So I have been thinking a lot about exactly what I'd be interested in for this media presentation. I was trying to do something that fit my personality and who I am, and I think that I have come across an idea that may work: the presentation of Christianity in media.
Namely, I guess I will be looking at common practices of Christianity on television (yes, those horrid tvangelists) and in the news (such as the comment by that priest about Haiti). I think it will be interesting to compare what I believe with how the media presents what "Christians should believe." Maybe I can even dispell some preconceptions of Christians and stereotypes that have been cast upon the religion. I'm excited!! What are your thoughts??
As for the reading we were assigned for Tuesday, I have only a few points to make:
1) Tannen has presented the court and legal system as yet another example of America's "argument culture" and the two-sided scheme we seem to follow in everything. I agree that there is hardly anything in court cases besides the two sides hammering out their own views and distorting others'. The premise of the court system has always been justice. "Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly" (Leviticus 19:15). I will make the claim that the corruption in our courts (and the hatred of lawyers) has resulted from our greed and obsession with money. It's as simple as that.
2) Our new book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, actually kind of angered me, as much truth as it presented. A key quote I found was on page 11, "A person who reads a book or who watches television or who glances at his watch is not usually interested in how his mind is organized and controlled by these events, still less in what idea of the world is suggested by a book, television, or a watch." I have found that this is true, but for me, this is the reason why I hate media. People do not think about how it affects them, or assume that it just affects everyone else. What do you think is the reason for this ignorance?
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If you do do it about Christianity, one part you could look at is award shows. Most of the winners almost always thank God... Just an idea! And its award season right now!
ReplyDeleteFor my presentation, I'm thinking about doing something relating to Saturday Night Live. Love that show. Maybe something about how the politics are reflected in the show. I'm not a political person at all, but I can usually tell you what major things are going on in the world of politics based on what I see on the show. Obviously, its distorted, but the basic information is there.
any thoughts?
Elizabeth, thanks for the idea! There's a lot I could probably say about that and its effects.
ReplyDeleteIt might be interesting to sompare what is presented as "news" in Saturday Night Live and what more conservative, mainstream news stations present. I'm sure there's a lot of overlap but Saturday Night Live might focus more on those things they can poke fun of or twist in a different light.
Melanie