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To: Lane3 who wrote (90338)12/13/2004 12:29:04 PM
From: Valley Girl  Read Replies (1) of 793719
 
I think it's simpler. Christians, especially fundamentalists, feel like a minority under attack in their own country because popular culture (TV shows, movies) give them that impression. In my view it goes back to the sexual revolution of the 70s, which brought with it an epidemic of social ills including STDs, unwanted pregnancies, and failed marriages. There has also been a coarsening of language and personal behaviour since the 60s. How often do you see characters in movies or on television having sex with many different people they barely know, or talking about having done so? Speaking or behaving in a vulgar manner? Now how about going to church, or temple, or a religious celebration of any faith? If the ratio is as low as 10:1 I'd be surprised. This is the core of the culture wars. Fundamentalist Christians see pop culture as seduction aimed squarely at the hearts and minds of their children, and they're concerned about it. Perhaps they should be - I cringe when I hear young children swearing like stevedores.
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