Mass Communication (תקשורת המונים)
The the main means of mass communication in today's world is regarded collectively as radio, television, newspapers, magazines and the internet which reach and influence people widely. The media is a means of covering speech, it is a voice.
The voice of the recent presidential campaign of 2016 was a voice of mockery and a voice of scoffers that came together to try to influence people mostly in a negatively manner about the candidates.
The book of Mishlei (Proverbs) 9:7-12 has some very interesting things to say about the voices of mockery and scoffers. We are told by the writer of the book that "He who corrects a scoffer only gets insulted; reproving a wicked man becomes his blemish. If you reprove a scoffer, he will hate you. If you reprove a wise man, he will love you. Give to a wise man, and he grows still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will learn still more. The fear of ADONAI is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy ones is understanding. For with me, your days will be increased; years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom helps you; but if you scoff, you bear the consequences alone."
So during and even after this election campaign. Have you been able to identify who were the wise and who were the scoffers. Do not worry about who one the election, do not worry about your personal feeling or likes and dislikes. Ask yourself this question. Has the media influence you to be wise or a scoffer.
Reference:
1. Dictionary.com
2. Complete Jewish Bible....An English Version of the Tanakh (Old Testament) and B'rit Hadashah (New Testament), David H. Stern
