Most Christian TV Programming Gives Me the Creeps

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Dagwood

Yeah, any time I see those words, I kinda get skeptical myself. You've read that far into the website. There's PLENTY more for your leariness (sp?) to broaden (putting it nicely)...

Didn't read alot just clicked on staff, they have like 3 apostles, 2 prophetess.

[Jason B]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

That I'm an apostle, prophetess etc.... makes me leary.

I agree. Generally speaking those who attach the titles of apostle or prophet to their names are neither. The same with "bishop". Give me a break. I'm so sick of "christianity" in America if it wasn't for a real relationship with Christ I'd give up on it alltogether.

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by Jason Badejo

I agree. Generally speaking those who attach the titles of apostle or prophet to their names are neither. The same with "bishop". Give me a break. I'm so sick of "christianity" in America if it wasn't for a real relationship with Christ I'd give up on it alltogether.

Ghandi said it so well: "If it weren't for Christians, I'd be a Christian." He's got a good point. But, I wonder if the Hindu gods offer the same grace as the One I know. Probably not. So, I'll retain the faith in the One I have with all my imperfections. As for the typical American Christian, well, sure there are a few who paint a bad name for the faith itself. Seems like plenty of the TV Christians have had their share; however, one or two may still be decent with a genuine heart.

Who knows? I'll err on the side of caution and just refrain from watching any of them since I do get tired of hearing the same "sow a seed of $$$ and God will bless you."

[Apocrypha]

I listen to the Chuck Smith .mp3's from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.. I really can't stand the never ending tele-bakesale where they are telling me that "If you give $66 a month or $700 a year you have the right to tell God you need your healing or blessing since you are giving to the poor as outlined in (whatever verse out of context)". I heard that zinger on TCT last evening which is one of the second stringer christian channels on DirecTV.

I think television ministers who broadcast outside their local area are a great recruiting tool for athiests. They have to build a cash machine, and they all eventually have to go to a low ethical spot to feed the monster that it becomes. One of my favorite books all time is Jim Bakers "I was wrong" where he describes the process where their humble little UHF TV station became the monster that TBN is today. PTL later was merged into the smaller TBN network after Baker was naughty. Its why their main show is still called Praise the Lord.

http://www.amazon.com/Was-Wrong-Unto...6357328&sr=1-1

http://calvarychapel.com/index.php?o...id=1&Itemid=54 Chuck Smith preaching Genesis to Revelation... possibly the best Expository audio sermon library on earth.