Give Him His 30 Seconds, CBS

In the spring of 1987, missionaries Bob & Pam were serving the Lord in the Philippines when Pam became very, very ill. Doctors said she had somehow contracted amoebic dysentery. During her recovery process of strong antibiotics, it was discovered that Pam was pregnant.

Doctors urged Pam to abort the child, explaining that the antibiotics had done irreparable damage to the child.

Pam refused.

She had a rough pregnancy, nearly losing the child 4 times, but continued to refuse an abortion.

She tirelessly prayed for her child, calling out to God, pledging her child to the work of the Lord. She promised God that if He gave them a son, they would name him Timothy, and he would be a preacher. {Reminds me of Hannah}

Against all medical odds, on August 14, 1987, Timothy Tebow was born.

And he is a preacher. You probably recognize him as a great football name, as well you should. Tim Tebow became a young man who preached in hospitals, prisons and around the world....including on the football field.

Because of Timothy's success and fame, the family has been able to share their story and their faith in the one true God around the world to crowds who would otherwise turn a deaf ear.

They have now chosen a media outlet that annually draws crowds of epic proportions. The commercials for during the most "important football game of the year" the Super B*wl.

Suddenly being called into question is their FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT to freedom of speech AND the Press?!? Feminist organizations all around the country calling out to CBS to pull the ad before it is to air on February 7th. Their claim is {and I quote} "This organization {Focus on the Family} is extremely intolerant and divisive and pushing an un-American agenda."

Pardon me for just a moment, while I use my blog as a soapbox.

Regardless of what a court ruled in 1973, LIFE is not un-American. A child {or anyone's} God-given right to life is not un-American. If I recall, the Declaration of Independence bestows upon all citizens of our great nation the inalienable rights, endowed upon them by their creator, the right to "LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness".

As of now, CBS has claimed they will run the ad, sandwiched in between their hoards of ads flaunting debauchery and sexual images.

If Budweiser, GoDaddy.com, and Burger King can have their 30 seconds of fame, why can't those who promote God-LI-ness rather than God-LESSness have their 30 seconds?