While I am writing, I do not feel well with myself. Something I thought of while text-messaging my best friend just went awry within me. In between watching “Maury” and getting up the stairs of the Orlando townhouse asking Jesus for forgiveness on a quiet place, I will focus my energy on one thing I do remember from yesteryear: trash TV.
I will unfortunately depart from my usual devotionals to criticize –and then preach to myself- the guilty pleasure that is watching two women fight for a man who has cheated on half the state of Illinois or the small porn-laded woman who fights with his gay brother because a midget was… doing stuff while rolling the tape. These exaggerated and exacerbated fights don’t roll well with many, but others just applaud away at the mere fakery of this type of television…
I will unfortunately depart from my usual devotionals to criticize –and then preach to myself- the guilty pleasure that is watching two women fight for a man who has cheated on half the state of Illinois or the small porn-laded woman who fights with his gay brother because a midget was… doing stuff while rolling the tape. These exaggerated and exacerbated fights don’t roll well with many, but others just applaud away at the mere fakery of this type of television…
*thinks on his mind* But how good are they!
As a Christian, bar none is the chance to condemn the “oohs” and “aahs” of things. I do remember hearing that many things were evil or of the devil at some point in time (e.g.: Internet, TV, jeans on women, make-up). What saddens and upsets me, however, is not the fact that it glorifies violence, sex or infidelity (what shows do not have them on their line-up, excluding ones for kids?), or even the puppetry of television.
What upsets me is the fact that men look as less-brained zealots and women are like flash drives, jumping to everyone at reach. What upsets me is the sword of divide that it brings to people. Will God be glorified on the mess?
Take a look at this:
I will admit, while it is funny to see the exorbitant amount of train wrecks on TV, it also makes me feel bad about them, and it makes me feel bad about myself that I support. Jesus, what's your ruling on this...?
P.S.: Oprah, you're next! Soon and very soon... (OK, people! I did a take-on Wednesday, but I will continue doing them on Monday when I get back from Florida. Also, I will premiere a new segment logo. Please, give me your feedback!)
P.S.: Oprah, you're next! Soon and very soon... (OK, people! I did a take-on Wednesday, but I will continue doing them on Monday when I get back from Florida. Also, I will premiere a new segment logo. Please, give me your feedback!)
