Des Monaghan To Defend Decision (Press, 23 November 1984)
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Summary: Des Monaghan To Defend Decision (Press, 23 November 1984)
On 23 November 1984, Television New Zealand (TVNZ) announced that it would hold a discussion featuring its own programming controller, Des Monaghan, regarding the airing of the contentious series, "Jesus, The Evidence." Scheduled to be broadcast on 14 December, this British three-part programme has drawn significant attention and sparked debate due to its provocative content, including suggestions that Jesus Christ may have been homosexual. In the lead-up to the series, producers sought to include diverse perspectives in the discussions surrounding the programme. They expressed a particular interest in finding an atheist or agnostic participant to contribute to the dialogue. Producer Morehu McDonald noted that while many individuals were eager to join the panels, the challenge lay in achieving the right mix of voices. Mr Monaghan was set to offer his rationale for the decision to screen the series in a debate featuring representatives from established churches. According to McDonald, one of the church representatives would be from a more conservative denomination, while the other would represent a fundamentalist view. Following the airing of the documentary series, a separate discussion titled "The Response" would be hosted by regular "Credo" reporters Naomi Trigg and Sandra Burt. This segment was intended to run 50 minutes and would address viewers' reactions to the series after they had seen all three parts. Since the announcement of the series, anticipation among the audience has been heightened, reflecting a broader curiosity about contemporary views on Christianity and its interpretation. The inclusion of controversial themes in the series has prompted responses from various religious groups, which have expressed both criticism and concern about the implications of the content being presented on national television.
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