BET kicked off its "Let's clean up our act" block of programming on Sunday with the second season of 'Meet The Faith,' a hour-long talk show hosted by Dr. Ian Smith. The show discusses events and issues that are relevant within the black community.
And one of the topics that always seems to lead into a fiery discussion is the state of marriage in Black America.
Along with an interview with Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett on their marriage, a majority of the show was a roundtable discussion.
If you happened to miss today's episode, please watch at 10:00PM on Sunday to hear what this clown Thomas Lopez-Pierre was talking about.
Lopez-Pierre is the managing member of The Harlem Club, a private club according to its website that "hosts monthly cocktail parties that are attended by women who have been specifically invited due to their unique personal characteristics and social circumstances (very attractive, in great shape, college educated, single, 21 to 35 years in age with no children.)
If that doesn't say all you need to know about Lopez-Pierre, who clashed with lawyer Lauren Lake and relationship expert, Dr. Tiy-e (You shouldn't be allowed to call yourself a Dr. if it's followed by Tiy-E) Muhammad on the philosophy of marriage, check out his quote on if his wife cheated on him.
It's acceptable for a man to cheat, but if my wife cheated on me and destroyed my family reputation, then she is a whore - Thomas Lopez-Pierre
If 'Meet The Faith' is going to have on a clown like Lopez-Pierre every week, I'll have to keep tuning in.
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By: Tonto on 6/04/2007 12:49PM
Me and my houseguests just watched the show. It wasn't bad. The loud, black, neck rolling black woman was such a BET cliche. And some of the brothers made a good point. I think Dr. Ian -- who is a media whore -- has finally found his calling with this show. They need to change the name though. It should be called Meet the Blacks.
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By: lilladiemac on 6/04/2007 12:51PM
I saw the show and just like Lauren I felt I wanted to throw my size eight shoe at Thomas. I am a Law Enforcement officer, in school fulltime (LAW), and a single parent. I was young and my first experience I became pregant...The truth is I am 27 hoping to be a fulltime attorney prior to me turning 35 and if MR Right doesnt catch me now... who ever comes along later will have to really come with it. I am tired of brothers asking can they move in or it would be nice for us to share in the things I already have. So Mister Thomas for the 50% of men that cheat after they are married I hope not to run into your kind. A question was asked would I look at the NBA or the other guy, of course the NBA but after all the women he comes in contact with I would rather get to know the other guy... I would prfer a man who has goals and working towards them than a man with such an ego and mind set as screwed up as Thomas. I would Prefer to stay single than to be a submissive maid like Thomas so sweetly puts it... but I wonder what does his wife say about all that he said? I though marriage was a give and take some days you get 30, other 70...
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By: Gloria on 6/04/2007 1:05AM
In my opinion, this show lacks substance and I agree the name needs to be changed. It has absolutely nothing to do with faith.
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By: Shaina on 6/04/2007 4:59PM
Lopez-Pierre seems very juvenile and superficial. Any man that expects a woman to stay with them after they cheat and would not stay if she cheated is selfish. He needs to grow up. Whoever married him was desperate. There are better men out there, and a lot of them ARE white. In case the brothers have not noticed, a lot of black women are caring less about brothers dating outside the race. Hey, let's face it, black men are only one option.
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By: nicks1rose on 6/04/2007 5:28PM
I tune in and saw bits and pieces of the show. I thought it was interesting to see Thomas Lopez-Pierre say all those negative things about black women. How is it that all these people are blaming Rap for the way our black community is acting when or profesional men think so little of us. How in the heck can he say "why are the white men taking only the good and educated sista and leaving all the hoodrats." My question to him is why would an "educated or good sista" as he calls us want an man, who thinks and talks like him?
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By: Yolanda on 6/04/2007 5:30PM
I saw the show and unfortunately have seen Thomas in action before on last season's Meet the Faith. Lauren was not loud, she was just stating her point Tonto and stating it quite well I might add. Thomas was a jerk and some of his statements were downright offensive. I will be watching it on a weekly basis and hopefully BET will keep this show on the air since it has so few programs worth my time.
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By: MsMax on 6/04/2007 5:34PM
The second season opener of "Meet the Faith" was great. Although Mr. Lopez-Pierre's statements did cause blood pressure surges at times, I welcomed the exchange between the panel members. As long as the topics educate, stimulate, and enlighten I will tune in.
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By: Kevin Facey on 6/04/2007 5:35PM
I like that the show was extended to an hour, and I think that the show has some substance to it. However, I would not call the show Meet the Faith. It should be called Dialogue, or Conversations, or something better than Meet the Faith.
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By: Chakragold on 6/04/2007 5:36PM
I think although a lot of black men may be hesitant to openly admit it, they secretly agree with a lot of what Thomas (i think that was his name - the guy with glasses) was saying. I, as a black woman, was not shocked or dismayed by his comments because it was not the first time hearing them voiced from black men, especially in candid conversation. However, it is still hard to hear it. As far as the comment from the black woman lawyer about so-called quiet, mousy women being weak - weak is not synonmous with quiet. In fact, it takes a lot of wisdom to know when to talk and when to shut up; how to approach a man - a black man with certain issues and at the right time if you are to get him to hear you and understand you. And sometimes that takes not trying to control the conversation and loud-talk him to get your point across as if you're in a sparring match with him. So I did not agree with her assessment of what being a strong black woman is supposed to consist of if you're not loud and in-your-face like she appeared to be on the show. What was quite interesting to me and wasn't discussed nearly enough is the class issue when it pertains to dating but from the perspective of black men who've "made it" and are in the selection process. Do they even consider black women who aren't in a certain "tax bracket" but are good, decent women? I would have liked more perspective on that. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the show and will watch again.
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By: Tameka on 6/04/2007 5:36PM
I watched the show and I was offended by Thomas' comments. What's really sad is a lot of men have that same mindset...which is SIMPLE. I know I wouldn't want a man like Thomas...wouldn't put up with him. It seems he doesn't respect his wife or the black woman for that matter. The show was interesting though...I will continue to watch.
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