TV Over The Years by Josh MIller

It seems like the standards for what we see on television are lowered every time we see a new show on the tube. Infidelity and homosexuality are easy to find when flipping through the channels. This is in stark contrast to a couple of decades ago when spouses could not even be seen in the same bed together. The change has been gradual and ever so slightly noticeable. Even in a few years you can tell the difference, as said by a missionary coming home and watching television for the first time. Acceptance has broadened to the idea of immorality overtime. Especially with things we have now like HBO and on-demand TV where you can order unrated programs. As it says in the book, when ratings were first given out it really opened the flood gates for networks to go beyond the limits. Indecent programming can be found on television in the late hours when children are normally asleep. There is some effort towards reversing these trends, but they do not have enough support. The changes however are not all evil. Just this past week we had to the opportunity to hear our Prophet and general authorities speak in conference. The sessions were broadcasted in many different languages all over the world. Also, the talks can be heard or watched on the internet. This is true for many television shows alike. Hulu and You Tube are bringing the small screen to the computer screen, and you no longer need a TV to watch TV. I think that if we use television media wisely, and avoid the material not in accordance with church standards we can get the most out of what's available to us while being uplifted and edified.