The Future of the Mass Media: Repentance
Journal Title: In Medias Res - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to research in which way the mass media should develop, in order to have better future. The paper analyzes what dominates in the mass media in the world and whether what is written, spoken and shown in the mass media is in accordance with the God’s commandments. On that base, the steps which the employees of the mass media should take in order to provide better future for themselves and for their public, will be proposed. The paper concluds that the future of the mass media is in repentance. In the mass media contents, the information about wars, murders, robberies, fights, immorality and evil dominates. In order to become the media of Good and to take their readers, listeners and viewers towards salvation, the mass media should pass through repentance and purification.
Authors and Affiliations
Daniela Blaževska
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