Newspapers and Propaganda Sheets
Posted: Monday, April 25, 2011
by John Waddey
firstcenturychristian
A news paper provides its readers with a factual report of what has happened. It is presented without a political or philosophical slant, which thus allows the readers to decide what to make of the information. On the other hand a propaganda organ gives to the public that which a particular person, institution or political party wants them to read and believe. It slants the news to give the advantage to that person, institution or party to which it is wed.
A newspaper will presents both sides of a question when reporting on important facts and events. An organ of propaganda will reflect a single point of view which its editors and reporters share.
A newspaper will tell the entire story whereas the propagandist will carefully omit any information that goes against its policy and position while dwelling on any negative aspects of a person, institution or program it opposes.
A newspaper is dedicated to telling only the unvarnished truth. It will gladly retract any mistake or misrepresentation that might accidently get published. The propaganda sheet traffics in lies, half truths, distortions and misrepresentations. When detected it will either ignore the accusation or attack the person who challenges its report.
The propaganda sheet pretends to be a newspaper and often succeeds in fooling it readers. Discernment is essential if readers are to avoid being misled.
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