It is a Truth Universally Acknowledged…
February 27, 2008
Please do forgive me for quoting Austen on such a title for my post, but I would like to continue in the field of my television article. Naturally, “It is a Truth Universally Acknowledged” that there is something horribly gone wrong with the means of media in the current age. We all agree that there is something wrong, but have we ever placed the idea to a significant conclusion? From what I’ve seen, no one has. We just attribute it all to ‘evil.’ That attribution to ‘evil’ is a rather foolish one in itself, since after all, evil does not happen on it’s own. Evil is an act of will… So logically, there must be some doer so that the action may be done. When getting down to the basic point, it’s a rather simple analysis. Satan himself is responsible. But is he responsible in the sense that he runs his own broadcasting station? No, of course not. But rather, one must look at this from a figurative stance as well. I would like to particularly point out the nature of the Dark Lord of Tolkien’s world. I may be going a bit off edge for drawing a comparison between Tolkien’s works and the happenings in the modern world, but hasn’t anyone the imposing darkness? Or rather, the storm that has been slowly gathering? Blocking out the light of day? For Sauron shall have dominion over the world, even unto the ending of time. Or should I say “Satan?” Since naturally, after the fall of man, Satan has been given lordship over this world, and all that is in it. A rather dreadful comparison, but one can find the situation much like that in the Rings Trilogy.
Them
I would like to devote this portion of the post to the identification of the people responsible for the garbage on television, and the constant push of different agendas across the silver screen. Basically, there are no directly identifiable groups with which to openly place the blame for the current situation on. Though, it would be an error to simply throw the blame on the devil and be done with it. For as mentioned above, evil does not happen on it’s own. There is always a doer and a receiver, in all circumstances, and that is a basic law of fundamental science. So it would be most logical to think that there is someone out there bent on the destruction of the human soul, since after all, all the garbage on television is BENT on the destruction of soul. So clearly, the devil is the main mastermind behind the war for the soul, but the question arises, who would fight in his ranks? Anyone in the state of sin, will gladly work for their lord and master. Willingly? I know not, but when in the state of sin, they themselves blindly cooperate in his plan to catch souls.
Motive
Now, in order to figure out what would be the motive of the person who is responsible for the filth in the media, we must look to a somewhat familiar outlook on the situation. Fr. Ignatius gave a perfect explanation of the role of Pro-Choice Catholics as ‘anonymous’ Satanists, and clearly, it is the same example for this, since who else would help Satan aside from ‘anonymous’ Satanists who give him honor and devotion. I’m not saying that Pro-Choice Catholics are responsible for the problem with media, but rather, that the ‘anonymous’ Satanist stance carries over into a darker and broader use. I am sure that there are actually people who devote themselves to Satan’s work, much like that of those creatures which render service to Sauron. But none-the-less, to put the blame simply on Satan is rather illogical, since he DOES have minions who cooperate with him in this world, and who are working for the same purpose.
February 27, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Satan sure has a lot of helpers….and they are doing quite a darn good job…
So, my Dad has always said that the media is controlled by the world of the elitists..those who seek for power and money of course by corrupting minds through tv, music, movies and magazine companies etc etc.
So, not to be harsh or anything, but when we watch movies from specific companies or buy things from corporations that promote world corruption (in a way) then aren’t we partaking in sin?
I just want to know what others think about that. Because sometimes I feel guilty when I do watch movies when I know that the production company supports gay rights or abortion, euthanasia etc etc.. or even watching Youtube when I know there are bad videos on it..but does anyone else feel this way??
I mean, are we really responsible for helping in the destruction of morals and of “Middle Earth” if we are subtly supporting the sources even if not intentionally?
February 27, 2008 at 4:52 PM
An excellent comment!
Basically, your father is right. But if we are to openly search for these ‘elitists,’ you necessarily won’t find anyone. We know they exist, because logically, someone must have the money to run these shows. But aside from that, there is a definite sign of an elaborate plan. Everything happens for a reason…
When speaking of whether we partake in a sin for watching a movie made by a certain company, or buying goods made in China, there is a fine line. One the issue of China, we can no longer try to ‘buy’ American, since, after all, it seems as though China as bought all the manufacturing patents… On the issue of films, that’s a good point, I’ll do a little research into that one. As a matter of fact, my friend’s mom made mention of that article. With Youtube, there is good and bad, just like the internet, just like television, and just like the book store. One the other hand, we can use these ‘ill’ means of communication to our own disposal. Like the Friars running a Youtube account and the like.
So when you get down to it, we’re all part of this world, and all our actions constitute towards either it’s development or corruption. Marcus Aurelius gave a wonderful example of life. He said something along the lines of: “If you are doing what is right, never mind whether you are freezing with cold or beside a good fire; heavy-eyed, or fresh from a sound sleep; reviled or applauded; in the act of dying, or about some other piece of business. For even dying is part of the business of life; and there too no more is required of us than: ‘to see the moment’s work well done.’” So he analogy, is that life is a like a giant play, and we all have our parts, which we must play to the best of our abilities.
February 27, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Gosh I love “Gladiator”…
Marcus Aurelieus was such a wise man!
So what he says is absolutely true: if you are doing what is right, never mind whether you are freezing with a cold…”
But…as long as you are doing what is right in God’s eyes and not your own eyes.. for our eyes can be corrupted through the ways of the world…and through “peer pressure” and swayed by others’ opinions.
Thankfully we are imprinted with a natural law which helps us know what is morally correct…even though so many people (Atheists) fail to accept this natural law as being a “Godly Gift”..
So we do know right from wrong even if we may reject that thought when we sin…
Nonetheless, it is still hard to see sometimes if what we are doing (or not doing) is the right thing or is the wrong thing..like my uncertainty of watching Youtube when every time I go on the front page there is evidence of a dirty video right there..
I know it’s not a big deal as long as I am not searching for “sin”, but it still makes me uneasy..I think that this would be a good homily topic for Father Angelo…*hint hint*
February 27, 2008 at 7:18 PM
‘Gladiator’ was awesome… *cough*
Yes, often enough that is the case. Man can easily be blinded by his own sin, and that is where the entire method of simply using human reason as a guide goes wrong. (The Atheist mentality.) Since the average person often falls to peer pressure and fear of what may be thought of him.
The uncertainty is pretty natural, since it is pretty much the sign of a good conscience doing its part. But allow me to introduce something to you. The built-in Search Engine for the FireFox Browser. Tis allows you to bypass the main page and go directly to your search!
February 27, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Hmm..why was there a cough after you said “Gladiator was awesome”? Were you implying that it wasn’t great? Do you wanna fight or something? because I have studied long and hard the life of a gladiator..beware..haha jk
Unfortunately I do not have FireFox browser thing and if I did I probably would not know how to set it up!!
But thanks anyways..I guess I will just close my eyes when I go on…
February 27, 2008 at 9:07 PM
For a perfect example for ‘elitists’ controling the media all we have to do is look at The Brothers Grim, the ones who bring us stories such as Snow White, Hancel and Gretel, Rumpelskiltson (i probably spelled thoes wrong) and so on. The storys as we know it are GREATLY watered down but the agenda still gets pushed through. I read today the original story of Hancel and Gretel and it is no doubt the works of Satin himself.
The Borthers Grim got in trouble when people found out how their sotries effected the children after reading them so they were then watered down. But the piont is that these two brothers were corrupting innocent youth in the same fashoin that it is getting done today, through something that was thought to be harmless. And you know what Our Lord says about those who corrupt the youth, that it would be better for them if they were never born. I offer no consoluation for the souls in Hell but to show the severity of this statement, it is better to be in Hell for ever thatn to never be born. WOW thats pretty powerful.
February 28, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Handmaiden,
And no, I don’t plan on fighting a girl…there is no honor in that…
The reason for the cough is rather simple. I enjoyed the movie for its other qualities besides the violence and awesome battle scenes. *chuckles* Just a great movie!
Marc,
I necessarily wouldn’t say that the Brothers Grim are an example of ‘elitists,’ but rather, they are a clear example of the ill effects which story telling can have. I tend to wonder how many stories of today are like their original ones, having an ‘effect’ on children. It’s a scary notion when something can have such an effect on a person. I also wonder on how television can do the same thing. If anything, I wouldn’t say that these are elitists, but rather, these are supported by elitists. Someone MUST know the nature of the soul, on how to trap it, and make sure that they cannot escape. Much like the strategic placement of ‘pornographic’ magazines at the eye level of children and youth. It all is part of a strategy, and someone is moving the pieces on the chess board.
And you are right. Often enough, the main course of information is being watered down, but the agenda is being pushed. Just look at the Golden Compass. The filmmakers watered it down so as not to rile up the general ‘Christian’ audience as much, but it is still the same agenda being pushed across the silver screen.
February 28, 2008 at 5:21 PM
yea now that i think about it they probably wern’t really ‘elitists’.
February 28, 2008 at 9:30 PM
But still, an excellent point.
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