HBO’s Big Love Attempts Mormon Temple Profanation
Many of you are no doubt aware of the infamous and libelous Big Love TV episode that is supposed to air on HBO this March 15th. But for those who aren’t, the producers and writers of the show have reached a new level of disrespect in attempting to profane the LDS temple ordinances on public television, and to make a mockery of the Church. According to executive producer Mark Olsen, “We researched it out the wazoo . . . We go into the endowment room and the celestial room . . . and we present what happens in those ceremonies. That’s never been shown on television before.” Then Olsen has the audacity to add, “But it’s not for shock value. It’s really a very important part of the story.”
Of course, those that read these statements will easily find Olsen’s words more than contradictory—it’s never been shown on television before, but it’s not for shock value. Anyone that is excited about showing something on television that’s “never been shown before,” particularly when that thing is held exceptionally sacred by a large group of people, is doing it for shock value. It’s the very same reason that the media continues to push the envelope in how explicit sex, violence, and horror is portrayed. They have to show something new to keep the audience hooked, something that pushes beyond the limits of what has been shown before, regardless of the impact it may have on those whose values and morals are higher than theirs. [Read more…]
