what we watch

[IreneM]

I have a christian friend who watches buffy the vampier slayer and ses nothing wrong with it

alot of chrisitans go to see fantasy movies or read fantasy books

I have been angry at most of what is on the TV and at the movies theaters for a long time and I don't see how christians can say it is ok because they know it is only pretend or not real or what ever

We as christians need to take a stand and say no I won't watch that show because of content or read that book because it deals with unscriptual things

look how many parents let their kids read harry potter because James Dobson said it was ok !!

Even in here I have read where some alot as a matter of fact have been to movies that no christian should go see yet they see nothing wrong with it at all because as they say they know it is not real or deep down it has a christian theme to it

Am I so out of tune with things that I stand on a soap box that is crumbleing ??

In Christ

IreneM

[Guest]

"Be careful, little eyes, what you see..."

[Grace1479]

I would say definitely YES. We must remember, if we are children of God, He lives inside of us, and what we watch, He watch as well. We can't tell Him to go away for a moment so we can do things that's not to the glory of God

[Guest Biblicist]

Reminds me of a couple of songs I knew when I was a kid. The first was on WCRF 103.3. The second is by a group called Farrell and Farrell from the 70's.

Input, output

That is what it's all about

Input, output

What goes in is what comes out

Input, output

Your mind is a computer who's

Input, output

Daily you must choose

PEOPLE IN A BOX

Music and Lyrics

Bob Farrell, Eddie De Garmo

WELL , I ROLLED OUT OF MY BED - I WAS FEELING SEMI-DEAD

SO I WANDERED FROM THE BEDROOM TO THE COFFEE

THEN I WOKE UP TO THE SOUND OF LITTLE PEOPLE ALL AROUND

RELENTLESS NOISES FROM THAT T.V. THERE BESIDE ME

AND THEY TOLD WHAT TO WEAR - HOW TO SMELL AND DO MY HAIR

AND HOW TO CHARGE THE NEW CAR I'LL BE BUYING

I JUST SAT AND SOAKED IT IN - AREN'T THESE PEOPLE ALL MY FRIENDS

IT NEVER DAWNED ON US THAT THEY COULD ALL BE LYING

PEOPLE IN A BOX - T.V. PERSONALITIES

THEY SHOW ME HOW TO LIVE

IN SPECIFIC GENERALITIES

PEOPLE IN A BOX - OUT OF BED AND TUNE 'EM IN

HOW MUCH DO I LEARN

FROM PEOPLE IN A BOX

WELL, I COMPLETELY BOUGHT IT ALL - REVOLVING CREDIT WALL-TO-WALL

WITHOUT A PAYMENT TIL SEPT. 89

CAN I RUN - CAN I ESCAPE - ARE THEY ALIVE OR JUST ON TAPE

THEY SEEM SO WORLDLY AND SO WELCOME TO THE EYE

HEAVY PRESSURE FROM THE START - T.V. MADNESS STOLE OUR HEART

BLACK AND WHITE AND VIVID COLOR TURNED TO GREY

DAYTIME SOAPS THEY'RE NOT CLEAN - NIGHTIME COPS BLAST THRU OUR

SCREEN

WE'RE A NEILSEN RATING LIVING ON DISPLAY

ARE THESE SULTANS OF VIDEO ACTIVITY

TRULY THE MASTERS OF MY DESTINY

WAS I CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF TRINITRON

CAN JESUS EVER ENDORSE MEDIOCRITY

WHILE WE CONSUME HOURS OF PROGRAMMED PHILOSOPHY

WILL WE EVER LEARN OFF IS AS EASY TO TURN AS ON

[Leonard]

We become what we fill our minds with.

[Marnie]

I would say He likely has more important things on His mind. Not that what you watch on TV isn't important, but I think as believers, we have tremendous freedom to "eat all kinds of meat," so to speak. Years ago it was frowned upon by some in the church to read comic books, or go into a movie theater, even to see a Disney movie, or listen to secular music on AM radio! I think certain cultural things fall within the area of personal discretion. I find it hilarious that Christian families will sit and watch "Escape From Witch Mountain," or "Sleeping Beauty," yet claim Rowling is doomed to the fiery pits of Hell because her Harry Potter books have literary witchcraft in them. The most popular TV show in my church is 24, believe it or not, because of its conservative values! Of course there is a segment of the church that would say that show is far to violent for Christians to watch, so they'll watch less violent shows instead, like Desperate Housewives or The View... Or better yet, our cultured church members who wouldn't be caught dead in front of the boob tube don't think twice about sitting and watching Swan Lake at the opera, or other events for the cultured, like Equus or Cats. They'll tolerate the nudity, near nudity and bad language because, you know, it's high culture, unlike TV which is, you know, so provincial.

In the realm of popular culture, we should be guided, not so much by "What Would Jesus Watch," because that opinion changes from decade to decade, but rather by the question, "How does this show affect my relationship with Christ?" If you have a problem with 24 or The Office, then don't watch those shows. But for those of us who don't take television seriously (because we know it's all make believe and that vampires aren't real), don't be too judgmental. As my pastor says, when you point an accusing finger at a brother, there are three other fingers and a big thumb pointing back at you.

I would say in heaven the topic of discussion around the heavenly water cooler isn't what we watched on TV last night, but with whom did we share the Gospel?

[Guest Biblicist]

Philippians 4:8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

If God wasn't interested in what we put in our minds he would not have said things like this.

[Marnie]

Philippians 4:8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

If God wasn't interested in what we put in our minds he would not have said things like this.

Well, seeing as they didn't have TV back then, I don't think this is an admonition against TV. But you are proving my point. Given the context of Phil. 4, it is evident how G-d wants us to live. Assuming we follow the previous verses, then this whole discussion becomes mute:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable

[Scarletprayers]

I don't disagree with Marnie, or Gia and Leonard for that matter, I said for "me" because each of us have certain things that cripple our walk, what is a stumbling block for me would not bother somebody else. If God touches you and says, this is something YOU should not do, then stay away from it. My stumbling block was certain books and movies that I liked watching, yet these same stories filled me with fear, yes I love horror stories, after I stopped myself from watching/reading them, I found God came closer and eased my mind and worries. I don't read threads on here about demons and such for the exact same reason. These type of things hurt my walk.

[Guest Biblicist]

Well, seeing as they didn't have TV back then, I don't think this is an admonition against TV. But you are proving my point. Given the context of Phil. 4, it is evident how G-d wants us to live. Assuming we follow the previous verses, then this whole discussion becomes mute:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable