" Exciting new Freeview channel"

Forums › Freeview (DVB-T/DVB-S) › " Exciting new Freeview channel"

Brunzy

2016 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#103081 30-May-2012 06:55

Introducing Firstlight Broadcasting Network. New Zealand's new
Christian television channel.
The Firstlight channel will begin broadcasting on 1st July 2012 via
nationwide terrestrial Freeview.

Firstlight is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with the common
mission to proclaim God's love throughout New Zealand. Firstlight
aims to broadcast the best selection of ground-breaking Christian
programmes sourced from Hope channel, 3ABN, Creation Ministries,
MissionTV, HCBN and other local sources.
While our programmes will be based on Christian principles, we
believe the programme topics will be of great interest to the general
public and not just limited to a Christian audience."

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

5288 posts

Uber Geek

#632392 30-May-2012 08:14

I guess we won't be seeing a documentary on the Origin of Species ... at least, not the Charles Darwin version.

Lenovo

Shop now for Lenovo laptops and other devices (affiliate link).

injuised

256 posts

Ultimate Geek

#632393 30-May-2012 08:18

Jesus Christ, not another God bothering channel

Jaxson

8002 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#632396 30-May-2012 08:20

I see this as a new channel yes, but what I don't see is the exciting bit?

MikeB4

18435 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

#632398 30-May-2012 08:25

Freeview is 'free view' they are entitled to create a channel, just as those who disagree with it are free not to watch it. If channels like
this are blocked, what next, Rugby channels, Cooking channels, Maori television?

BlueShift

1692 posts

Uber Geek

#632410 30-May-2012 08:53

injuised: Jesus Christ, not another God bothering channel

Another?

Gilco2

1556 posts

Uber Geek

#632418 30-May-2012 09:06

BlueShift:
injuised: Jesus Christ, not another God bothering channel

Another?

yes another, maybe something decent will be on it. First on Freeview UHF but already have Shine on Satellite

HTPC Intel Pentium G3258 cpu, Gigabyte H97n-wifi motherboard, , 8GB DDR3 ram, onboard graphics. Hauppuage HVR 5500 tuner, Silverstone LC16M case, Windows 10 pro 64 bit using Nextpvr and Kodi

floydbloke

3491 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

#632437 30-May-2012 09:36

I don't think the content will be my cup of tea, but good luck to you.

Just out of interest though, how are channels like this funded? Can't be cheap to run a TV channel.

Roses are red, that much is true, but violets are purple, not ****ing blue!

mxpress

376 posts

Ultimate Geek

#632451 30-May-2012 09:54

injuised: Jesus Christ, not another God bothering channel

mxpress

jonb

1769 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#632452 30-May-2012 09:59

Just out of interest though, how are channels like this funded? Can't be cheap to run a TV channel.

Tithes?

MikeB4

18435 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

#632455 30-May-2012 10:06

I may not agree with their beliefs I do however support their right to have them. It is not compulsory to view it, that little rectangular object with a few buttons that normally sits on the coffee table will those who don't want to watch it.

NonprayingMantis

6434 posts

Uber Geek

#632456 30-May-2012 10:11

KiwiNZ: Freeview is 'free view' they are entitled to create a channel, just as those who disagree with it are free not to watch it. If channels like
this are blocked, what next, Rugby channels, Cooking channels, Maori television?

Who said anything about blocking it?
People have only expressed their dislike of the content - which is absolutely fine.
Perosnally I have no interest in watching the channel, but if god botherers want to fund their own channel then good luck to them.
Hopefully the money spent on that means less money spent on the pamphlets and other junk I regularly get in my letterbox.

MikeB4

18435 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

#632462 30-May-2012 10:18

The Bill of rights states.....

13 Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
• Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and belief, including the right to adopt and to hold opinions without interference.

Now IMHO that means they are free to hold their beliefs without name calling as are those who don't hold their beliefs.

BlueShift

1692 posts

Uber Geek

#632467 30-May-2012 10:22

KiwiNZ: The Bill of rights states.....

13 Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
• Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and belief, including the right to adopt and to hold opinions without interference.

Now IMHO that means they are free to hold their beliefs without name calling as are those who don't hold their beliefs.

I don't think name calling is covered under "interference". They are free to have their opinion/religion, but when they choose to broadcast it to the world, the world is free to reply with their own opinions.

Calling the people running a religious broadcast "god botherers" is in no way the same as forcibly converting them to atheism. In the same way that running a religious broadcast is not the same as forcing me to watch it.

GeekGuy

589 posts

Ultimate Geek

#632468 30-May-2012 10:23

OMG !

vexxxboy

4232 posts

Uber Geek

#632470 30-May-2012 10:26

KiwiNZ: The Bill of rights states.....

13 Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
• Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and belief, including the right to adopt and to hold opinions without interference.

Now IMHO that means they are free to hold their beliefs without name calling as are those who don't hold their beliefs.

then why do they come and annoy me at my home, i consider that interference

Common sense is not as common as you think.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5