...On television, religion, like everything else, is presented, quite simply and without apology, as an entertainment. Everything that makes religion an historic, profound, sacred human activity is stripped away; there is no ritual, no dogma, no tradition, no theology, and above all, no sense of spiritual transcendence.
In his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death," Neil Postman argues that television reduces religion to mere entertainment, devoid of its deep historical and sacred significance. He observes that the essential aspects that give religion meaning—such as ritual, tradition, and theology—are largely absent in televised portrayals, leading to a superficial understanding of spiritual matters.
Postman's critique suggests that this transformation diminishes the profound experiences associated with faith, replacing them with a shallow spectacle. As religious expressions become entertainment, the potential for genuine spiritual connection and transcendence is lost, illustrating a broader concern about the impact of media on public discourse.
