Hard Facts About Television

[Fishman]

It actually refers to the physical principle that energy cannot be created or destroyed. This apparently contradicts the Islamic belief regarding the creation of the universe. However, cosmologists' current best explanation for this, the Big Bang theory, also contradicts this principle. This is why the starting point of the universe is known as a 'singularity', that is, a point where the normal laws of physics do not appear to apply.

Peace

thanks for clearing that up!

 

[muslim_friend]

Greetings,

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make, but let me say again: TV is not mentioned here.

One of the reasons for the school shootings is "Violent Films", as you have mentioned.. Don't kids watch violent fims on TV?

OK, so elements of science contradict Islamic belief. Elements of TV broadcasting contravene Islamic belief. Some Muslims say that for this reason all TV should be boycotted by Muslims. Using the same reasoning, surely all science should therefore be boycotted by Muslims?

Only some elements of science must be boycotted, as i mentioned what they are.. i think there are more.

Are you thinking of kids who don't have parents or guardians to censor their TV intake?

No, i'm talking about the average kid with a mom, dad, and a house.. You can see for yourself that TV has made a huge cultural impact, this impact as i am pointing is unfortunately a negative one. Kids who grow up to be adoloscents worship pop stars and sportspeople, trying to be like them in every way.the girls dress up in the most attractive way.. who taught them this? Don't tell me it was their parents. If i can include 'Films' as part of Tv, then i can tell you that many hollywood animation movies(for kids) have content that is not appropriate.. I do agree that Parents will try their utmost to guide their children, but that isn't working.. you can't see that in western society.

I think that somewhere along the line people have got confused about what the phrase 'conservation of energy' actually means. It does not refer to storing up energy for the future (although I admit it does look very like it should mean that. Kids get that question wrong on science exam papers all the time).

LOL. Sorry mate, was in a sleepy mood last night.. i see, i've confused a few members here.Law of Conservation of energy.. "Energy can neither be created nor destryed, but can be converted from one form to another in a equivalent amount".. This contradicts Islamic belief.As Allah is the creator of all things and the destryoer of all things. Basically, it does suit the physics of this world..

 

[czgibson]

Greetings,

One of the reasons for the school shootings is "Violent Films", as you have mentioned.. Don't kids watch violent fims on TV?

I suppose they could, if their parents let them. The thing is, though, films are originally shown in cinemas - should cinemas therefore be boycotted too?

Only some elements of science must be boycotted, as i mentioned what they are.. i think there are more.

OK - this is my point. Why shouldn't only some elements of TV be boycotted?

No, i'm talking about the average kid with a mom, dad, and a house.. You can see for yourself that TV has made a huge cultural impact, this impact as i am pointing is unfortunately a negative one. Kids who grow up to be adoloscents worship pop stars and sportspeople, trying to be like them in every way.

Anything wrong with that?

the girls dress up in the most attractive way..

Anything wrong with that?

If i can include 'Films' as part of Tv, then i can tell you that many hollywood animation movies(for kids) have content that is not appropriate..

That's clearly an opinion. Can you share any examples?

I do agree that Parents will try their utmost to guide their children, but that isn't working.. you can't see that in western society.

I'm not sure what you mean here.

LOL. Sorry mate, was in a sleepy mood last night.. i see, i've confused a few members here.Law of Conservation of energy.. "Energy can neither be created nor destryed, but can be converted from one form to another in a equivalent amount".. This contradicts Islamic belief.As Allah is the creator of all things and the destryoer of all things. Basically, it does suit the physics of this world..

What suits the physics of this world? Clearly not Islam, if the principle of conservation of energy is in conflict with it.

Peace

 

[muslim_friend]

Peace be unto those who receive guidance

Greetings,

I suppose they could, if their parents let them. The thing is, though, films are originally shown in cinemas - should cinemas therefore be boycotted too?

Nope, i'm talking about boycotting 'those' particular movies only.

OK - this is my point. Why shouldn't only some elements of TV be boycotted?

Hey!! this is the point i've been trying to make all along.. if i am an influential person, i'd want a ban on every channel that fits the category of Immorailty/Violence.

No, i'm talking about the average kid with a mom, dad, and a house.. You can see for yourself that TV has made a huge cultural impact, this impact as i am pointing is unfortunately a negative one. Kids who grow up to be adoloscents worship pop stars and sportspeople, trying to be like them in every way.

Anything wrong with that?

For muslims, yes. hero worship is forbidden in Islam.. i'm not talking about admiring someone or the other..i mean 'worshipping' in the sense, they go crazy over these people. which kind of society would have teenagers crying to have a glimpse of their rock stars? .. This is just one example of how MTV has helped kids throw away their priorities and responsibilities in life and given them an all new purpose.

the girls dress up in the most attractive way..

Anything wrong with that?

not only will it will lead to fornification but the criterion for 'respect' among these teenage girls will eventually change.

That's clearly an opinion. Can you share any examples?

Yes why not? "Antz" and "Titan A.E" ..

I do agree that Parents will try their utmost to guide their children, but that isn't working.. you can't see that in western society.

I'm not sure what you mean here.

What i mean is, when the source of the problem exists, then by no means can its ill-effects be removed permanently.

What suits the physics of this world? Clearly not Islam, if the principle of conservation of energy is in conflict with it.

Don't forget that, according to our belief, the physics that surrounds us is only a creation. but this is off-topic anyway.

Conclusion:Tv, though it has its benefits, has 'evils' that far outnumber its benefits.. i'm not sayin "ban TV".. instead we should ban some of its content totally. these can include music, movies(almost all of them are of the horrible type today), the rest are fine in my opinion such as the NEWS and Sports. this is just my opinion.

 

[Muezzin]

Personally, I've never understood why people can't just turn the TV off when they see (or sense) something inappropriate...

 

[IbnAbdulHakim]

Personally, I've never understood why people can't just turn the TV off when they see (or sense) something inappropriate...

lol because that way the TV would never be turned on ;D ;D

lol naa seriously tho lol, only islamic channels and shows are ok

 

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Yup.......like QTV

 

[Muezzin]

lol because that way the TV would never be turned on ;D ;D

Frankly, I don't watch much TV (apart from the News) now that House has finished. And when I did, that was like the only show I watched. Forget haraam - most of the stuff on TV is crap anyway!

 

[muslim_friend]

Personally, I've never understood why people can't just turn the TV off when they see (or sense) something inappropriate...

If almost everything on TV is inappropriate, under what circumstances are we forced to keep the instrument in our living room, in the first place? .. why not throw it away or use it as a stool?

You and i can keep our nafs under control. Right now, i've removed all the haraam channels and replaced them with NEWS channels(almost all of them). I have a little sister in the house and i don't want taking risks..

wassalaam.

 

[Asyur an-Nagi]

TV is a piece of equipment, like a knife. With a knife you could either stab your neighbour or peel a potato. Same with TV. You can either use it to show today's bad programs or use it to broadcast Islamic material, like Deedat's debates or an Islamic channel.

sure.
we don't have to swallow and work our jaw for everything on tv. Allah gives us brain to choose, to compare, to refuse, and to agree. if we totally avoid tv, maybe we avoid some things we actually need. just be wise and a bit deep thinking on something.
don't burn a hut to kill a rat.