Resisting Mind Manipulation, Lesson 18
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Two Brief Experiments
“Test all things; hold fast what is good” 1st Thessalonians 5:21 (NKJV)
Experiment I: Commercials (Desensitization Through Repetition)
THEORY:
Are Christians becoming desensitized through repetitious commercials? Many who have been exposed after a period of time would say no. However, researchers have determined that not only adults are desensitized, but their children are as well. In addition, these commercials have stuck in the viewers’ memories, due to catchy jingles and fantasy-creation.
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Resisting Mind Manipulation, Lesson 17
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Are Christian Children Being Shaped By What They See?
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Good parents want to see their children grow up healthy and happy. Christian parents not only want their children to be healthy and happy, but to also develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Resisting Mind Manipulation, Lesson 16
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Desensitization Through Television Programs And Commercials
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” (Colossians 2:9, NKJV). Another technique used stemming from the amalgamation of propaganda and mind manipulation, is “Bypassing Reason.” Ordinarily a person will analyze a piece of information before taking action.
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Resisting Mind Manipulation, Lesson 15
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Desensitization
Desensitization By Repetition And Exposure: “They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.” (Ephesians 4:18-19, NIV)
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Resisting Mind Manipulation, Lesson 14
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Things Christians Should Hate And Why?
“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” (Proverbs 28:9)
Many Christians are deceived in believing that because of their humanity and imperfections that God does not require them to live righteous lives. If we read the Bible and it says that we must live righteously, why would anyone think that they are exempt from living a righteous life when God is no respecter of persons? The reason is mind manipulation and the worldview.
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