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Since its founding in 1973
Disney/Miramax Films:
the American TFP has
waged several campaigns against ^ blasphemies presented In tllm pro
ductions, theater plays, pamphlets, and museum exhibits. Most recently, volunteers of the American TFP have
Your production of the film "Dogma" is an abomination to the whole Catholic world and a strike at
the very core of our Catholic Faith. To
degrade the beauty and grace of the maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a despicable portrayal and a con temptible act to those of us who vigor ously uphold her dignity with the high est respect as the ever-faithful "Vessel
Dear Sirs [Disney/Miramax Films], Withdraw this blasphemy before it is too late. If you don't believe in hell, you will when you get there— into an eternal company of real
demons. Your 'reward" is waiting for the public blasphemy of Christ. J.D., Succasumia, N.J.
dedicated their efforts to protesting,
of Honor." Now more than ever, our
with entirely peaceful means, the
Nation is calling for stability in the home. The film industry has a pro
Dear America Needs Fatima,
portrayal of Our Lord Jesus
found influence in that environment,
Christ and His Holy Mother in
but when it becomes corrupt, it can trickle down to the heart of the family, only to disrupt it. N.E., Eureka, Calif.
nel 2 or 3 years ago for the other movie they made against the
the soon-to-be-relcased Disney/ Miramax film Dogma, which, according to credible reports in major newspapers and
We canceled our Disney chan
Church. We recommend not to visit
Disney. J. and R. M., Miami
Dear Friends in Christ,
magazines, is clearly bias-
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Our campaign, consisting mostly of public leaflcting
May God bless you in your efforts to stop the devil and his evil. I will pray for you and ask for God's mercy on those who mock Him. I have sent for my fliers and have sent my profoundest of protests to those of Disney/ Miramax. I have sold my
Disney stock and will never buy it again. Again, may God bless you abundantly in your endeavors. 1 will form a protest
group for our local movie house and will be there if need be.
R. H., Carlsbad, Calif.
and direct mailings, is alert ing people to what is going on and encouraging them to send
cards or personal letters to the film's producers to express their outrage at this affront to Our Lord and Our Lady.
These two pages present just a small sample of the responses, both to us and the film's producers, that the campaign has sparked.
Messrs. Weinstein:
Dear Mr. Ritchie,
Thank-you so much for the won derful work you are doing to promote respect for Jesu.s, Mary, the Angels and
It has recently come to my attention that you have acquired the movie "Dogma." It is my understanding that this film depicts mockery of God, the
Saints and our Church. Enclosed are
Church, the Mass, Mary's virginity, and
768 petitions to Disney /Muamax Films and 768 petitions to Bob and Harvey Weinstein. We are sending them to you
(1)to let you know tliey exist, and (2) because you will know best how to use them.
much more. I am appalled that you would even think of sending this film out to the theaters for anyone to see. I have
lost respect for the movie industry. In fact, I have lost respect for the people in the movie industry who just try to "make
Rev. J. N., Picayune, Miss.
a buck" by putting out the filth we now have in our theaters. I very rarely go to the movies anymore. And I know many more people who feel the same way I do.
Letter to the Editor;
Will you stand by without taking a stance? Can YOU just sit back without pro fessing your belief, your love for Jesus? Our riches as believers are in great jeopardy!
For the most part, it is our youth that is suffering. They do not know what it is like to go to a heartwarming movie and
Our loved ones are being defamed by others—despite the greatest written history of
come out of the theater with clean minds.
all times, the very word of God, the Bible. The Constitution guarantees rights, but
I am ashamed to take my grandchildren
with all rights come responsibilities! Laws were created for the GOOD of society, not
to see a film, even one that is made by
the destruction of it.
Walt Disney. It is rare that I find one I i " can trust to take my grandchildren to. I S, will keep both of you in my prayers everyday. In God we trust!
1 urge all to contact the following with your righteous indignation concerning the proposed October release of Dogma:[Disney/Miramax and Bob and Harvey Weinstein.]
G'Dale Jewelry, Birmingham, Ala.
P. W., Vidor, Texas
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