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Nizzle · 02-03-2007, 12:14 AM

Why are Christians such martyr's?

Let me explain something to you. Because an exception was made for someone besides yourself, does not mean you are being targetted. The NFL is what it is -- a corporation. They have the values of other corporations that deal in entertainment. Check out the MPAA or RIAA lobbyist groups to get an idea.

Your church is charging money and using their trademarked name as promotion. Expect exactly what you are asking for. Is it right? No, honestly, I don't think so. But this is a larger issue in corporate America. WHY must you insist on making it an "anti-church" issue? You don't deserve special privileges over the rest of us, that's for sure, and you damn well better believe they will take the same action against anyone (not already excepted) trying to make a buck off of their trademark.

Let me sum this up: IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RELIGION, THE NFL DOESN'T HATE GOD OR FREEDOM. THEY LIKE MONEY AND THEIR LAWYERS WHO DEFEND IT.

As far as a church charging for an NFL event. I do not think this is "blasphemy". The church has traditionally been a community sort of thing, and this falls well within that. Charging for a sponsored event is sometimes just a necessity to cover costs. I don't think what the church did is wrong. I just don't feel your outrage over this is justified. This is just how it works; being a good Christian does not exclude you from what the rest of us have to deal with.

Edit: To make my position a little clear, I think it's justified to be annoyed by this. Making it a personal issue (see title: "NFL Bans churches") bugs the hell out of me.

02-03-2007, 12:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nizzle God-Hating Liberal Location: Silicon Valley, CA	Why are Christians such martyr's? Let me explain something to you. Because an exception was made for someone besides yourself, does not mean you are being targetted. The NFL is what it is -- a corporation. They have the values of other corporations that deal in entertainment. Check out the MPAA or RIAA lobbyist groups to get an idea. Your church is charging money and using their trademarked name as promotion. Expect exactly what you are asking for. Is it right? No, honestly, I don't think so. But this is a larger issue in corporate America. WHY must you insist on making it an "anti-church" issue? You don't deserve special privileges over the rest of us, that's for sure, and you damn well better believe they will take the same action against anyone (not already excepted) trying to make a buck off of their trademark. Let me sum this up: IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RELIGION, THE NFL DOESN'T HATE GOD OR FREEDOM. THEY LIKE MONEY AND THEIR LAWYERS WHO DEFEND IT. As far as a church charging for an NFL event. I do not think this is "blasphemy". The church has traditionally been a community sort of thing, and this falls well within that. Charging for a sponsored event is sometimes just a necessity to cover costs. I don't think what the church did is wrong. I just don't feel your outrage over this is justified. This is just how it works; being a good Christian does not exclude you from what the rest of us have to deal with. Edit: To make my position a little clear, I think it's justified to be annoyed by this. Making it a personal issue (see title: "NFL Bans churches") bugs the hell out of me. __________________ Nizzle Last edited by Nizzle; 02-03-2007 at 12:22 AM..