of people will never again be displayed." "Why have attacks on Christians and Christianity become so commonplace and even acceptable? No other group of people tolerates such treatment. I think it's time for a Christian anti-defamation league." Such behavior by a television character played by Sheen, however, wasn't a complete surprise to LDI. His name is on the list of celebrities maintained by LDI who support legal abortion, officials said. LDI said it would ask people to contact the two corporations with their comments at:
The television show is about Sheen, a "well-to-do bachelor" with a beach house, sports car and "an easy way with women," when his brother and nephew arrive to live with him. "Complicating" factors are appearances by his "mother," his brother's ex-wife, a neighbor and a house-keeper. LDI said its pro-life efforts to date have convinced more than 125 corporations to stop funding Planned Parenthood, at a cost to the abortion industry giant of an estimated $40 million. Related special offers: "Struggling for Life: How our Tax Dollars and Twisted Science Target the Unborn" Get Ann's latest and hottest book, "Godless: The Church of Liberalism" "Help! Mom! There are Liberals Under My Bed" Check out WorldNetDaily's politically incorrect Christmas items Find out the REAL Christmas story, the one from the Bible 25 reasons to celebrate Nativity Banners announce your side of 'war on Christmas' Not just Christmas under attack – it's Christianity! New edition of 100-year-old book proves America's Christian heritage Previous stories: Charlie Sheen taints carol into 'Joy to Fornication' Has the Gap banned 'Christmas'? GOP's Hastert at war with Democrat over 'Christmas tree' 'ACLU Solstice Barn' substitutes for Nativity Students plan 'ACLU Nativity Scene' Christians blast Chicago for 'Nativity' movie ban Restoring 'Christmas' doesn't redeem Wal-Mart, critics say Banned 'Jesus Dancers' file federal suit Christian performers barred from city event Lawsuit challenges Christmas-music ban Christmas carols banned, but Hanukkah songs OK Student protests university's 'Holiday tree' Another school censoring Christmas? 'Christmas' trees vs. 'Holiday' trees Christmas in America becomes battleground Bush White House's Christ-less Christmas Anti-Christmas district hit with federal lawsuit District prohibits Christmas colors School district backs down, will allow Christmas cards Jersey mayor sponsors 'illegal' caroling School censors Christmas from student performance Christmas music banned, then unbanned from bus Principal cancels dramatization of 'A Christmas Carol' Denver backtracks on Christmas sign District bans instrumental Christmas carols Christmas card with 'Jesus' banned Christmas CD banned for mentioning Jesus Teacher takes 'Christmas' out of carol Students threatened by Christmas? 'No Christian symbols at Christmas' School bans Christmas, but OK with Halloween School bans saying 'Christmas' Ban on Christmas leads to court fight Christmas book banned from class Previous commentaries: Bob Unruh is a news editor for WorldNetDaily.com.
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