I listen to contemporary Christian music, it's good. It reminds me of the music I hear on the radio, you know, the regular channels. Some Christians think it's not that good, some think it's sinful because it is "of the world". Maybe they are right on the sinful part, but I would rather hear my children singing the lyrics of rock songs like "if you don't know what to say, just say Jesus" from Seventh Times Down "Just say Jesus" than "red cups and sweaty bodies everywhere" from Miley Cyrus's "Can't Stop. But that's a different issue.
Back to the point. When these radio stations have their telethons, these channels are run only from money donated to keep them on the air, I feel a little uncomfortable. I am sure those people working do also, but I just wonder why they have to give things away, why do they have to entice us? "Call and donate now and we will throw your name in a drawing for a free iPad or a vacation!" I know it's necessary because, unfortunately, most people won't donate without the opportunity or possibility to get something for it.
But what really makes me feel...weird... is that while they are on the air talking about the telethon, there are phones ringing in the background. That's something new. Before there were no phones ringing now there are. What's the point of that? Are we to feel like we are missing out on something that everyone else is doing and need to be involved? Or does it make you feel that they are so busy that they don't need your money? Either way, my initial feeling is that I am being deceived. Probably incorrectly feeling that way, but it's how I feel and in today's world that's all that matters, right?
This is in no way a rant against them asking for money. They would probably run for free if they could, but people work there, the lights have to go on, air conditioning and heat need to be used, there are financial needs. I just don't like the idea of their manipulation, but to be honest, I am probably more upset that they feel the need to manipulate. Which says a lot more about their listeners than the radio channel.
