Sinful Technology or Sinful Content? - Page 4

192281 · #31 07-02-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Standards

You might think that you are presenting your case well, but this has all been said before. Books are easy to control. I simply buy what I want to read, and abstain from books that could be harmful to my walk with God. Computer? The only reasons I use it is for this forum, music and my wife uses facebook. Radio? I only listen to Christian stations.

Whether you choose to admit it or not, people remember more of what they see than what they hear. This is a known fact. The sad thing is, my co-worker who is a sinner, will admit that Hollywood pushes sin. She'll admit it, but no one on this forum will. That's just sad.

I highly doubt any christian at all would say that Hollywood does not push sin. We all know Hollywood does but what wea are saying is you can regulate what is watched on a TV just as easy as any other form of enterainment.
Facebook has adds popping up on the side all the time for different things and sometimes those products or images arent always pure! Also radio is just like TV, you turn to the channel you know is ok and dont allow the others to be on!!! VERY SIMPLE STAN

Sis Elaine · #32 07-02-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Standards

You might think that you are presenting your case well, but this has all been said before. Books are easy to control. I simply buy what I want to read, and abstain from books that could be harmful to my walk with God. Computer? The only reasons I use it is for this forum, music and my wife uses facebook. Radio? I only listen to Christian stations.

Whether you choose to admit it or not, people remember more of what they see than what they hear. This is a known fact. The sad thing is, my co-worker who is a sinner, will admit that Hollywood pushes sin. She'll admit it, but no one on this forum will. That's just sad.

I think everyone admits Hollywood represents sin because they don't know God. All things on tv are not sinful or pushing sin. If it works best for your family to abstain from tv or watching certain movies that is your decision and what you feel is best.

192281 · #33 07-02-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Standards

Well, I hope you take those precautions, because a lot of "Christians" don't.

If I had children in my house I would absolutely have locks on channels that are not suitable just like I would have software on my computer that would not allow certain things to come up..... ITS ALL COMMON SENSE!!!

Sis Elaine · #34 07-02-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

We are very protective of what our children watch. I agree that even a few seconds of exposure to something graphic can be harmful to a small child's psyche. There are family friendly channels that don't EVER have graphic content of any kind. Those are the ones our children are allowed to freely access.

I don't believe in being over-protective, but we should be in control of what our children view and when, in direct proportion to their level of maturity. As a parent, I know when my child is ready to be educated in various areas, and I'm not going to allow a third person or media source to dictate that for me.

Bottom line--I think it's the content that matters, not the technology, but content DOES matter. Protecting your children (and yourself) from certain content is responsible and prudent.

You have been raised good. What a blessing to your children.

Cindy · #35 07-02-2010, 02:15 PM

I think some kids see and hear things in some churches they should never have to. Gossiping and backbiting, of course some hear and see that at home too.

192281 · #36 07-02-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sis Elaine

I think everyone admits Hollywood represents sin because they don't know God. All things on tv are not sinful or pushing sin. If it works best for your family to abstain from tv or watching certain movies that is your decision and what you feel is best.

Exactly...Stan, Im not saying you are wrong or bad for not having a TV. Growing up me didnt have one and I turned out ok. It wasnt due to religious reasons because my mother wasnt very religious but we didnt have one because she thought it’s a waste of time and wanted us to be out playing or if we were inside we were studying, reading, or playing games, she has a doctorate in Education..Might explain it a bit..ha

It’s ok to feel the way you do about your family and your walk with God but it’s not Ok to say it’s a sin.

allstate1 · #37 07-02-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy

I think some kids see and hear things in some churches they should never have to. Gossiping and backbiting, of course some hear and see that at home too.

Yea I remember an affair that came out in my church that was between two of the singers! This was in the mid 80's I remember it like it was yesterday but I cant recall any of the ficitious characters on TV!

192281 · #38 07-02-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy

I think some kids see and hear things in some churches they should never have to. Gossiping and backbiting, of course some hear and see that at home too.

Yes this stuff is everywhere. I use to run our Childrens Ministry and one of the little girls told me her mom and dad think Im going to hell because I have a tattoo on my arm...ha, looks like they had me for dinner and didnt even bother waiting till the little ones were in bed.

allstate1 · #39 07-02-2010, 02:23 PM

I wonder what the per capita percentage of sinners is/was before and after TV was invented?

OnTheFritz · #40 07-02-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Standards

You might think that you are presenting your case well, but this has all been said before. Books are easy to control. I simply buy what I want to read, and abstain from books that could be harmful to my walk with God. Computer? The only reasons I use it is for this forum, music and my wife uses facebook. Radio? I only listen to Christian stations.

Whether you choose to admit it or not, people remember more of what they see than what they hear. This is a known fact. The sad thing is, my co-worker who is a sinner, will admit that Hollywood pushes sin. She'll admit it, but no one on this forum will. That's just sad.

Because it's been said before, does not mean it isn't a strong case

I respect your decision to not have a TV - we didn't for many years when I was a kid. My point is that you can demonize the technology all you want, but it is just a medium. There are plenty of good things to watch - some of which comes from Hollywood. I can name you numerous films with strong moral messages.

As an aside (and this may not apply to you), I always hear the anti-Hollywood arguments from people that have no issues with professional sports, and I'd like to suggest that is a bit of a double standard. People talk about the immoral examples set by actors and filmmakers, yet even many pastors have no problem supporting their local sports teams despite the decadence, drug use, alcohol, immorality and everything that goes along with that. I always find that irritating. Stepping down from the soapbox now.