how many christians do not go to the cinema or watch televison or go the movies

I am one person who does not do that I am interested in preachers and teachers who do not and to see how many people do not peform these actionsDOm

I am not clergy and do not hold a teaching position, but work in music.I do not go to movies, and watch little TV. I wish that I did not at all.I cannot seem to resist Speedvision, the History channel at times, and U Tn Vols sports...

see how many people do not peform these actionsCould you share a bit why you are doing this survey?What are your feelings about it?Diane

I'm not in any kind of position of leadership in the church (I'm just a college student), but no - I don't do any of these things. It can make life a little awkward at times with my peers, but I really consider myself blessed to have been raised in a home where movies, television, etc, were just kept out. I know many who observed my family considered this too "legal", but when I see the effect that some of these indulgences of the age have had on other young people, I think a little legality can be good.So.... right, I'm not sure why you're asking this (I'd be interested to know too), but there's an answer for you.

Having a TV won't send you to Hell and not having one doesn't give you a place in Heaven. I have a TV. I do not have cable or anything of that nature. I get 2 channels sometimes 3. I probably watch about 5-10 minutes of public TV a week. I do use my TV for watching DVDs. Right now I probably watch DVD or so a night. I run into a lot of atheist and evolutionist in the street so I've been watching alot of creation science DVDs I have borrowed from a friend. It is very interesting. For me, it makes me realize how perfect God is and that is Word is true. It's true morally, theologically, geographicly, historicly, and scientificly. TV's can be a great tool to learn from. The problem is that most have made it an idol instead of a tool of learning and edification.

I will watch anything that is not obviously corrupt, which 99.something% of the entertainment industry is.I enjoy Way of the Master, Chuck Missler, and Creation Science Evangelism DVD's and any DVD that is constructive. I want to see The Apostle again.Regular programming is so ridiculous. We just went to basic cable, and I haven't plugged the cable up for a while out of laziness, and I haven't missed TV at all. I do like Discovery, History, etc, even though the information of Discovery is way off, I like to hear what the heathen are teaching. Even these shows are boring me in comparison with studying Him, and the things He has done to people in times past.Movies, same thing. I will occasionally watch movies, but get more and more offended spiritually by them. I watched a movie on a plane to the US from overseas that was so blasphemous it was ridiculous. Had Peter talking to a little boy and explaining that the miracle of the fish and loaves was contrived (heavily Catholic in reference).The internet is different, in my opinion, that you basically have the ability to choose what you participate in. Whereas almost all TV and movies are filled with worldly things (sex scenes/nudity, language, violene, etc). This site for example is highly constructive, as well as a list of other ones. I would classify internet as being very different from TV, though it can be used for good or evil just like a phone can be.

There is a TV in my living room that isn't hooked up except to use it with a DVD or VCR. With all the filth that is on TV I don't want it in my house. Movies are the same way. What do I want to sit and listen to someone curse my Lord or mock moral values with filthy jokes?In Christ,GaryE

We have a TV in our living room. We do not and have not had cable, almost since I've been married. We do get two channels, PBS and We get a station, that WAS family friendly, PAX, but they have changed to I and are running some bad shows, so we're gonna get rid of the bunny ears. We also have a VCR and DVD player we have a 2 year old who we let watch Chrstian Videos and the like. We do not go to the movies, I have to agree with most the it is really a waste of time and too expensive.We really don't watch a whole lot of DVDs either, unless they are Bible or educational. Just my two cents.

Greetings,My family and I got rid of our cable and only watch carefully selected DVD's that wont pollute us with immoral filth that just dont profit or edify a child of God.It doesnt make me more loved by God but it makes it easier to love and worship Him by not being distracted nor consumed with watching sitcoms, trash talk shows, or reality shows.Rednosepit

I was just interested because the people who dont are David WilkensonArt Katz said he didnt go to the moviesMose Stoflusdoes anybody know any more preacher who dontI was also interested in everyone else aswell,:) :-) :-) Could you share a bit why you are doing this survey?I was seeing if there is anyone like me!! curiosity more than anything elseWhat are your feelings about it?I just feel alot more free'er , I spend more time and money on books!!

I just feel alot more free'er , So true! When we free up our minds from the information overload and other invasive stimuli that come on the screen, it's awesome what our minds are free to do. I tell my piano students that TV rots their brains. So if they want to be good musicians, they have to sacrifice TV. In my experience kids who watch a lot of TV are not as disciplined, and cannot think as well as those who watch very litte TV/movies.I'm not a movie fan. I must admit that while I would prefer NEVER to see any movies, it is sometimes the thing I must do with my husband. He occasionaly has one for me to watch, and sometimes it is more unloving to refuse. Doing so could actually be a selfish thing - wanting to stick to MY rigid nvictions, MY desires. I have to admit that when this thread first popped up my eyes rolled a bit. I was wondering, "here we go again, more legalism". But your response indicates that you made your choice, not to get more brownie points with God, but because you feel liberated that way. For some, when it is a lifestyle rule that they are requried to follow, then TV abstinence may actually perceive as restrictive. These people (kis?) may feel that they are being controlled. So then their hearts desire may be that they become FREED up to watch what they want. Clearly one who never watches the screen is not necessarily more Christ-focused than one who does.And we need to accept that people have different convictions - not always the same as us or our spiritual heros. Diane

I like Veggie Tales. Even though the show has some real seedy characters, they remind me of my salad days. My only critique is that when it comes to teaching morals, they have no legs to stand on. They have no arms either, but that's for another discussion. Seriously I think the show teaches kids that it's not our ability that's important, but our vegetability. :lol: [image][img align=left]http://www.oklahoma.net/~silvrdal/boblarry.gif[/img]

Veggie Tales, only seeing their pictures make me laugh, they are great :-)

Dear Brethren,I do not watch TV and do not go to the movies! The last film I saw in the cinema was "Luther" and enjoyed it thoroughly. I do watch godly and upbuilding things on my PC. The most recent dvd I watched was a documentary on the life of Billy Graham. What a blessings! When I decided to get rid of the TV, I first cut off the cord and had it stand there for some time. Then I took it out. Since then, my marraige has become a greater blessing and our walk with the Lord has become deeper, more stable. In the first week or so, we didn't know what to do with all the time. We ended up singing hymns on our bed. Isn't that great?On Wednesday nights we started an Hour of Prayer, just the two of us. Some time ago we would've sat in front of the TV, polluting our minds. The Bible says, in whatever you do, give glory to God. Show me the one who can give God glory while watcing soaps, where they lust, envy, hate, steal, etc. and I will question that person's honesty.May the Lord expose our hearts to us.In His love,Gery