The coast-to-coast Contemporary Christian K-Lord Network is in hot Holy water with the FCC over a recent contest called "Write Number Eleven and Enter Heaven."The winner of the contest, Flora Lacking of Point Enlaff, Louisiana, claims that K-Lord can't deliver the prize offered and is suing for the value of the prize in cash.
In the "Write Number Eleven and Enter Heaven" contest, listeners were told to submit ideas for an eleventh commandment, with the promise of admission to heaven for the winner.
"It began with a bit on (afternoon duo) Godly and Cream's show. They were talking about how the Ten Commandments may need to be updated after all these years, and they asked their fans to send in a new commandment that directly addressed life in the 21st century," said K-Lord Director of Operations Hedley Taggard. "The response was overwhelming."
From all entries, Lacking's commandment, "Thou shalt not block the grocery store aisle while you have a cell phone conversation," was deemed the best. The winning commandment was to be submitted to the Pope for approval and presentation to higher authorities.
It was after Lacking realized that there was no tangible prize in this lifetime that she called her lawyers and brought the matter to the attention of the FCC.
"Ms. Lacking believes she should be able to enjoy her winnings while she's still alive, rather than waiting to see if her entry to heaven is granted upon her passing," said her legal counsel, Horace Race, Esq. "We'll be asking for the estimated cash value of eternal life."
K-Lord's Taggard countered, "She has to have faith. That's what it's all about. The tenth commandment is 'Thou shalt not covet,' and she's coveting big-time."
All The Excess! will continue to follow this deepening controversy.
