tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16318288.post113327356633157283..comments2023-06-26T05:32:14.497-05:00Comments on Musings of a Missional Madman: CensorshipUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16318288.post-1133434297250912312005-12-01T05:51:00.000-05:002005-12-01T05:51:00.000-05:00Yeah, there are so many different angles from whic...Yeah, there are so many different angles from which to approach this subject. In regard to children and books in school, I think there is a big difference between requiring children to read certain books vs. making books available to read. One of the most difficult questions for me is, where do we draw the line? Or to frame the question slightly different, at what point does freedom of speech need to be censored? In high school, my journalism teacher told us that "our rights end where other's rights begin." This could be a helpful principle in some cases. For instance, this principle would exclude child pornography from being called "artwork" or "freedom of expression" because the child's rights are being infringed upon (i.e. the child would not be mature enough to make a decision on whether or not to participate in such activities.) Sadly, I am sure that some would argue against this application. Of course, I wish that no pornography existed. I just cannot bring myself to see pornography as "art" or "freedom of expression." So, I guess I can draw some lines in the sand. Anyway, I'll stop rambling. I look forward to reading some of your thoughts soon. Also, thanks for praying for Alora.Eric M. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15750705703155782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16318288.post-1133415775387105892005-12-01T00:42:00.000-05:002005-12-01T00:42:00.000-05:00Censorship. There's a lot to that one I think. Y...Censorship. There's a lot to that one I think. You've got to think about cultural values, and Christian morals and Governmental considerations like books in schools, and right now I can't really formulate a hard opinion on the issue, except for the fact that children are even more gullible than the general population, so I think this is important especially when you're dealing with brain washing children with unfriendly curriculum in public schools. I think I need to mull over it and get back to you man. And my prayers are with Alora too bro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com