INTRODUCTION: Many religious organizations, like the Christian Coalition, conduct experiments that try to link people’s church attendance with that of their television viewing habits. I have developed a study that focuses on the same subject matter. In addition, my study compares student’s grade level to their television viewing habits and how viewing specific types of television programs might influence there decision to attend church. In all, 10 students participated in the study. RESULTS: Freshman female # 1 -one hour spent watching a news magazine show Attends church at least once a week Freshman female # 2 -5 hours spent watching television per week 2 hours spent watching dramas 1 hour spent watching comedy 2 hours spent watching sports Not religious – doesn’t attend church Freshman male # 1 -Zero hours spent watching television Not religious Freshman male # 2 -3 hours spent watching television 2 hours spent watching comedy 1 hour spent watching newsmagazine Attends church only on religious holidays Sophomore female – Watches zero hours of television a weekAttends church twice a month Sophomore male – Watches 3 hours of television a week 1 & 1/2 hours spent watching comedies 1 & 1/2 hours spent watching dramasNot religious, doesn’t attend church Junior female -Watches 3 hours of television a week 1 & 1/2 hours spent watching comedies 1 & 1/2 hours spent watching dramasNot religious, doesn’t attend church Junior male – Watches zero hours of television a weekAttends church only on religious holidays Senior female -Watches one hour of news magazines Religious, does not attend church Senior male Watches zero hours of television a week Religious but does not attend church THOUGHTS: According to my findings, seniors watch less television than any other grade level. This can be contributed to the fact that seniors tend to have a heavier workload than the descending grade levels.
The Essay on Middle Ages Church Religious Founded
Religious and intellectual institutions underwent significant changes throughout the middle ages. In some cases, advances were made, and in others, there was a major decline. Through all of these times, the people of the middle ages learned what didn't work, what did, and how to progress once they found what did work. The true form of monasticism in the western Christian church was founded by ...
There seems t be no pattern between grade level, viewing habits and church attendance. Therefor, it is my belief that the amount of television one watches has no impact on whether or not they will attend church. While some would argue the media has negative effects on one’s church habits, this study proves otherwise.
