Christians attempt to censor cartoons
Protestant groups in Russia are urging (via) the Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to shut down the cartoon channel 2×2 for broadcasting shows they claim promote homosexuality and religious intolerance.
The Consultative Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia sent a letter to Chaika on Wednesday, accusing 2×2 of promoting “cruelty, violence, homosexual propaganda, religious hatred and intolerance” by airing cartoons such as “South Park,” said Vitaly Vlasenko, a spokesman for the group, which unites several Protestant denominations
The channel, which broadcasts Western cartoons aimed at adults has already pulled two of its shows - “Happy Tree Friends” and “The Adventures of Big Jeff” - after a receiving a warning from the government media watchdog. A second warning letter could result in the loss of the channel’s broadcasting license.
Thursday 20 Mar 2008 | Paul | Russia
