"'Modern Family' Named Catholic Media Group's Best Television Show"
"Referred to as the “Catholic Oscar,” though in this case it would be the “Catholic Emmy,” the Catholics in Media Associates has given ABC’s Modern Family its 2012 television award.
That may come as a shock for some as the series has come under fire from conservative groups for its representation of alternative lifestyles with Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitch’s (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) gay marriage. Most recently, the series faced scrutiny for allowing its young character, Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons), to curse on-screen -- though, she actually said “fudge” underneath the bleep.
CIMA founding member Barbara Gangi, honorary chairwoman of the event, told the Catholic News Service that the organization is known for its "questionable, even controversial" honorees, adding, "Even among our own group!""
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The bishops will announce the fatwa once they're done dealing with the Sisters and the Girl Scouts.
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