if it is then is it ok to 'watch family guy'? is it ok to watch 'southpark' and find it funny?
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is it ok for christians to watch the simpsons?
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It must be because when I clicked on this thread, there were links to The Simpsons & Family Guy at the top of this page.
But I do see where you are headed with your question.
But I do see where you are headed with your question.
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I do all of the above, enjoy them thoroughly especially family guy. It's not as if it's real life y'know! Should we not watch Friends or Frasier or That 70's Show because the characters are promiscuous - and they're humans not drawings! To be fair, I reckon you could find alot of reasons to not watch any TV show.
Plus, this part of the site is for any member - not just christians. So anyone is entitled to come up with a thread.
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Plus, this part of the site is for any member - not just christians. So anyone is entitled to come up with a thread.
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I shouldn't watch the Simpsons but I do occasionally because it is very funny. But I think the show has gotten racier in recent years, as have many shows and society in general.
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If you want to get some more in depth opinions - why not ask on the apologetics bit? If you dont I will! It'd be really interesting
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I watch the Simpsons, Family Guy, Southpark, Futurama, etc. I don't see anything wrong with doing so -- it doesn't affect my faith. I know plenty of other Christians who watch those shows as well.
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Monty Python are ace! Us lot in gospel choir sing all the funny songs during breaks at rehearsals.
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i have the killer instincts of a small poodle
i don't think it's wrong to watch those shows
i do, except for south park(don't get that channel)
i do, except for south park(don't get that channel)
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I don't think there is nothing wrong watching this show. I am strong enough in my faith to judge right from wrong. I think Bart and Homer are disrepectful.
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I don't necessarily think it's right or wrong to watch these shows; everyone has to make their own decision on that. I do find that as I grow in my faith, I have less desire to watch them.
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I haven't watched THE SIMPSONS IN a while but, am trying to get back to them. I see nothing wrong in watching them. In fact DRAWN TOGETHER is even more racier than THE SIMPSONS. i ENJOY THAT show a lot too.
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Okay... great thread!
I watch both as well. I own both box sets.
Honestly... when Jesus shows up in any of the episodes, we normally skip it, turn our heads or change the channel.
The reality is... we know that some of the humor, though well written and humorous, is also blashphemist humor.
If I could edit these movies, I would.
And... it just so happens that I have! ha ha... because I am an animator/illustrator by trade and have the equipment to cut out the things I find offensive.
When will they come out with a Christian button on my Digital Remote? Thats my Question! LOL!
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I watch both as well. I own both box sets.
Honestly... when Jesus shows up in any of the episodes, we normally skip it, turn our heads or change the channel.
The reality is... we know that some of the humor, though well written and humorous, is also blashphemist humor.
If I could edit these movies, I would.
And... it just so happens that I have! ha ha... because I am an animator/illustrator by trade and have the equipment to cut out the things I find offensive.
When will they come out with a Christian button on my Digital Remote? Thats my Question! LOL!
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You should watch all three, all the time, whenever you can. As long as you don't base your life around the three shows, I don't think you're performing any sin right? There ya go. 
Of course, you may find some parts of South Park offensive. But they did ban that Virgin Mary episode from syndication, so don't worry about running into that one.
Of course, you may find some parts of South Park offensive. But they did ban that Virgin Mary episode from syndication, so don't worry about running into that one.
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ps139
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When I was a kid, much to my juvenile protests, my parents forbid me from watching the Simpsons. Today I thank them for it. At its heart it is an adult show and not suitable for children, IMO.
I watch Family Guy, and take it for what it's worth. No doubt that the writers write hilarious scenes, but some are just over the line, like when Peter was teaching Sunday School and telling the kids about Heaven, and he then says "No, just kidding, you really just rot in the ground when you die." Or the time when at someone's funeral he takes a picture of Jesus and the incredible hulk and makes some joke. Or the Mel Gibson Passion episode. I did not like those at all. As for the rest of it, well there is a reason why I've seen just about every episode.
SouthPark I cannot watch. Before I had theological convictions against it, I did not like it for the annoying voices and the "animation" - I just did not care for it. But some of the content matter, the way they mock Jesus and the whole episode with aborted babies... I just will not watch it. I liken it to poisoning my own mind.
On the other hand, I know some very good Christians who do watch it. I don't know how they do but I don't judge them for it, they show the fruits of the spirit clearly in their lives. I don't know how they like it, but such is life.
I watch Family Guy, and take it for what it's worth. No doubt that the writers write hilarious scenes, but some are just over the line, like when Peter was teaching Sunday School and telling the kids about Heaven, and he then says "No, just kidding, you really just rot in the ground when you die." Or the time when at someone's funeral he takes a picture of Jesus and the incredible hulk and makes some joke. Or the Mel Gibson Passion episode. I did not like those at all. As for the rest of it, well there is a reason why I've seen just about every episode.
SouthPark I cannot watch. Before I had theological convictions against it, I did not like it for the annoying voices and the "animation" - I just did not care for it. But some of the content matter, the way they mock Jesus and the whole episode with aborted babies... I just will not watch it. I liken it to poisoning my own mind.
On the other hand, I know some very good Christians who do watch it. I don't know how they do but I don't judge them for it, they show the fruits of the spirit clearly in their lives. I don't know how they like it, but such is life.
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