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Christian Radio Station K-LOVE Bans Pro-Life “Unplanned” Ads, Sparks Listener Outrage
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:37 pm
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While many secular networks like Hallmark, Lifetime, USA, and HGTV refused to promote the movie on the basis of “politics,” nobody expected that a Christian network would have an issue promoting a movie that advocates for the unborn.
However, Christian radio station K-LOVE took everyone aback when their company executives also refused to air commercials for the movie.
While they were attempting to steer clear of controversy by blocking the commercials, their plan backfired as they quickly found themselves in hot water, both with supporters of the station and Abby Johnson herself.
“Ever heard of the Christian radio station K-LOVE? Of course you have,” Johnson wrote on Facebook. “They are huge, in just about every market. And, they are funded by their listeners. Well, here’s some news for you. K-LOVE has decided that they will not run any promos for my movie, Unplanned. So, a Christian radio network won’t advertise for a pro-life movie. They have stated that they don’t want to promote anything ‘political.'”
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Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:40 pm to L.A.
I kinda get their reasoning (steering clear of politics has always been their calling card), but they had to know this would be a bad look.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:42 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Seems like they reversed course and are running promos for it.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:43 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Just how Godly are they trying to really be if they're afraid of a little criticism in the effort to spread God's message?
And on Good Friday of all days.
And on Good Friday of all days.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:44 pm to SSpaniel
Yeah after the backlash.
Would have been better for them to make a quiet exception that obviously would have gone over better than their current backpedal. IMHO.
Would have been better for them to make a quiet exception that obviously would have gone over better than their current backpedal. IMHO.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:46 pm to bamarep
I don't think they're afraid of criticism. I think this was more a case of trying to stick to a company policy that's served them well over the years.
This was one of those intersectional type deals they got caught in the middle of, I think.
This was one of those intersectional type deals they got caught in the middle of, I think.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:49 pm to L.A.
The political excuse is weak and all who use it should be called out.
Immigration, war, guns, taxes, environmental issues, safety nets, criminal justice, etc. are all political.
Are these entities banning ads about movies promoting a view on those topics?
Immigration, war, guns, taxes, environmental issues, safety nets, criminal justice, etc. are all political.
Are these entities banning ads about movies promoting a view on those topics?
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:50 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:I feel ya, but is the movie really a political movie? I'm asking that rhetorically. I get it that abortion is political, and I haven't seen the movie, but I believe the movie is a bio-pic, ie this woman's life story.
I kinda get their reasoning (steering clear of politics has always been their calling card), but they had to know this would be a bad look.
I was surprised by their decision. But again, I haven't seen the movie.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:50 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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I kinda get their reasoning (steering clear of politics has always been their calling card), but they had to know this would be a bad look.
How is being against murdering kids political? Do we actually have a political party that if promurder?
I don't follow politics so I didn't know this. Which party is it. Like I have to ask. Of course it is obviously the Republican party. I have been hearing how evil republicans are for decades.
I try to tune it out but it is common knowledge that republicans worship Hitler. Hitler would love him some abortion/genocide! Good to know republicans are actually as evil as the democrats claim. Thanks for clearing this up for me!
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:51 pm to L.A.
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is the movie really a political movie? I'm asking that rhetorically. I get it that abortion is political, and I haven't seen the movie, but I believe the movie is a bio-pic, ie this woman's life story.
Yeah it's not meant to be political but given the subject matter and the hyperpoliticization of everything nowadays, that's how it's going to be perceived. Which is unfortunate.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 1:55 pm to omegaman66
I'm pro life and a big fan of K-LOVE. They're one of the preset stations in my car.
I'm just thinking from a marketing perspective. What they chose to do initially is in line with what they've usually done.
I think they should have been proactive in making an exception instead of waiting for the backlash they should have known was coming.
I'm just thinking from a marketing perspective. What they chose to do initially is in line with what they've usually done.
I think they should have been proactive in making an exception instead of waiting for the backlash they should have known was coming.
This post was edited on 4/19/19 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:04 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:I kinda feel like K-Love's position lacks the self awareness than in 2019, even promoting Christianity at all is "political" to a lot of people
Yeah it's not meant to be political but given the subject matter and the hyperpoliticization of everything nowadays, that's how it's going to be perceived. Which is unfortunate.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:08 pm to ShortyRob
K-Love mirrors most of the evangelical world today. Garbage music with little substance. Fits perfectly with the seeker-sensitive/easy-believism garbage in the church today. Surface level. No deep theological categories. Positive and encouraging. It doesn't fit the true narrative of the Bible.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:19 pm to ShortyRob
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kinda feel like K-Love's position lacks the self awareness than in 2019, even promoting Christianity at all is "political" to a lot of people
I hear ya. It's silly that that's the way it is, but that's the way it is.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:24 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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I think they should have been proactive in making an exception instead of waiting for the backlash they should have known was coming.
No, they should have stood up for protection of innocent life. ANYTHING can be classified as political. They shouldn't avoid moral issues just because a significant portion of the population believe it is ok to either poison kids before they are born or cut them into pieces and suck them out of their mothers.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:25 pm to L.A.
K-love is the escape from reality.. everything is unicorns and rainbows
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:25 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:I mean.....if you are pro-life for religious reasons, is that really any more controversial than saying Jesus is the son of God?
I hear ya. It's silly that that's the way it is, but that's the way it is.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:28 pm to ShortyRob
quote:There are many Jews who are pro-ife but who do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God. They are pro-life because the very first chapter of Genesis says that we are made in the image of God. Therefore, life is sacred. To them Jesus has nothing to do with it.
I mean.....if you are pro-life for religious reasons, is that really any more controversial than saying Jesus is the son of God?
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:29 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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I'm pro life and a big fan of K-LOVE. They're one of the preset stations in my car.
Same here, and we’re on the easy gift monthly plan, but this is bull. Abortion is not a political issue, it is a life issue. God said before we were in the womb, He knew us. This decision is petty and doesn’t spread that message.
Posted on 4/19/19 at 2:30 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:unfortunately, abortion has become political. And abortion should be directly in the wheelhouse of a Christian organization.
I kinda get their reasoning (steering clear of politics has always been their calling card), but they had to know this would be a bad look.
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