Remote Virtue: A Christian Guide to Intentional Media Viewing
A Christian Guide to Intentional Media Viewing
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family
| Author: | Jen Letherer | ISBN: | 9781440837098 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 13, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jen Letherer |
| ISBN: | 9781440837098 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 13, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
Television and movies shape popular culture, with audiences often unaware of how media messages influence the way they think, act, and view the world. In this enlightening guide, author Jen Letherer interprets film and television shows from a Christian standpoint, revealing how beliefs and values portrayed on the big and small screens often impact the moral conduct of daily viewers. This book provides the tools for Christians to discern the implicit and explicit messages found within this medium, and shows how motion pictures can improve or erode religious principles and a spiritual way of life.
In a conversational tone, the work combines classic film theory, an assessment of story structure, and faith-based film criticism to delve into meaning and interpretations of popular movies and shows. Highlighted television programs include Top Chef, Modern Family, Downton Abbey, and The Walking Dead. The book also features films like Citizen Kane, Thelma and Louise, Star Wars, Inception, and The Hunger Games. This fascinating critique prompts media consumers to analyze the messages that their favorite broadcast programs send, consider if those messages are in line with their own values, and align their viewing choices with their personal beliefs.
Television and movies shape popular culture, with audiences often unaware of how media messages influence the way they think, act, and view the world. In this enlightening guide, author Jen Letherer interprets film and television shows from a Christian standpoint, revealing how beliefs and values portrayed on the big and small screens often impact the moral conduct of daily viewers. This book provides the tools for Christians to discern the implicit and explicit messages found within this medium, and shows how motion pictures can improve or erode religious principles and a spiritual way of life.
In a conversational tone, the work combines classic film theory, an assessment of story structure, and faith-based film criticism to delve into meaning and interpretations of popular movies and shows. Highlighted television programs include Top Chef, Modern Family, Downton Abbey, and The Walking Dead. The book also features films like Citizen Kane, Thelma and Louise, Star Wars, Inception, and The Hunger Games. This fascinating critique prompts media consumers to analyze the messages that their favorite broadcast programs send, consider if those messages are in line with their own values, and align their viewing choices with their personal beliefs.
![Cover of the book Workers in America: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes] by Jen Letherer](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2013/january/300x300/9781598847192-T8vE_300x.jpg)
![Cover of the book Asian American Religious Cultures [2 volumes] by Jen Letherer](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2015/september/300x300/9781598843316-4dzQ_300x.jpg)
![Cover of the book Sacred Texts Interpreted: Religious Documents Explained [2 volumes] by Jen Letherer](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2017/october/300x300/9781440841880-0RqY_300x.jpg)
