Christ and the Media
by Malcolm Muggeridge
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"First, the basic theme of these lectures is Muggeridge's conviction that the media (particularly television) has had an extremely negative effect on our civilization, and that this effect can only be expected to grow. In other words, he sees television not as something neutral which can be used for good or ill. Instead he sees it always tending toward evil, not good. The technical complexities, necessity of editing, and the demands of the public make the television producer turn reality show more into fantasy. Is he right? Is television beyond redemption? Whether or not he is right, he will make us think." --from the Foreword by Billy Graham. show lessTags
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Transcript of three lectures given by Malcolm Muggeridge about the dangers of the media, and television in general. Questions and answers at the end, plus chairmain speeches.
I didn't agree with all he said, but it was well-written and quite thought-provoking, albeit a little out of date now (30 years after it was written).
I didn't agree with all he said, but it was well-written and quite thought-provoking, albeit a little out of date now (30 years after it was written).
This is a series of lectures given by the author in 1976. It's a fascinating read against television, and the media, by someone who made their living doing just that thing. Included at the end are the Q&A that took place at the lectures, and give a great insight into the mood of the audience. Another great inclusion is the response of the chairman at these lectures, two of whom were major heads at the BBC, and one who is a famous evangelical theologian. Very thought provoking, and worth the read
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Often compared to G. K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis, British writer and television commentator Malcolm Muggeridge (1903-1990) is best known for having introduced Mother Teresa to the English-speaking world through his classic biography Something Beautiful for God. A tart-tongued agnostic for most of his life, Muggeridge converted to Catholicism at show more 80. But he never stopped asking questions, which surely explains his enduring appeal show less
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