19. True or False: The Church
teaches it is sinful for movies and TV shows to present violence or sinful
behavior.
a.
True
b.
False
THE
ANSWER IS….. False……It is not sinful to portray sins or certain violence
on TV or film. But it is sinful to portray such things without a moral
framework. For example, glorifying the violence of a war or murders, or
portraying violence or other sin in a way that makes it look enjoyable or cool,
would be wrong.
Another example: A movie that
involves adultery or premarital sex cannot make these actions look acceptable
or cool. However, if a moral context is present, where the characters’ actions
are presented as something that is gravely wrong with regrettable consequences,
it can be allowable. (but keep in mind, scenes intended to stir up lust in the
viewer are also wrong even if the moral context is there)
Parents and other couples often
lament it’s almost impossible these days to find TV shows without all the sick
stuff. Some have reported that e-mailing/ writing to TV shows and producers
have helped reduce offensive language and content. If people do not communicate
their concerns, networks will continue to be under the impression that the
people are happy with non-stop jokes about body parts and body functions.
It is no wonder that when
people from foreign countries see the magazines, movies, and celebrity
interviews from this country, they conclude that something is seriously wrong
in America.
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