Sorry....another..TV Question
 

I know that this issue has been talked about too much already, however I have a question of my own.

In the UPCI manual under the "Position Papers" section, there is a paragraph on the official position of the UPC in regards to internet use (this came out in 1998).

Rather than attempt to ban the internet, the UPC simply cautions everyone on its usage. The article recommends that the members of the UPC control, regulate, and be accountable when using the internet. But it doesn't BAN it.

Question: What would be wrong with changing the TV stand to this same type of sensible wording? Rather than having a total ban on TV why not copy the same wording on internet use and apply it to TV??

ANY thing that we MISUSE in this world is wrong. There is no way one could ban every thing that has the possibility of being misused.

Now with that said I truly believe God speaks to the heart of pastors and gives them direction concerning there own congregation. If any of the above was not being used appropriately than of course that local pastor would need to address that, with the members who could not control the internet or TV.

Anyway just my common sense opinion.

God Bless.

Sorry that makes too much sense.

Furthermore there some stats in the survey which just don't jive w/ TV advertising/usage and the present position on internet ...

while its a statistical dead heat on the issue of advertising on TV and most feel ministers should not be granted the liberty to advertise ...

The following results are confusing:

11. Do you think it's acceptable to advertise on the Internet but not on the TV?

Yes - 45.4%
No - 54.6%

12. Do you think it's acceptable to minister on the Internet but not on the TV?

Yes - 45.7%
No- 54.3%


Now, either folks see this position as an inconsistency or some want to abolish Internet advertising/ministering also.

The survey question that still has me puzzled is

13. Would you be in favor of the UPCI producing commercials for advertising on TV?

Yes - 52%
No - 48%

Because the TV prohibition is the holy grail of the org...to lift the ban is to give away a very important piece of territory....It is the temple mount, don't give it back to the islamoes....lifting the ban of TV was were the Assembly of Gods lost all of their holiness standards...ammending the ban is the slippery slope into gross sin and spiritual neglect....the TV prohibition is the bastion of braggatory righteous proclamations, "we don't allow hollywoood to influence our homes"...it's the seperation!!!!

Last but not least....

None of the Apostolic prreachers or churches can handle having tv, the spirituality of the movement is so low that tv will turn all of the preachers into proud, money grubbing, movie stars and will turn the churches into nothing more than entertainment centers...

TIC but honest as well...BTW....

At least this is what the conservatives seem to say.....

Thanks for the honest responses so far.

anything from those who think differently??

First of all,

Where is there an all out "ban" on tv within the Manual? There is a ban for the minister on tv and video for pure entertainment watching that is "unwholesome". But there are allowances given to the minister to view video that is clean and wholesome.

But all wording, if my memory is correct, concerning saints is simply that it is disapproved of by the Org, and not banned completely.

Are you saying change the word "internet/computer" to "television". I think that would work!:killinme

I don't think that would ever happen.

"stmatthew" I believe you are correct. However, some interpret/preach a total ban. The manual states " all members are Admonished NOT to have TV". (page 158, 5th paragraph).

"Sam", I agree it probably won't happen, but why?

Is it possible that way back when, the writers of this clause, didn't /couldn't see the future of modern media? Maybe it should have been worded different, thats all.