By now you've probably heard about the Virgin Dubai presenter who was fired for making a 'phone call to God' on air.
Revin John, from South Africa, put the call out during his Morning Drive show. He read a news article quoting a US court decision regarding a religious lawsuit...did a comedy bit, pretending to be God talking on the telephone - however that routine sparked outrage and protests among listeners who believed John was mocking God. The Arabian Radio Network released a statement saying, "What he (John) did was highly offensive to the Muslim & Christian community in the UAE."
Revin John, from South Africa, put the call out during his Morning Drive show. He read a news article quoting a US court decision regarding a religious lawsuit...did a comedy bit, pretending to be God talking on the telephone - however that routine sparked outrage and protests among listeners who believed John was mocking God. The Arabian Radio Network released a statement saying, "What he (John) did was highly offensive to the Muslim & Christian community in the UAE."
