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Originally Posted by Sheltiedad
Then why not have television advertisements with audio only and still pictures (like a powerpoint)? This way they do not have to refuse to use the medium that has the potential to reach more people than any other medium in existence (yes, even than the internet).
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I am not really the one to answer that question. I am con, and could be considered by some ultra con, considering the circles I am in and my background... but I personally don't see a problem advertising on TV if someone wants to do that. I definitely think it could and would be effective to get people to your church.... etc. But I also want to say that I feel strongly that it is best, and most conducive to the spiritual development of ANY individual, to not have a TV in one's home. Having said that, I do sympathize with the sentiment against using visual media as a means of primary communication. The theory goes that visual media (including all forms from movies, video games, tv shows, visual news as opposed to written news etc.) has contributed greatly to the "dumbing down" of society. I think that is a strong argument and I understand those men's views. But I don't think that should preclude the use of video technology as an effective tool, and in some ways the most effective tool, for some kinds of communication. Anyway, now having gone off on a tangent, it's a personal decision as to how they are going to promote their church to the community! I don't see a problem with advertising your church on TV... I do see a problem with visual media becoming a primary means of entertainment, communication, information gathering, and education. Visual media should never replace comunication via the spoken and/or written word.
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