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Hollywood elites are more interested in curtailing commercials of soda pop in prime time television than getting a grip on rampant profanity and over-sexed programming during children’s viewing hours, says a prominent media watchdog leader.

Media Research Center president L. Brent Bozell III said it amazes him how some find “sin” in sugary drinks, but no “sin in televised profanity and sexual gymnastics.”

Bozell expressed his concern in a CNS post he wrote, prompted by a recent column by former entertainment executive Laurie David in The Huffington Post, "Thanksgiving Conversation Starter: Is It Time to Ban Soda Ads on Prime Time Television?" more >>

The second annual Christmas country music extravaganza, "CMA Country Christmas," featured top stars of the genre performing Christmas carols for a live audience. Some of the performers talked with ABC, which aired the program Thursday night, about their perspective on the holiday and how faith plays a part.

Hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, the two-hour holiday special attracted such country personalities as "American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill, who sang a special duet with Miss Piggy.

Here is what some of the stars had to say about Christmas and their Christian faith in video interviews produced especially for the network. more >>

Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson suggested Wednesday on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "The 700 Club" that Herman Cain should get out of the 2012 presidential race due to the generally negative mood surrounding the sexual scandal that has enveloped the Republican candidate.

Cain, previously accused of sexual harassment, was also recently accused of being in an extramarital relationship for 13 years.

Robertson said on air that allegations of sexual misconduct and a longtime affair are too much for Cain's candidacy to overcome, The Associated Press reported. He reportedly said that since Cain cannot win the nomination, "It's time to get out." more >>

With more than 25,000 users per minute of every day opening up their YouVersion Bible app on their mobile devices, it’s hard to imagine an online community more engaged.

However, a more socially connected group of online Scripture-reading fans is exactly what the app’s co-founders said they want, during a live webcast at YouVersion.com Wednesday.

As “#YouVersion” trended worldwide on Twitter during the webcast, LifeChurch.tv pastors and YouVersion co-founders Bobby Gruenewald and Terry Storch released some astounding statistics. more >>

Ask Tim Tebow to speak and one thing is certain – chances are good that the outspoken Christian quarterback for the Denver Broncos will talk about his love for Jesus.

It is so clear that Tebow will not shy away from interjecting his faith at any opportunity that sports reporters now seem more accustomed to him including Scripture references and game-life applications coming from the Bible in locker room post-game interviews.

Even more amazing, reporters and sports analysts are leading their broadcasts and stories with Tebow’s Scripture references. more >>

Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, former presidential candidate and the charismatic host of "The 700 Club," raised eyebrows recently after he asked on air if macaroni and cheese was a "black thing."

Robertson made the statement during the Wednesday show, after a clip in which another host, Kristi Watts, interviews former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Both women are of African descent. In the clip, Watts asked Rice what dish she "just has to have" on Thanksgiving.

"It's mac and cheese," Rice replied. more >>