SIR: Recent articles in Baptist Press and other news services have cited a Parents Television Council study regarding the preponderance of profanity on television and the widespread betrayal of television’s Family Hour. While not surprising to most readers, this study’s findings further document the attack on today’s families.

I would also like your readers to be aware that there is an alternative. Many are not aware that Southern Baptists provide a television viewing option for today’s families through our own full-time television network – FamilyNet.

The signal reaches into millions of homes in the United States and Canada with quality, family-friendly, child-safe programming. In addition to a safe haven for family viewing, the Good News is proclaimed in full-length programming as well as spot announcements. And, in concert with the North American Mission Board’s Evangelism Response Center, persons are able to call a toll-free telephone number and talk with someone who cares about them.

From TruthQuest: Georgia – a FamilyNet production for youth done in cooperation with LifeWay and Baptist Press – to Mary Lou’s Flip Flop Shop, a half-hour children’s show with Olympic Gold Medalist (and Southern Baptist) Mary Lou Retton – to Swan’s Place featuring Southern Baptist humorist Dennis Swanberg, there’s something for the entire family.

May I suggest an action individuals can employ to positively impact television viewing choices: help bring FamilyNet to all of Georgia’s homes. If currently a cable or satellite subscriber, concerned Baptists can ask their television provider to add FamilyNet to the current lineup of channel options.

For those not currently subscribing but who would like to have access to such programming, a contact to these same television outlets represents the potential for a new customer and raises the interest of the management.

For more information on becoming involved in offering a wholesome alternative in TV viewing, Georgia Baptists are invited to visit our website (www.familynet.com) or call us toll-free at (800) 832-6638.