Abuse Quote by M. Russell Ballard
“I believe the entertainment industry cannot portray on film people gunned down in cold blood, in living color, and not have it affect the attitudes and thoughts of some of the people who see it... I believe that the desensitizing effect of such media abuses on the hearts and souls of those who are exposed to them results in a partial fulfillment of the Savior's statement that 'because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold'.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference, 2015
Violent media can desensitize viewers, weakening compassion and moral sensitivity.
In simple terms: Violent media dulls empathy.
Key Takeaway
Limit exposure to violent content.
Themes
media influence
violence
morality
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- content rating
- personal media consumption
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape your moral views?
- Can you balance awareness and desensitization?
A Different Perspective
The effect varies by individual resilience and context.
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