AY Honor Media Critic Requirements
Skill Level
2
Year
2025
Version
27.11.2025
Approval authority
South American Division
1. Who was the first being in the universe to use the power of words for their own benefit, and what were their plans?
2. What are the objectives of propaganda and how can it be used for evil?
3. Complete one of the following:
- a. Read three chapters of the book "Nos bastidores da mídia" (CPB) [Behind the Scenes of the Media; only available in Portuguese]
- b. Watch a documentary about the influence of media and/or social networks
- c. With the help of your counselor or instructor, choose and read a book about the influence of media and/or social networks
- d. Attend a lecture on the influence of media and/or social networks
4. What is fake news? How can we verify if a news story is false or true?
5. Watch or read two news reports on the same subject in two different newspapers/magazines/websites. Analyze if there are discrepancies between the information presented by the journalists.
6. What is the rating system for television programs in your country?
7. What principles should a Christian use to choose a movie/series to watch?
8. Analyze the following genres and describe how, generally, films in each genre contradict the principles of Christian life:
- a. Horror
- b. Drama
- c. Comedy
- d. Action/Adventure
- e. Animation
9. Analyze the cartoon characters you usually/used to watch. What are the main characteristics of their "personality"? (For example: violent, thieves, lazy, vengeful, summoners of dark forces, etc.). What kind of influence can these characters have on children's minds?
10. What principles should a Christian use to choose music to listen to?
11. What principles should a Christian use when choosing games (video/board games)?
12. What should a Christian's stance be on social media regarding what they post, read, comment on, and share? Should this stance be different on the Sabbath?
13. Keep a journal for one week detailing how much time you spent on the following activities:
- a. Watching/reading news
- b. Watching movies/series/cartoons
- c. Watching other television programs
- d. Listening to music
- e. Reading fiction
- f. Playing video games
- g. Using social media
Analyze with your counselor or instructor the time spent on each of these activities. Note the points that can be improved and put at least one of them into practice.
14. Memorize and explain Philippians 4:8.
