Controversy brewing of ABC's 'GCB'

Chenoweth, known for her amazing voice and comedic timing, portrays the character Carlene Cockburn, the church choir solo-singing nemesis of Amanda Vaughn, portrayed by actress Leslie Bibb. The show is centered on Amanda as she returns to her hometown of Dallas.

Apparently, there are some people who think “GCB” does not present Christian women in a positive light. Others have said the show features negative stereotypes of Christian women, particularly Southern Christian women.

ABC says the show's name stands for “Good Christian Belles.” But Kim Gaitlin's book on which the show is based is called “Good Christian Bitches.” The email I read said “GCB” characters are portrayed more like the book's name than the show's sanitized moniker.

I'd like to know readers' opinions. Do you think “GCB” presents Christian women and the church in a negative way? Do you think the show will succeed with viewers?

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