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Ultra Orthodox Jews don't as a rule, watch tv.Why don't altra orthodox Jews not watch tv
Sorry I meant why don't they watch tvUltra Orthodox Jews don't as a rule, watch tv.
Whoever told you we did, was wrong.
The main reasons are immodesty and exposure to secular culture.Sorry I meant why don't they watch tv
And can they use internetThe main reasons are immodesty and exposure to secular culture.
Is that a yesTell Lies Vision
And can they use internet
With an internet filter, yes.And can they use internet
What is your confusion?I am a little confused, My TV is on most days except Shabbat, not that i am actually
watching it other than News, or the occasional SciFi film i may enjoy (sorry
can't help it, being a Mad Scientist and inventor of Life support equipment)
I also consider myself "Orthodox" though not ultra
Well, for one thing, once you admit that there is the possibility of bumping into something outright prohibited to see, that's in itself a good reason to avoid it.My confusion is what rule or tradition would consider it Un-Kosher ...
more so than for instance Radio or newspaper ...
though i accept that some programs with personal intimacy cause me to
be repulsed and change channels
Well, for one thing, once you admit that there is the possibility of bumping into something outright prohibited to see, that's in itself a good reason to avoid it.
Also, even if its possible to consistently avoid it, there is still the issue of men and women dressed immodestly as well as immodest behavior and speech.
What about radio do they listen?With an internet filter, yes.
To the news, some, yes.What about radio do they listen?
Is it cause the rabbis tell them or they've decidedTo the news, some, yes.
What's the difference?Is it cause the rabbis tell them or they've decided
Why do u answer with questionWhat's the difference?