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Post by diveforcover on Jul 22, 2010 17:56:25 GMT -5
There seems to be an urban myth in Ireland at the moment that blind eyes will be turned to tvs in the home, providing they're not sitting out obviously in the front room.
Without even starting on the hypocrisy of that alone, what are the forum's feelings on this? Has anyone had personal experiences?
I really can only think of two or three friends out of hundreds who don't have tvs, whether they're inside cupboards, in older teenagers bedrooms ('aah, what can I do', they say, even though they watch it themselves), cars and caravans etc etc.
Any thoughts anybody?
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Post by Gene on Jul 22, 2010 18:37:30 GMT -5
I'm shocked and appalled.
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Post by emy on Jul 22, 2010 19:13:37 GMT -5
There seems to be an urban myth in Ireland at the moment that blind eyes will be turned to tvs in the home, providing they're not sitting out obviously in the front room. Without even starting on the hypocrisy of that alone, what are the forum's feelings on this? Has anyone had personal experiences? I really can only think of two or three friends out of hundreds who don't have tvs, whether they're inside cupboards, in older teenagers bedrooms ('aah, what can I do', they say, even though they watch it themselves), cars and caravans etc etc. Any thoughts anybody? Some people may say we have a TV in our home. Technically they would be correct, but the tube was removed when we got it and it was used only for watching videos - some part of educational programs. A few weeks ago it gave up the ghost. (fyi, I am in the USA - sorry to butt in on UK remarks.)
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Post by ScholarGal on Jul 22, 2010 20:30:03 GMT -5
Some people may say we have a TV in our home. Technically they would be correct, but the tube was removed when we got it and it was used only for watching videos - some part of educational programs. A few weeks ago it gave up the ghost. Finally! Now you can replace your "TV" with a completely innocent looking HD capable computer monitor. You usually have to pay extra to get a digital TV tuner--but I can't see why you'd need that. ;D Then you can use it to watch family home videos, DVDs, and any other type of content that you would normally download to your computer. Our TV gets used to watch TED talks, Netflix, and the scrolling photo collection (we don't hang photos on our walls). The antenna quit working about 6 months ago--so no more nature, history, travel, and cooking shows from public television.
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Post by Claire on Jul 23, 2010 0:18:54 GMT -5
Has someone finally realised that the stable door is gently swinging and the hor-oh i mean the internet is a speck in the distance?
oh, wait ... re-read the OP and replace non-specific-worker-reference ...
"There seems to be an urban myth in Ireland at the moment that blind eyes will be turned by TG to tvs in the home, providing they're not sitting out obviously in the front room."
I wouldn't be brave enough to lay the family silver on that bet.
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Post by freespirit on Jul 23, 2010 16:39:59 GMT -5
I really can only think of two or three friends out of hundreds who don't have tvs, whether they're inside cupboards, in older teenagers bedrooms ('aah, what can I do', they say, even though they watch it themselves), cars and caravans etc etc. Any thoughts anybody? Should we pass around a collection plate or have a bake sale to raise money for them? fs
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Post by diveforcover on Jul 23, 2010 19:20:47 GMT -5
In your attempts to appear witty, freespirit, you've somewhat missed the point.
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Post by ronhall on Jul 23, 2010 21:01:01 GMT -5
One thing I've noticed around these parts is the older folks in assisted living and nursing home situations often have televisions, usually turned on when I've gone to visit. However the selected programming is usually pretty benign -- nature programs, sports, news, weather, cooking demos and the like.
However there was one old lady, now passed away to her reward, would not so much as even glance at the television as she passed through the main recreation room where most of the old folks were gathered around a big screen setup in their wheel chairs. She would actually shield her face with her Bible when I would wheel her past.
Personally I don't believe adhering to a religion based on a total television viewing ban will assure me that heaven's gates will swing open widely for me when my time us up. On the other hand, some I've made special time to visit have been so engrossed in the program of the moment that they didn't even so much as acknowledge my presence. I wonder if I have a wrong spirit to feel justified in not attempting to visit those individuals on any frequent basis.
As for us, we have a small Panasonic with a built-in video tape player as well as an external disc player that can also be hooked up to it. It was one someone dropped off here and never returned to claim it. We used it a few times to view some instructional videos as well as some Tai Chi exercise stuff. But it wasn't very satisfying, so it sets on a shelf with a bunch of other stuff. Poor thing!
Concerning the devil being in the television -- of course, he's everywhere walking to and fro across the face of this earth seeking whom he may devour! Sometimes my mind drifts, even in the Sunday morning meeting and I realize even in that place I am not totally exempt of his influence. Maybe I'm not at devout as most, but that is just the way it is with me.
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Post by freespirit on Jul 23, 2010 22:57:22 GMT -5
In your attempts to appear witty, freespirit, you've somewhat missed the point. Was this... ... a rhetorical question? fs
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Post by emy on Jul 23, 2010 23:07:42 GMT -5
FS, just want to say, *I* am glad you are here.
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Post by placid-void on Jul 24, 2010 0:32:29 GMT -5
These threads continue to mystify me. A TV. An object. There are many objects I enconter each day. Useful objects. Not so useful objects. Pretty objects. Distracting objects. Scary objects. Some I interact with some I don't. People. People are not objects they are fellows on the journey with me. Some provide me with love, some provide guidance, some provide inspiration and some provide correction. All provide communion. Then from time to time I stop. Do I see, do I hear, do I feel (from within) the inspiration to be a little better person than I was a moment before. On those occasions when some little light does shine through, I realize how unimportant it was to be concerned about what object I or someone else had sequestered away in a cupboard somewhere. Sometimes I even see how silly it was/is to sequester those objects away from the sight of others. Seldom is it these objects that either bring the light or quench it. For me, this represents freedom and freedom begets faith.
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Post by diveforcover on Jul 24, 2010 16:03:30 GMT -5
It's a hard one to crack. You see we now of course have the technology to argue that a computer is a tv. Is watching a DVD (which seems to be acceptable) just a tv with a pause button?
In five years or so, streaming tv will become normal on home computers, I see here in UK that BT are offering a phone and Sky Sports package for sole use with a computer. Mind you, with no need for aerials or dishes, watching tv on a computer is clearly the way forward for friends.
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Post by Claire on Jul 24, 2010 16:09:55 GMT -5
realplayer on my phone .. goodness me ... streaming tv on my navigation system ... drat, what can I do ...
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Post by Rob Sargison on Jul 24, 2010 17:44:33 GMT -5
These threads continue to mystify me. A TV. An object. There are many objects I enconter each day. Useful objects. Not so useful objects. Pretty objects. Distracting objects. Scary objects. Some I interact with some I don't. People. People are not objects they are fellows on the journey with me. Some provide me with love, some provide guidance, some provide inspiration and some provide correction. All provide communion. Then from time to time I stop. Do I see, do I hear, do I feel (from within) the inspiration to be a little better person than I was a moment before. On those occasions when some little light does shine through, I realize how unimportant it was to be concerned about what object I or someone else had sequestered away in a cupboard somewhere. Sometimes I even see how silly it was/is to sequester those objects away from the sight of others. Seldom is it these objects that either bring the light or quench it. For me, this represents freedom and freedom begets faith. Amen yknot. Reminded of this song from BJ Thomas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cEZjSp0ZSQ
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Post by freespirit on Jul 24, 2010 18:43:12 GMT -5
watching tv on a computer is clearly the way forward for friends. It would be easier to watch TV on your cellphone than your computer at gospel meeting. fs
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2010 20:50:52 GMT -5
Somehow all of this discussion reminds me of a radio/TV pastor that I sort of "loved to hate" that I listened to on a long work commute many years ago. He was arrogant, smoked a cigar, and made sure that everyone knew he was sleeping with his girlfriends while trying to decide which one to marry. (you always check under the hood, he said.) All of this is TMI but it does set the background. He believed that the Lord could NOT return until every household had a TV because--and this is side splitting--how else could "every eye see Him" when he returned?
so, single-handedly, the f&w's who don't have a TV are preventing the Lord's return. Run that by a worker! At any, his name was Dr. Scott and he has since gone on to where even the IRS cannot reach him (and they wanted him) and technology has changed. He might have had to adjust his message. On long drives in bad traffic, I "almost" miss him!
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