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TBN cancels Hal Lindsey say he is a Muslim Basher. Is this the end for TBN Edit Post

Posted by: Shawn on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 04:09 PM

TBN cancels Hal Lindsey saying he is a Muslim Basher. Is this the end for TBN.

After insisting the cancellation of Hal Lindsey's television show had nothing to do with content, a Trinity Broadcasting Network spokesman retracted his statement, admitting officials were concerned, at least secondarily, about offending Arabs and Muslims. (That means when TBN was confronted with the truth THEY lied.)

As WorldNetDaily reported, John Casoria, general counsel for the network, responded yesterday to Lindsey's contention that the weekly program "International Intelligence Briefing" had been canceled for December, and possibly permanently, because its message was deemed "too pro-Israel and too anti-Muslim."

Casoria initially replied, "That is absolutely, 100 percent false."

But now, after talking with network programming officials, he says a secondary reason for pre-empting the show was that it "placed Arabs in a negative light."

Casoria also pointed out TBN had him come in Tuesday to tape this week's show but informed him afterward, "through the chain of command," to stop production because they didn't like the script. (That is censorship)

Casoria said he could not recall specific examples from Lindsey's programs that were anti-Arab or anti-Muslim, but he expressed the network's concern about how Muslims are portrayed.

"TBN is a worldwide ministry; we have an entire channel that airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Arabic," he said. "We are trying to reach the Islamic world and open a dialogue with them regarding Christ and Christianity."

Casoria explained, "We do not feel that the best witness of Christ is to bash them but rather to show them the nature of Christ the way Christ said to present himself and that is through love, understanding and the presentation of the gospel to them."

Lindsey said that in the show that was canceled this week, he made a clear distinction between Muslims seeking jihad and those who want only a job and normal life for their families.

"I cast radical Muslims in a bad light," he said, "showing how they are intimidating and persecuting moderate Muslims in the Middle East."

Casoria said: As a Christian, he sees Islam as a false religion believing there is only one way to God, through Jesus Christ but he says Islam basically is a peaceful religion.

"That's where we violently disagree," Lindsey said. "Islam is not a peaceful religion; although there may be moderate Muslims, it's because they have not become followers of the Quran."

In an interview with WND, however, Lindsey said he was told specifically, through the TBN "chain of command," that his program was being dropped indefinitely because he was "Arab bashing"

The announcement follows an abrupt six-week suspension of the popular TBN-sponsored program by Jan Crouch, TBN's vice president for programming.

Lindsey told WND that he has "no ax to grind" with TBN, saying, "I've been happy with my opportunities for ministry at TBN. I'm thankful for the platform TBN gave me. I will speak at the gates of hell as long as they don't tell me what to say. But it appears that they are now telling me what not to say so sadly, it's time to move on."

(Is it evidence that Jan and Paul are becoming what they fought against for years. What is the fear? Is it money? Is it TV stations in Muslim countries. Who scared that once fearless German into compromise?)

Lindsey also announced that he is taking his popular television program to other outlets beginning in early February. His new half-hour news and commentary series will be called "The Hal Lindsey Report." A new video version of it will also be streamed on Lindsey's website.

Footnote.
I remember the days when Paul Crouch liked a good fight. I remember the days when he would never back down. This makes me feel so sad. I like Jan and Paul I just hope they aren't losing the fire God gave them 25 years ago.

If they touch Isreal and God's chosen people then all that favour God gave them will leave. I pray this does not happen.