Saturday, April 21, 2018
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 459 – Part II.
(Youcat
answer - repeated) Media producers have a responsibility toward media
consumers. Above all they must truthfully inform. In both the gathering and the
publication of real news, the rights and dignity of individuals must be
observed.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2495)
"It is necessary that all members of society meet the demands of justice
and charity in this domain. They should help, through the means of social
communication, in the formation and diffusion of sound public opinion" (IM
8). Solidarity is a consequence of genuine and right communication and the free
circulation of ideas that further knowledge and respect for others.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) The means of social communication should
contribute to the establishment of justice, freedom, and solidarity in the
world. In actual fact, the media are not uncommonly used as weapons in
ideological conflict, or else, in a quest for higher ratings, all ethical
regulation of the content is abandoned and the media are turned into
instruments for seducing people and making them dependent.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2496)
The means of social communication (especially the mass media) can give rise to
a certain passivity among users, making them less than vigilant consumers of
what is said or shown. Users should practice moderation and discipline in their
approach to the mass media. They will want to form enlightened and correct
consciences the more easily to resist unwholesome influences.
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