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The Catholic League has demanded an apology from "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart over what it called his “vulgar attack on Christians†this week.
The Catholic League isnt laughing along with a popular Daily Show segment that slams Fox News for ignoring the war on women despite their earlier coverage of the so-called war on Christmas.
The popular Comedy Central host made his point on Monday nights show, comparing the two hotly debated, though not necessarily related topics.
During the segment, much to the Catholic Leagues dismay, Stewarts crew showed a picture of a naked woman with a Nativity scene over her private parts.
On Wednesday the religious group threatened to boycott the show over the display.
The coverup is revealing. This episode of The Daily Show was done to protest Foxs alleged indifference to the war on women, and in doing so Stewart not only made a vulgar attack on Christians, he objectified women, the religious organization said.
We are asking Stewart to apologize. If he does not, we will mobilize Protestants, Jews, Mormons and Muslims to join us in a boycott of his sponsors. Moreover, we will not stop with a boycott. There are other things that can be done to register our outrage.
Bre nt Bozell, the founder of the conservative Media Research Center, also slammed the segment in a press release sent to reporters, The Hollywood Reporter pointed out.
Since youre so brave to offend Christians, are you equally brave to offend Muslims and Jews? Bozell asks. Stewart thought he was being cute when he displayed a manger scene in front of a womans genitals to mock those allegedly ignoring the war on women. If hes such a daring political comedian, he should demonstrate his boldness by performing the same routine, but this time with a Koran and the Torah. Otherwise, he is not only a bigot but also an outright coward.
Comedy Central did not immediately return a request for comment, and Stewart has not addressed the threat on his Twitter account.
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