Priests Quote by Anonymous
““The clergy of the TV religion are those entertainers, newscasters in particular, who nightly spread the Word from their cathode-ray pulpit. The network newscasters are the High Priests and High Priestesses of Satanism, bending the minds of viewers to the requirements of consumer marketing. The local newscasters are the parish priests, yawking, ribbing and emoting over the latest local tragedies. Celebrities, whether local or national, are all part of the hierarchy of the church, men of the cloth. There should be no complaint regarding network High Priests arriving to report on scenes of devastation in white stretch limos. After all, they are royalty within the Church and should be accorded the same privileges as a visiting Pope, Cardinal or Archbishop.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commentary on media culture, unknown source
The quote criticizes modern television news and entertainment as a quasi-religious institution that manipulates audiences for consumerist goals, likening broadcasters to clergy and Satanic high priests.
In simple terms: TV news is portrayed as a religion that controls viewers for profit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize media influence and question its authority.
Themes
media criticism
religion metaphor
consumerism
power dynamics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
provocative
When to use this quote
- watching news
- discussing media ethics
- educating others about media literacy
Key Concepts
propaganda
cult of personality
mass persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape your beliefs?
- What responsibilities do broadcasters have?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex media roles and ignore positive aspects of journalism.
