Hollywood strips Christian song of Oscar nomination but celebrates pedophilia: Critic
HOLLYWOOD, February 6, 2014 – A faith-themed film can lose its Oscar nomination for a common lobbying tactic, but celebrating – or possibly committing – pedophilia is no barrier to an Oscar nod, a prominent critic said today. His remarks are part of the ongoing backlash against the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences ' decision to rescind the Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song to the faith-themed film Alone Yet Not Alone . That step, which Hollywood observers say is nearly unprecedented, has brought accusations of “faith-based bigotry,” howls of hypocrisy – and a petition drive from a pro-life group to restore the nomination, which has garnered at least one well-known signature. Composers Bruce Broughton and Dennis Spiegal earned the nomination for the song about God's silent presence, which was sung by Joni Eareckson Tada . When Broughton sent an e-mail to friends asking them to consider his song, the Academy revoked the nomination.