Censorship of ‘The Blind Side’ Brings Backlash From Christian Authors
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By Bob Allen
LifeWay Christian Resources’ recent decision to no longer stock "The Blind Side" DVD on bookstore shelves has struck a nerve with Christian authors. Rachel Held Evans, who was asked by Thomas Nelson Publishers to remove the word “vagina” from her upcoming book "A Year of Biblical Womanhood" in deference to Christian bookstore standards, said it points to a “chokehold” that the stores hold on the Christian publishing industry. [link]
By Bob Allen
LifeWay Christian Resources’ recent decision to no longer stock "The Blind Side" DVD on bookstore shelves has struck a nerve with Christian authors. Rachel Held Evans, who was asked by Thomas Nelson Publishers to remove the word “vagina” from her upcoming book "A Year of Biblical Womanhood" in deference to Christian bookstore standards, said it points to a “chokehold” that the stores hold on the Christian publishing industry. [link]