Comments on: Race, Sex and Religion

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:58:00 +0000

Whew… thanks “b”. I must have missed all those other issues. If it weren’t for those kind enough to remind of the important issues like gluttony - I might have completely glossed over them. I hope to spend some time on some other important sinful issues like disorganization and unprofitable discussion.

By: b

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:19:33 +0000

I was making a point that sexual immorality is not the only issues out there. Scott deals and focuses on those issues. I was wanting him to be more aware of all the issues.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 19:02:55 +0000

>like the divide between THE BLUE STATES and the red states

Be more specific. What do you mean by the divide between the ‘blue states’ and the ‘red states?’ Are there any particular issues you are concerned with?

By: Magnum Serpentine

Magnum Serpentine — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 16:59:04 +0000

Now we are worrying over Gluttony. I think there are a lot more things to worry about, like the divide between THE BLUE STATES and the red states, a madman who was elected president by 59 million people whom I seriously am wondering about… yeal a lot more to worry about than just gluttony. a whole lot more.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:09:26 +0000

Wow… didn’t know what I was starting! At least people are thinking about it, though.

Samuel: I’m not talking about blame at all. I’m talking about taking the initiative to change what’s on the tv. I don’t even watch broadcast/cable tv - at all. But that little square box with the clear screen that magically displays pictures isn’t evil of itself. It is much of the content that is the problem. The FCC is a government organization designed to police the radio, television and any other broadcast medium. Standards of decency should be set and enforced. Individually, we should be responsible for what we watch, but as a community in a democracy we should act responsibly to make sure that public communication is monitored for decency.

Jerry: The tv doesn’t have to be mostly “trash for money”. We - as a body of people in a democracy - have the right to stand up and say “this is unacceptable” and expect to be heard. It’s still a democracy last time I checked. Why do so many Christians think we should simply surrender major lines of communication to garbage. Rather, shouldn’t we stand up and object. If you haven’t checked, most people don’t want that crap on their tv… why should we let Hollywood and big media companies decide what’s acceptable.

Everybody: My main point was that the uproar was not about race (which was the claim of the SI writer), it was about moral decency in public communication - especially during prime time television when children are watching.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:51:55 +0000

The If you dont like it, dont watch it! maxim is only logical if we pretend that we live in a world with only adults. We shouldn’t put the pursuit of pleasure over the consideration of the harmful effects on children.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 01:55:45 +0000

Here’s my rebuttle to God…I know I shouldn’t have watched it but i thought the FCC was supposed to filter the trash out. And i know I probably could have gotten a richer education, but I went to public schools so it wasn’t really my fault, right?

If you know and understand that TV is mostly “trash for money” and you said so yourself, then don’t be suprised when you see trash! Don’t go looking for a beautiful sunset at a garbage landfill, and when you don’t see one, don’t get upset!

By: samuel

samuel — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:11:01 +0000

Yes, but isnt there a verse from the Bible that states we shall not put anything evil in front of us? Yes, I agree the FCC should regulate the images but are we going to stand in front of God and blame the FCC or blame us for viewing the images.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 16:18:22 +0000

Alison, I certainly agree that we could all spend a bit more time at the library! But I also think that to agree with “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it!” maxim is to cede a primary mode of communication to people who want to just display trash for money. The FCC is required to regulate this kind of thing for that very reason.

By the same argument, I could say… if you don’t like porn magazines and videos in the library - don’t go! Or… if you want to practice your religion, stay in your house, church, etc…

I hope that makes sense.

By: alison

alison — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 04:32:02 +0000

I think everyone’s whining and complaining a little too much over this. My feeling is that if offensive television content bothers you, stop watching tv. You can’t expect everyone to conform to your personal moral beliefs. I stopped watching television some time ago and don’t miss it. I have time to read more Max Lucxado, and life is good. Now stop your whining and go to the library.