Comments on: Merchants of Cool: Teens, Culture, and MTV http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:19:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: kk http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-350542 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:25:29 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-350542 its so true but soooooo hard not to get sucked into "youth culture." remember, fellow strugglers, in just a moment it won't matter how cool you were. it will matter how many people you pointed to Christ! its so true but soooooo hard not to get sucked into “youth culture.”

remember, fellow strugglers, in just a moment it won’t matter how cool you were.

it will matter how many people you pointed to Christ!

]]> by: Hannah P. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-328162 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:39:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-328162 AMEN! This is a great article and though I think many of us see what is being presented before us a standard and role model, we, at least I know I do, become so used to it that I find my self no longer angry about it. That's terrible and I constantly have to give myself a mental shaking to get me back on track. Don't get me wrong, I don't think we should react in rage and deface the front of all the Khols and burn every Playboy magazine we can lay our hands on. I think apathy is our biggest danger right now and Jared, I have to say I've thought the same thing many times. But that's exactly what Satan wants us to think, once we've given up on ourselves and others it gives him free reign to make it bigger and worse. I believe it starts with us each individualy and unless we purposely stop it, the light will spread. WE, must set the example and follow the standard given us by Christ, not the Paris Hiltons and Brittney Spears of this world. Blessings, Hannah AMEN!
This is a great article and though I think many of us see what is being presented before us a standard and role model, we, at least I know I do, become so used to it that I find my self no longer angry about it. That’s terrible and I constantly have to give myself a mental shaking to get me back on track. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think we should react in rage and deface the front of all the Khols and burn every Playboy magazine we can lay our hands on. I think apathy is our biggest danger right now and Jared, I have to say I’ve thought the same thing many times. But that’s exactly what Satan wants us to think, once we’ve given up on ourselves and others it gives him free reign to make it bigger and worse. I believe it starts with us each individualy and unless we purposely stop it, the light will spread. WE, must set the example and follow the standard given us by Christ, not the Paris Hiltons and Brittney Spears of this world.
Blessings, Hannah

]]> by: jared shipley http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-288871 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:18:59 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-288871 but how can we win. wen one battle is one thar are too more. It drivs me insane! but how can we win. wen one battle is one thar are too more. It drivs me insane!

]]> by: Word From The Street http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-273089 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:56:28 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-273089 [...] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...] […] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. […]

]]> by: Introducing “The Rebelution” « New Life Student Ministry http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-262527 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:56:51 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-262527 [...] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...] […] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. […]

]]> by: The Rebelution…Check Out the Book & Site « Read, Think, Pray, Live http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-234947 Wed, 28 May 2008 17:36:58 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-234947 [...] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...] […] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. […]

]]> by: Lifecourse Associates Forum http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-207688 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:06:31 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-207688 [...] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture.” When you look around today, in terms of godly character and practical competence, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...] […] The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture.” When you look around today, in terms of godly character and practical competence, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. […]

]]> by: Free Ipod Music Downloads http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-141524 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:16:47 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-141524 It's a sad day when we give up on youth. And it's like that is the way we are going at the moment. It's as if we put them in the too hard basket or something. It’s a sad day when we give up on youth. And it’s like that is the way we are going at the moment. It’s as if we put them in the too hard basket or something.

]]> by: Dawn http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-135179 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:43:22 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-135179 I'm sorry to be a "prude" but after curiosity got the better of me, I watched this documentary and I have to say that I'm sorry I did. Even though it had a lot that we need to hear, no Christians should watch it. I wish I could wash my eyes and ears of the things in it. I recommend that you remove the link above so that other Christians aren’t subjected to the filth that is shown. Thanks. *side note, I am a 28 year old female* I’m sorry to be a “prude” but after curiosity got the better of me, I watched this documentary and I have to say that I’m sorry I did. Even though it had a lot that we need to hear, no Christians should watch it. I wish I could wash my eyes and ears of the things in it. I recommend that you remove the link above so that other Christians aren’t subjected to the filth that is shown. Thanks. *side note, I am a 28 year old female*

]]> by: Teens In The News « Teen Fellowship Group http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-113921 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:24:55 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-113921 [...] Our Take: Though Alex and I could be considered Mac fans it is important for us and every other teenager to realize how many millions upon millions of dollars Apple and other brands spend to secure the $150 billion teen market. Check out our post Merchants of Cool for further reading on this topic. This is a cultural dynamic we can’t afford to miss. Read Article » [...] […] Our Take: Though Alex and I could be considered Mac fans it is important for us and every other teenager to realize how many millions upon millions of dollars Apple and other brands spend to secure the $150 billion teen market. Check out our post Merchants of Cool for further reading on this topic. This is a cultural dynamic we can’t afford to miss. Read Article » […]

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