The message “you’re welcome here” is not welcome at the major U.S. television networks. The story from Alternet, via Hetty Litjens.

The Rev. John Thomas, who serves as general minister and president of the United Church of Christ (UCC), is having a hard time figuring out why the same broadcasters that profited so handsomely from airing the vicious and divisive attack advertisements during the recent presidential election are now refusing to air an advertisement from his denomination that celebrates respect for one another and inclusiveness.

…viewers of the ABC, CBS and NBC television networks won’t see it because, in this age of heightened focus on so-called “moral values,” quoting Jesus on the issue of inclusion is deemed to be “too controversial.”

The UCC ad shows black-shirted bouncers on a rope line, deciding who gets into a church, then shows the text “Jesus didn’t turn people away. Neither do we.” Apparently the networks feel more affinity for the bouncers.

I got a White House Christmas card yesterday. Quite a surprise—I’ve never received one before. It’s a pretty card, with a painting on the front depicting the Red Room of the White House decorated for Christmas.

The card was mailed from Crawford, Texas, and paid for by the Republican National Committee. I’m sure they mail out millions of them, but I don’t think everyone gets one. So, why me?

Have I ever, by word or deed, given the RNC any reason to believe that I would want to hear from them? What have I said or done to lead anyone to believe I’m a supporter of George W. Bush?

I feel dirty. I have some dreadful sin on my conscience, and I don’t even know what it is.