GRPL Ping.
Thoughts?
My first thought was: where is my hair brush OH where is my hair brush
Self ping to mull over later.
It is the job of parents and the church to teach the Gospel and the heavier theological truths to children. Putting that responsibility on cartoon vegetables is not only unfair, but would probably be irreverent. Wholesome entertainment, with positive messages is great, but it is no substitute for work of the church.
When Veggie Tales was all the craze in the 90’s my pastor was skeptical. He pointed out that the characters never mentioned Jesus as the way to be more patient, forgiving, loving, etc. I’m sure that if there had been a heavy evangelical message in the VT stories then it would not have been so readily received by the public - especially unbelievers. Believing parents were just happy to have a well done production that their little ones could watch that was entertaining, had a positive message and mentioned God.
First thought? “Oh, where is my hairbrush?”
Second thought: we used Veggie Tales to teach moral lessons, but were intentional about then reading the Bible story to our girls to show them what God’s word says. Christ has always come first, they love the Veggies, and I can’t see a single bit of harm it’s done to our family or my children’s grounding in faith.
My thoughts: parents must impart Christianity and Christian values to their children by teaching, loving, modeling Christ in the home and discipline. The Holy Spirit must also work. Veggie Tales is entertainment. Any parent expecting anything more is, well....