America Quote by Ben Stein
“Prime-time network television has become an island without religion in an ever-more-religious America.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Media Critique, 2005
Prime‑time TV lacks spiritual depth in a religiously inclined society.
In simple terms: TV lacks spiritual depth.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful content.
Themes
media
culture
religion
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- television
- news
- public discourse
Key Concepts
secularism
spiritual void
television critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should TV play in society?
- How can media address spiritual needs?
A Different Perspective
Some viewers find comfort in secular shows.
![“Just before I began doing this show [The Last Word ], a dear friend of mine, Karen Russell, asked me what I was going to do with the show.She meant how was I going to use this platform to do something important, something that I wouldn't be able to do without an hour of real estate in cable news…” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3a/donald-trump-18_able_just-before-i-began-doing-this-show-the_134932.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
