NBC has decided not to show pictures of Madonna mounting a Crucifix when it airs the pop stars concert special next month, the Associated Press reports. During her concert, which has been touring world wide, Madonna is seen climbing upon a mirrored cross wearing a crown of thorns. NBC will still show the singers performance of her song “Live to Tell, but will adjust camera angles so that Madonna isn’t seen until she gets off the cross, the network said.
Madonna has explained that it was meant to illustrate a theme of confession. However, this scene angered religious leaders, who said it was a publicity stunt and in bad taste. Several U.S. religious groups told NBC that they planned to boycott one of the concert’s commercial sponsors if the cross scene appeared.
“NBC did the right thing, but the fact that it did not say why the offensive part of Madonna’s concert was cut shows cowardice, said William Donohue, president of the Catholic League. “What NBC should have done is to admit that since it refused to air the Danish cartoons that Muslims objected to earlier in the year, it felt obliged not to treat Christians in a discriminatory manner.
The concert, which Madonna is executive producing, airs Nov. 22.
source:USmagazine
