bluemonday Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 In todays Times: From The Times December 21, 2007 Christians protest as Doctor Who is portrayed as ‘messiah’ - Adam Sherwin The BBC has provoked controversy over a Christmas Day Doctor Who special that uses religious imagery to depict the Time Lord as a “messiah”. Voyage of the Damned, starring Kylie Minogue, is expected to be the holiday viewing highlight. However, Christian groups expressed concern that the imagery employed was inappropriate for a BBC One Christmas evening show. The Doctor (David Tennant) must save a group of passengers after the Titanic, now a futuristic space vessel, is holed by a meteorite storm. He convinces the despairing survivors to believe in his powers after ascending through the ship’s decks, carried by a pair of robotic angels. Russell T. Davies, the writer and executive producer of the revived series, said: “The series lends itself to religious iconography because the Doctor is a proper saviour. He saves the world through the power of his mind and his passion.” Stephen Green, of the evangelical group Christian Voice, said: “The Doctor would have to do a lot more than the usual prancing around to be a messiah. He has to save people from their sins.” But Malcolm Brown, director of mission and public affairs for the Church of England, said: “Science fiction at its best helps to illuminate eternal themes, and that’s something the Church can happily work with.” FFS! It's a make believe kids programme - good job there's no stuffed toys involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karellen Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 A couple of christmasses ago my son (then 8) worked out that father christmas didn't exist and was just "make believe". He had already worked out that the tooth fairy, the easter bunny, the hop tu naa witches and baby jesus were equally all just imaginary tales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 He's not the messiah! He's a very naughty boy! Now fuck off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Whose to say that 'jesus' wasn't a spaceman? Eric, where are you when you're needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Who's to say that 'jesus' wasn't a spaceman? and the pyramids were made by aliens with symbiants, posing as gods (sorry, different show) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Ha I spot Chapa'hai afficionadoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Ti'u Tek'ma'tae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Ba'ja'kakma'te Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*daniel* Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Boy, that reminds me, when is the Christmas episode on? I searched for it on Sky A-Z but it didn't seem to be there. I hate the A-Z, it needs a filter so you can type in a few letters of what your looking for. The trailer on the last episode looked so very funny, just his face and the way he said "what". Was uber good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 when is the Christmas episode on? It's on at Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*daniel* Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 when is the Christmas episode on? It's on at Christmas sweeeeeeettttt....droooollllllssssss....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Pizza Hut are the christians next target. Apparently this xmas they've been selling pizzas that are deep pan, crisp and even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do the Navan Walk Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Wrong way round Al. The Christians and the Fayles along with the Cubbins are Pizza Hut next target. Do the Navan Walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Pizza Hut are the christians next target. Apparently this xmas they've been selling pizzas that are deep pan, crisp and even. Ooh I have heard that so many times this Xmas, the first from Alex Brindley on MR. I actually did LOL, first time at any of his attempts at humour. But, to be fair, although it was audible, it was more of a snort than a guffaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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