Friday, August 5, 2011

Good Christian Bitches

I ran across a rant on Livejournal yesterday from author Tamora Pierce. Now, the subject of the rant, Good Christian Bitches, has been on my radar for months. I wasn't surprised.

Now, to make a long story short: Three years ago, Kim Gatlin wrote the book Good Christian Bitches was written. It was developed by ABC. Soon after the pilot was shot (sometime this winter), the name was changed to Good Christian Belles. The series was picked up in March. I saw a preview in May. Last week they changed the name to "GCB."

Ok, I get that the name may be a bit off color. But why is this news now? I mean, seriously. Tammy Pierce is months behind the times.

I also am not getting what the huge earth shattering deal is. I saw the preview. The "GCB's" the title speaks of are bitches. Yes, the word is bad m'kay. But it's a word. The intent behind that word in this instance wasn't one that was going to lead to the oppression of women. It is just a term to describe the mean, backstabbing, un-christian-like christians.

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