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George Barna once said, “Most Americans do 
not experience [much] of the reality they 
have opinions and attitudes about,

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but they know things about these realities… 
because the media has described those things 
to them.

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[That means] our perceptions of reality are 
mostly based on what the media has told us 
reality is.”

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As you gather information about political 
and social events, remember that everything 
you hear may not be true.

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Whether from the media or the people around 
us, the “news” we receive carries the appearance 
of truth. In reality, however,

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it is skewed by perception and opinion. I 
challenge you today:

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Purpose to be a wise, discerning listener. 
I’m Mac Hammond; this is the Winner’s Minute.