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Is this all there is?
Television
The
question here is one of reality. Is what we see on the TV screen reality or a
conceptualization of someone's reality? If you are looking to TV to answer
life's questions you are being given mixed messages. That is true whether you
are viewing sitcoms, talk shows, news programs, documentaries or commercials.
Take a closer look with a critical mindset. Is not the true goal of TV
manipulation? Everyone puts their "spin" on an issue trying to impart
their particular value system. TV is a value-shaper and most do not judge it by
any objective standard of right and wrong, but rather the judgment criteria is
whether or not it gives us pleasure or makes us feel good about ourselves.
What
is the real reason we watch TV? Is it for entertainment, for edification, for
elucidation or for escapism? Do we use TV to escape from the problems in OUR
reality? Let me ask you a question -- did TV ever solve one of your personal
problems? Probably not. But it did make you forget
your problem for a time, time that could have been spent solving that problem.
Who
or what defines reality for you? What is your metaphysic and what are its
parameters? Is matter all there is, or is there a supernatural aspect to this
universe? Where do you go to find the answer? Maybe we should not be trusting the opinions expressed on TV but rather looking
to the factual statements on reality found in the Scriptures. How do you judge
right from wrong? Do you have an objective standard or do you just go by your
feelings? Right and wrong never change, only opinions about what is right and
what is wrong change.
The
Bible tells us we are "made in God's image" (Genesis 1:26). TV tries
to remake our image utilizing whatever behavior value happens to be in at the
moment. Stop and think, who do you want to be your
image-maker, God or fallible humans?
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