tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208417976291535386.post5659669169778362613..comments2008-04-24T13:43:10.952-05:00Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019196506728291103noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208417976291535386.post-91945370941491854602008-04-24T13:43:00.000-05:002008-04-24T13:43:00.000-05:00I don't think I try - it just happens that way.<BR/>Mainly, I would like to state that my main purpose was to get the reader to think and judge for themselves whether their screen stuff was profitable for them. <BR/>However, I would also like to state that I think there is a marked difference in pastimes that could be labeled as an actual activity where an active mind or active hands takes the place of passive sitting and staring (yes, I know that there are exceptions to this with the screen - games being one of them - but when it comes down to it, t.v./movies/even games is very mindless). Such as doing a puzzle (active mind), woodworking (active hands and mind - and wasn't Jesus a carpenter?), reading (active mind, although not always - evaluate this for yourself). Bottom line: why are you doing these things? Family togetherness can be had over a puzzle. Buidling knick-knacks could be a ministry. It comes down to the heart of the individual. And I'm not going to be the one to say that heart is wrong. I'm just pointing out that Satan seems to be winning a pretty big victory as millions of believers hand over their minds to be influenced by the screen, as well as their time to be stolen by very attractive visuals/storylines, ect. I suppose if someone spent as much time doing puzzles as others spend watching t.v., their time may be being wasted as well. <BR/>Are we going to be followers of Christ or followers of the world?<BR/>Yes, it is radical. That's my whole point.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019196506728291103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208417976291535386.post-65320851793533573612008-04-24T09:34:00.000-05:002008-04-24T09:34:00.000-05:00If you are trying to create a debate on your blog this may be the perfect subject.<BR/><BR/>If you are going to analyze whether or not "watching tv" or staring at various "screens" is a valuable way to pass the time I think all hobbies and pasttimes should be included. Is reading a book better for you in God's eyes than watching tv? What kind of book should it be? Perhaps you are in to puzzles. Is time spent working on a puzzle more valuable than watching tv or reading a book. [BTW-All those hobbies can put a great strain on your eyes! :)] Some people really like to do woodworking, is building a knick-knack productive use of time? I could obviously go on and on. I think if you're going to have a discussion about how you spend your freetime there needs to be a broader discussion than just tv's and computers.Seannoreply@blogger.com