PTC Denounces Show for Anti-Christian Bigotry Los Angeles, CA�Today the Parents Television Council denounced UPN and the creative team behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer for insulting Christians during this, the most holy week of the year. Tuesday night�s episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes a character, Caleb, who kills his followers, mocks the priestly robes, grossly manipulates Christian scripture, seduces girls and then kills them. The series, which is known for displaying scenes of graphic violence and inappropriate sex to its young teen audience, mocked the Christian faith during Holy Week. �The timing of this episode was no accident. It was a bigoted slap in the face to Christians everywhere to include an evil priest who murders people while distorting scripture and making a mockery of the Eucharist during Holy Week,� said Brent Bozell, President of the Parents Television Council. �Holy Week is a time when the networks could�and should�air programming that uplifts and celebrates people of all faiths. Instead, UPN chose to degrade the Christian faith with this highly inappropriate portrayal of a priest.� Excerpts from the PTC Transcript of the 4/15/03 Episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on UPN Caleb, [character portraying a priest] �Drink of this, for it is my blood.� He drinks. �Ya know, I always loved the story of the last supper. The body and blood of Christ becoming rich, red wine. I recall as a boy, though, I couldn't help but think, what if you were at the Last Supper and you ordered the white? A nice oaky chardonnay or white zin. I mean, would he make that out of his lymph for someone?� Caleb burns a girl with the cigarette lighter and then stabs her while saying, �Now that�s the cleansing vibe, Hallelujah!� �UPN has clearly crossed the line with this anti-Christian bigotry,� added Bozell. �There is absolutely no reason to insult people of faith in this way, but Hollywood producers apparently don�t seem to care about mocking the Christian faith.� ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |