By OLADIPO OLUWATOSIN
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced world, parents often leave their children unattended, relying heavily on television, smartphones, and the internet to entertain them. Unfortunately, this seemingly harmless act exposes children to various influences, including demonic infiltration through cartoons.
Many popular cartoons, such as Tom and Jerry, depict violence, unforgiveness, and wickedness in a way that subtly molds a child’s mindset. The spiritual implications of these cartoons are significant and require urgent attention from parents, the family unit, society, and the Church.
Mummy and daddy, you are too busy, Church you are sleeping and government you are snoring on children matters, no wonder the society is polluted with dangerous and unforgiven children who has been initiated or manipulated by the so called cartoon books and movie.
Biblical Foundation
Romans 12:2 – "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Proverbs 22:6 – "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
1 Corinthians 15:33 – "Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.’"
Ephesians 6:12 – "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – "There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord."
Understanding the Source of the Influence
Cartoons are not merely entertaining visuals; they are often designed with specific messages, ideologies, and spirits behind them. Many children’s programs incorporate elements of:
Music: Background scores often use frequencies and subliminal messages that can negatively affect a child's subconscious.
Movies: Many cartoons, though presented humorously, subtly introduce occult practices, rebellion, disobedience, and desensitization to sin.
Demonic Agendas: The devil’s plan has always been to corrupt the next generation by influencing their thoughts and behaviors early in life. Many cartoons introduce elements of magic, sorcery, violence, and even gender confusion under the guise of entertainment.
Examples of Demonic Cartoons and Their Negative Influence
1. Tom and Jerry – Promotes unforgiveness, revenge, and continuous strife when the Bible teaches that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19).
2. Scooby-Doo – Introduces children to ghost-hunting, the occult, and reliance on supernatural forces rather than God.
3. Ben 10 – Encourages identity transformation through alien powers, subtly promoting mysticism and reliance on otherworldly beings.
4. The Simpsons – Filled with blasphemy, disrespect for parents, mockery of Christianity, and inappropriate humor.
5. Adventure Time – Normalizes witchcraft, magic, and bizarre relationships that distort biblical principles.
6. Pokémon – Promotes evolution, magical creatures with supernatural abilities, and battles that resemble spiritual warfare in an ungodly manner.
7. Gravity Falls – Features symbols of the Illuminati, demonic entities, and encouragement of secret knowledge outside of God.
The Effects of Negative Cartoons on Children
1. Spiritual Corruption
Repeated exposure to ungodly themes conditions children to accept behaviors contrary to biblical teachings. Constantly witnessing revenge and hatred in cartoons like Tom and Jerry teaches unforgiveness and a lack of empathy.
2. Behavioral and Psychological Damage
Aggressiveness: Imitating cartoon characters can make children prone to violent tendencies.
Lack of Compassion: The lack of remorse shown in many cartoons teaches that hurting others is acceptable.
Desensitization to Sin: Exposure to magic, deception, and rebellion numbs a child’s moral compass.
3. Family Breakdown
Parental Disconnection: Parents who do not actively monitor their children’s media consumption lose their influence over them.
Sibling Rivalry: Children replicate the hostile relationships they see in cartoons, fostering division in families.
4. Societal Decay
Moral Erosion: A generation raised on harmful entertainment will struggle with moral integrity.
Increased Violence: The rise of bullying and juvenile delinquency is partly fueled by media exposure.
Diminished Faith: Exposure to ungodly content weakens spiritual convictions and promotes secular ideologies.
How to Curb the Influence and Correct the Saga
1. Parental Responsibility
Screen Content: Parents must preview and approve what their children watch.
Limit Screen Time: Excessive exposure should be replaced with healthy alternatives such as Bible stories, moral-based books, and creative activities.
Teach Biblical Principles: Parents should instill godly values that counteract negative media messages.
2. Family Involvement
Encourage Discussions: Talk to children about the dangers of certain cartoons.
Provide Alternatives: Introduce Christian cartoons, Bible story animations, and educational content that promote godly principles.
3. Societal Interventions
Educational Awareness: Schools and institutions should educate parents on media literacy.
Policy Regulation: Governments should enforce stricter regulations on harmful media content for children.
4. The Role of the Church
Media Education in Sunday Schools: Teaching children to discern what they watch from a biblical perspective.
Christian Entertainment Alternatives: Encouraging Christian filmmakers to create wholesome, godly content.
Prayer and Deliverance: The Church must engage in prayers for children’s protection and spiritual discernment.
Conclusion
The devil is actively using entertainment as a tool to shape young minds away from godliness. Parents, families, society, and the Church must rise to the occasion by curbing negative influences, providing godly alternatives, and reinforcing biblical teachings. Only through intentional parenting, spiritual guidance, and community efforts can we protect the next generation from subtle demonic infiltration through cartoons.
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