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Hey, Preach: Congrats! I love Salon -- follow it religiously, so to speak. Can't wait to read your review. I'm intrigued by the show's concept -- flawed minister from flawed family tries to do right by God. Plus, guest appearances by Jesus! So -- can you give us a hint? Thumbs up or down?

Stephen

I wish they would've kept Joan of Arcadia on the air.

I read your review. It was amazing. Unfortunately, I did not get to see the tv show. I must be living under a rock, as I did not even hear about it until this weekend. While it would have been interesting to see, something tells me I didn't miss much.
Your words concerning the show, however, are words that need to be heard regardless of whether or not we have seen the show.
Thanks!

Haven't read your review yet. But ooooh, I hated that show.

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Okay, now I read your review, with which I basically concurred.

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I have to say that, as an Episcopalian, I tried very hard not to especially mind that it was my particular denominational ox that was being gored.

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Unfortunately, what this show reflects most of all is that it's a Desperate Housewives wannabe: but it's neither as well-written or as familiar with its milieu (which is essential for effective satire) as that show.

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The writers are TOO IGNORANT about the religious context to make their satire in any way meaningful. I guarantee you that they do much more research about police procedures and emergency room protocols than they every did about the day-to-day lives of big church rectors.

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What annoys me the most is that I'm going to have to keep watching this appallingly bad show (bad writing, not one character to give a hoot about, laughable plot) so that I can respond knowledgeably to people who ask me ~ especially as an Episcopalian ~ "so, is it really..."

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Gaaaah!

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both2and: beyond binary

I thought the show looked horridly stupid and decided not to tune in. I was glad you confirmed my opinion and that you pointed out the wonderful example of Godliness left to us by Daniel, and his 3 amigos, in contrast to the self promoting boycotts and rallying cries of Pat and Jerry. (It would really be funnier if Pat had been named Tom, but Oh Well)

Dude. Where have you been? I thought all good christians of conscience and level headedness went the way of the Dodo. Read your review. It was awesome. Thank you so much for making me chuckle and remember why organized religion in the hands of zealots is an oxymoron. True religion lives in the heart, not on a placard thrust in your face! Thank Preacher Man.

Hello Preacherman. I tried to watch the show as well, and I just could not bring myself to sit through the entire show. I thought it was terrible too. Terribly BAD! Your article for Salon was right on the money! Oh, I forgot to mention that your christmas CD was amazing! so anyways, I think you were right in your assessment of "The Book of Daniel."

I read your piece in Salon and immediately followed the link over here to bookmark you. I'd just read some of it to my wife who exclaimed, "Wow, a real Christian." Of course, I should probably mention that we're Jewish Buddhists, but the words of Jesus are quite clear, and we have immense respect for anyone who tries to live their life by them.

You nailed the show for what it was. It's the same tired, TV sitcom, dramedy formula, with a religious frame rather than legal, medical, law enforcement, etc. Nobody's out to damage Christianity. They're just looking to make a buck, and they're less hypcritical about it than, say, Falwell, Robertson, Tilton or any of their ilk. Less damaging to Christianity, as well.

Nice bit of work, sir. Oh, and I miss Joan of Arcadia, too.

Slideguy

My problem with the show was that A.) it was boring and B.) completely implausible. And, yeah, I wanted to like it, if nothing else to piss off the fundies. A woman as a bishop was nice--it's always good to see women in leading roles in churches.

Gordon

Great review -- especially this line, "Jesus was nice and all, but he was a straight-up ass kicker. Believe it" and this one, "Trust me, the Babylonians were much worse than NBC."

Preach it.

BTW, how did you end up with a lady writing muse. Mine's more like Stephen King's-- fat, hairy, and smoking bad cigars, and living in the basement.

Congrats RLP! Definitely a big deal to write for Salon. I'm jealous! - chick truths