The Brady Bunch

[1peterlight]

en·ter·tain·ment [en-ter-teyn-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of entertaining; agreeable occupation for the mind; diversion; amusement

Origin:

1525–35; entertain + -ment

en·ter·tain [en-ter-teyn]

verb (used with object)

1. to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.

-MENT

— suffix forming nouns

1. indicating state, condition, orquality.

Enter - come into

Tain - hold or (possess)

Ment - mind

and so this puts the concept of "television programming" into a whole new context for me.

so it comes into your mind, takes possession of it, and maintains that hold.

when what's being pumped into your subconscious is violence sex money and drugs, the result is evident.

i don't like being hypnotized. people pay for all these channels..

wow it really does change the perspective. pretty sick, what I have found from studying a many sick and abhorred thing about our society is that often the truth is painfully obvious but often overlooked or negated.

[OneLight]

It is always wise to remember that we are what we take in, no matter if it is food, music, movies, tv, even discussions. That is why it is highly suggest in Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

[Fez]

I watch a lot of TV.

But I do use the remote ruthlessly.......

I also have a thing called a PVR decoder which allows me to tape the programs or series I want to watch (Like Masterchef), and then fast forward the commercials. I like that......

[GoldenEagle]

Anyone else ready to give up television altogether?

Said good riddance to mine 6 months after converting to Christianity and never looked back. I knew that it was full of garbage I shouldn't be watching that I had previously enjoyed thoroughly. Romans always comes to mind.

Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

way to take a passage out of context. That passage is referring to people who refuse christianity and pursue their own lustful desires and sins, instead. Can TV fall into this category? yes. But not all TV is-there is still some good, clean television out there-such as duck dynasty. There are also several shows that while arnt "christian" are clean. and to come out and say all TV is evil, and that everyone who watches it, seems to speak just a bit of pride if you ask me.

So you choose to attack my character. Nice move Pat. That is a pivotal move by anyone who is cut by that which is said. Just ask David's brother. Of course I never said all TV was evil. I said that I was watching a lot of things that I knew I should not be watching and chose to get rid of my TV all together. Maybe you want to go back and read what I wrote? I did say that the TV was full of garbage. I did not say that the TV only has garbage on it. Cheers.

It wasnt an attack on your character, however, looking back on that, I can see where one could think I was, and I do apologize, please forgive me-it really was not intended as such, one of those speak before I think type deals.

Now, let me rephrase my argument. I got the impression that you were arguing that all tv was "evil" and that we should not be watching it, and it came across as a "you shalt not watch tv" using that one verse, which I feel was taken a bit out of context, especially if we were just to take the one verse-which is what led to my misunderstanding of your initial post.

Again, I apologize for offending you-I know I have a tendency to be brash in my debating, and usually I think through my replies and edit multiple times before pushing the post button. This was one of the times I did not, and it was foolish of me. I am sorry.

No problem Pat. I also see how my words could have been taken other than I meant. It is way to common. "There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure cause you know sometimes words have two meanings." For this cause I try to be as understanding as I can and the whole not in person forum typing out and reading of words leaves so much open to the evil one to throw out a thought for us to sink our teeth into. Sorry if I misunderstood your intentions myself.

About the bible on the History channel deal: I am not watching it but I am hearing about it second hand at work through a guy who is. From what he shared, it is anything but the real deal. Buyer beware.

This reminds me of true fellowship and love - Koinonia.

You guys are an encouragement to me.

God bless,

GE

Koinonia

~ Noun

Christian fellowship or communion with God or with fellow Christians; said in particular of the early Christian community

[joi]

My favorite is the weather channel!

[Sevenseas]

TV is like money.......the user decides the end result.

[wingnut-]

TV is like money.......the user decides the end result.

I agree with your outlook on this, I think there are things on television which can be beneficial, as well as shows that are "mind garbage." It's a personal decision that people can make as to what they consume. I have never been an avid television watcher, and oddly enough the few shows I like are specifically avoided by others I noticed lol. In the end how we choose to entertain ourselves is subjective, for myself, I prefer a good book or a news article.

[JTC]

Yeah but I long for shows like, My Three Sons, Leave it to Beaver, Ozzy and Harriet, Father Knows Best, and Donna Reed. Shows like that were both entertaining, and they usually had a good moral lesson in them. Even Dick Van Dyke was one I rarely missed.

I have a 35 year old friend who thought "That 70's Show" was similar. I guess maybe for his generation it was. But I watched it awhile, and found there was too much emphasis on sex. But I guess compared to all the other shows he had while growing up, this was one of the better ones.

I like this young man and I feel badly for him. He's actually quite moral for his age, which makes him confused. But I'm going way off topic.

[missmuffet]

Yeah but I long for shows like, My Three Sons, Leave it to Beaver, Ozzy and Harriet, Father Knows Best, and Donna Reed. Shows like that were both entertaining, and they usually had a good moral lesson in them. Even Dick Van Dyke was one I rarely missed.

I have a 35 year old friend who thought "That 70's Show" was similar. I guess maybe for his generation it was. But I watched it awhile, and found there was too much emphasis on sex. But I guess compared to all the other shows he had while growing up, this was one of the better ones.

I like this young man and I feel badly for him. He's actually quite moral for his age, which makes him confused. But I'm going way off topic.

I watched those shows such as Leave it to Beaver when I was a kid.They were ok.

en·ter·tain [en-ter-teyn]

verb (used with object)

1. to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.

Television shows of today do not hold my attention pleasantly......

[saved34]

lol no. TV has some amazing shows, and there are some good reality shows. Dual survivor, Parking Wars, Ax Men, etc. Honestly as a red blooded American male I enjoy good action shows and movies with violence and shoot outs. The only stuff I try to avoid is the sexually explicit stuff. The Brady Bunch was awesome back in the day though. I suspect I'll have a tv in some form until our Lord returns.