Local Report's Faith Silenced

Channel 3's Wise Suspended
Well here we have an example of modern persecution - silence the Christian -- however; I found it very interesting that the employer, WREG -- Memphis, allowed a statement and Bible verse to be mentioned in Mr. Wise's biography prior to this incident.

Wise's official biography on WREG's Web site has changed in recent weeks. At the time of his interview with Marsh, his bio said, "My work is dedicated to the service of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" and included his favorite Bible verses.

The bio now contains no references to his religion.

In other reports the station's manager claims that an e-mail being posted on one of Mr. Wise's peer's blogs was the reason for the suspension -- however; if this is the case why would the manager make this statement.

Walter said it is a longstanding general rule that the station is not a forum for a reporter's personal beliefs: "We have a policy of our reporters being neutral as it relates to political, social or religious points of view. We're in the business of reporting news from an informative standpoint."

It is worth noting that the statement Mr. Wise made in the posted e-mail in question was basically the same statement made "on air" February 11, 2004 explaining he felt compelled to be "bold" in his faith.

If you so desire here is the contact inforamtion for WREG Contact WREG-TV at www.wreg.com or 901-543-2333
[Cross posted on Evangelical Underground]