WHEREAS, the rapid development in the field of radio and television has resulted in the acquisition of receiving sets in millions of American homes, and
WHEREAS, it is widely recognized that the coming of television is destined to have far-reaching effects upon the life of our nation, and
WHEREAS, this influence is felt first of all in the homes of our people,
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Southern Baptist Convention assembled in session at Houston, Texas, May 6-10, 1953, go on record as deploring the fact that the advertising of beer and cigarettes is brought into the average home daily in a manner which is destined to exert a most unfortunate influence upon children and young people of impressionable age, and that we protest this invasion of the sanctity of our homes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we call this matter to the urgent attention of pastors, parents, and leaders of young people, and urge them to do everything in their power to combat this increasing danger to Christian home life.