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Contact: Cindy Roberts (662) 844-5036 ext. 227
For Immediate Release:  2/6/2009

TV station delays decision to air program produced by American Family Association because it is controversial

(Tupelo, MS) - Television station WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, has delayed a decision on airing a television program produced by American Family Association (AFA). The program, “Speechless …Silencing the Christians,” was scheduled to air Saturday night on the ABC affiliate station.

“We were surprised that WSYX agreed to air the program, and then decided to revisit its decision,” said AFA chairman Donald E. Wildmon. He said the station has said the general manager has not had an opportunity to view the program. Wildmon said he was informed that WSYX would make a decision about airing the program made next week.

He said “Speechless … Silencing the Christians” is a program about how the mainline media silences Christians by not allowing their voice to be heard.

Wildmon said he expects WSYX to air the program at 7 p.m., the time slot in which it was originally scheduled.

American Family Association is a pro-family advocacy organization with over two million online supporters.

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