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of Fervr.net. and described `The Walking
Dead' (`TWD') as follows.
It is filled with violent `headshots' from
guns and bows and arrows directed at
zombies. The zombies are often seen eat-
ing the flesh of victims (including very gro-
tesque and real scenes of body parts being
of the show, this review should be enough
to answer your question. And even fans
should reconsider their support.
entertainment which allows the viewer a
cathartic, exhilarating experience from a
safe place. Others point to strong social
or moral issues that such shows' shock-
ing scenes force observers to consider.
amount of such portrayals in a film or se-
ries. And a number will have nothing to do
with such entertainment.
grams as "The Walking Dead" has on us.
Such scenes described in the above review
are disturbing and unsettling. They are an
assault on our psyche, and strike at the
very core of our being. Those who decide
to continue similar viewing over time find
that what originally inspired shock or fear,
no longer does; and more despicable acts
of depravity are needed to provide the
desired impact. There is also the dehuman-
ization that results from seeing one person
after another being killed as well as ripped
apart and eaten.
given in all that we do or say or allow into
our lives. We must remember Whose we
are, and what great price was paid for us.
As His precious holy temples, our bodies
should be lovingly nurtured and cared for.
That includes our mind and our emotions.
Serious attention must be given to those
elements or persuasions that could lead
to our spiritual impairment. Once those
images or ideas are in our minds, it is dif-
opening that Satan is looking for to gain a
hold in our lives.
the entertainment we choose to enjoy.
that contains departures from the beliefs
of historic established Christianity. They
basically employ exclusivity (ours is the
only true church), secrecy (certain teach-
ings are not available to outsiders or only
to select members) and authoritarianism
(total unquestioning loyalty and obedi-
ence to one leader).
position of intercessors between God
and man, thus taking the place of Christ.
Other writings are held up as equal to or
higher than the Bible.
keep them in the group. Varying facets of
the members' lives become subject to con-
trol from the leadership, such as how they
should think or act, what they should wear,
whether they should have children, etc.
work first. Review their doctrines closely,
compare the leader's sermons with Scrip-
ture. Talk with different members to get a
sense of them and their relationship with
the group. Ask the Lord for His guidance.
research on the group. While Jesus wants
to be the Lord of our lives, and expects us
to find communities of believers to wor-
ship and fellowship with, He'll never do it
at the expense of our free will.
What are your suggestions
on the TV series, "Walking
Dead"?
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