Burn Victim

Thank you for the article you published in the March 22, 1980, Awake! entitled “I Was a Burn Victim.” Two years ago when I first read the article, I had two young children who were often caught playing with matches. So I read them the article, and that was more effective than any of the punishments I’d tried to get them to stop. I was recently reminded of this article and I decided to write and let you know how much my family benefited from it.

M. J., California

I really did appreciate your article on the violence of sports and the effects it can have both on participants and on spectators. Regretfully, some of our brothers today seem to have lost sight of the dangers, physical and especially spiritual, in becoming involved in sporting events, especially those with violence. I hope that this new article will reawaken some to the dangers.

W. G., Maryland

“Dallas” on TV

Thank you for the item in “Watching the World” (April 22, 1982) on the TV show “Dallas.” A few months ago I was shocked to hear that a number of brothers and sisters from my own congregation watch this show. Perhaps reading the item “Dallas Turns Lounge Into Brothel,” from the South African newspaper will jar them to their senses.

C. M., Canada

For over a year I have declined to watch the television series “Dallas,” leaving the room whilst the transmission is received at my lodgings. Your comment greatly encouraged my stand.

D. L., England