I am very selective with what I read and watch. When someone asks me "Why don't you watch show x/y/z?" I usually reply "My mind is valuable real-estate. I won't give it away to some decrepit idea."
Of course, I believe in free speech and the exchange of ideas. But I am careful with which ideas I entertain. Ideas take root - even if you do not want them to do so. Even if you do not agree with the idea, the fact that it was let in permits the idea to change you - and you become numb to it. It normalizes behavior of which you would ordinarily object.
Indeed. I now watch very little, mainly stick to old films and shows because of this. So much that is sinful and depraved has now become accepted as the norm. We need a spiritual awakening; most are so deep in the sewer they don't notice the stench any more.
I'm also very selective in what I allow people to tell me. No, I'm not sitting there with my hands over my ears going lah lah lah, I can't hear you. But if someone tries to talk to me about 1. gossip, 2. horrible things that are in their heads, 3.Horrible things that happened to someone they don't know or don't care about, I just tell them, no thanks I don't want that garbage in my head. Save it for someone who might enjoy it.
This is the best advice.
I am very selective with what I read and watch. When someone asks me "Why don't you watch show x/y/z?" I usually reply "My mind is valuable real-estate. I won't give it away to some decrepit idea."
Of course, I believe in free speech and the exchange of ideas. But I am careful with which ideas I entertain. Ideas take root - even if you do not want them to do so. Even if you do not agree with the idea, the fact that it was let in permits the idea to change you - and you become numb to it. It normalizes behavior of which you would ordinarily object.
Indeed. I now watch very little, mainly stick to old films and shows because of this. So much that is sinful and depraved has now become accepted as the norm. We need a spiritual awakening; most are so deep in the sewer they don't notice the stench any more.
I'm also very selective in what I allow people to tell me. No, I'm not sitting there with my hands over my ears going lah lah lah, I can't hear you. But if someone tries to talk to me about 1. gossip, 2. horrible things that are in their heads, 3.Horrible things that happened to someone they don't know or don't care about, I just tell them, no thanks I don't want that garbage in my head. Save it for someone who might enjoy it.