IStandWithPhil.com Petition Drive Calls for Phil Robertson's Immediate Return to Duck Dynasty

Petitioners ask A&E to cease its discriminatory censorship of Mr. Robertson and to treat people of faith with equality, fairness, and true tolerance

Contact: Kermit Rainman, Faith Driven Consumer, 919-645-0762,kermitr@faithdrivenconsumer.com

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Faith Driven Consumer, an organization connecting Christian consumers with faith-compatible companies, has launched the IStandWithPhil.com petition drive, which calls for The A&E Network to immediately reinstate Mr. Phil Robertson to its #1 hit show, Duck Dynasty. IStandWithPhil.com is garnering strong support from Faith Driven Consumers with its call for tolerance, fairness, and respect for differing viewpoints in America's rainbow of diversity.

"Simply put, Phil Robertson is being censored and punished for quoting the Bible, and A&E's treatment of him is punitive and highly discriminatory," said Chris Stone, founder of Faith Driven Consumer. "Everyday people will not stand for this, they know bullying and violation of religious freedom when they see it. A&E's actions are censoring Faith Driven Consumers and eliminating them from an entertainment choice that they have overwhelmingly supported."

IStandWithPhil.com is leading the charge in the call for fairness and equality as we defend the fundamental American right to free speech and tradition of tolerance.

The IStandWithPhil.com online petition drive cites the A&E network's "intolerant, discriminatory, and punitive treatment" of the Duck Dynasty star, noting that "A&E's position, which in your own words is 'championing' the gay and lesbian community...excludes the views of Faith Driven Consumers and effectively censors a legitimate viewpoint held by the majority of Americans." IStandWithPhil.com calls for respect for the millions of viewers of the show, and demands that the network immediately reinstate Mr. Robertson and "formally apologize to him, his family, and the millions of viewers who tune in every week, stand by him, and share his worldview."

The complete petition can be seen here: istandwithphil.com

The 46 million strong Faith Driven Consumer market segment, which spends 1.75 trillion dollars annually, is rallying in support of Mr. Robertson and is closely watching the network's response. In addition to breaking nearly every cable TV record and bringing in huge dollars for A&E, Duck Dynasty's product tie-ins are projected to bring in more than $400 million dollars in revenue by the end of 2013. There are more than 75 licensing deals in effect and more than 1,200 Robertson-related products currently available in stores nationwide this Christmas shopping season.

About Faith Driven Consumer
Faith Driven Consumer is a movement connecting Christian consumers with companies that are relatively more compatible with a biblical worldview. By educating and engaging Christian consumers, Faith Driven Consumer provides an online community forum offering resources for making more faith-conscious decisions, encourages companies to meet the unique needs of Faith Driven Consumers, and offers a national voice for this rapidly emerging, economically powerful and Christ-centered consumer market segment. Visit www.faithdrivenconsumer.com for more information.

Beth Roose Launches Syndicated Program Starring Lulu Roman

Katy, TX (October 2, 2013) Renowned children's film Producer/Director Beth Roose has launched her new cooking program “Cookin' It Up With LuLu”, starring Lulu Roman of Hee Haw Fame. On September 18th Beth Roose filmed the cooking show pilot with LuLu Roman at her house with 5 children.
The program will include a fireside chat, cooking and doing a craft with a bible lesson in there too. Obviously the show is geared for a Christian channel to pick up the show. The cast of the show includes Producer/Director Beth Roose, LuLu Roman, Heather Schmidt, Alycesaundra Lyerly, Giavanna Lyerly, Chloe Wilkerson, Noah Bradshaw, Gavin Morales, Pierce Ferguson, Ginny Posey and Onna Carney.
In addition to the cooking show, Ms Roose is in the middle of producing a pilot for an anti-bullying animation short movie. While the movie will only be seven minutes, the message it carries will be a powerful message that youngsters of every age need to see.
"Cookin' It Up With LuLu" was picked up by AMCTV and Atlantic Syndication. In addition both of her animated films Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas The Horse and Elf Sparkle And The Special Red Dress were picked up for air and syndication for Christmas to be aired in 320 markets.
Ms Roose is making a series out of her animated film Jimmy Paul The Pug Tooth Fairy starring Gospel Bass singing phenom Ian Owens as Giles the lovable English Bulldog.
AMCTV and Atlantic Syndication has also chosen Beth Roose, and Gospel singing great Shannon Smith (Three Bridges) and Ian Owens (Soul'd Out Quartet) to the introduce the following classic Holiday films....White Christmas, Holiday Inn, Christmas In Connecticut, Shop Around The Corner, It Happened On Fifth Avenue, National Velvet, and Our Vines Have Tender Grapes.
You can learn more about Beth Roose Films at http://bethroosefilms.com or www.facebook.com/beth.roose .
You can reach Beth Roose by E-mail at nationalpark4u@yahoo.com .

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About Beth Roose Films
Creativity on film would pretty well describe Beth Roose Films.
Beth Roose has taken a unique approach to reaching out to kids and families today. With the help of some celebrity stars, and some Gospel singers Beth is reaching millions with a positive message by using characters like Elf Sparkle and Jimmy Paul The Pug Tooth Fairy.