TV and Christianity - NFL Football?

Crosswalk has a great topic in the forums today and a great start by Jason. I have been praying about this for guidance as I try to determine where to draw the line on how much and what TV I watch. I did not vote in the poll at the top of the discussion, because I believe the answer is that it depends how much and what TV you are watching. But TV in and of itself is not evil or sinful.

NFL Football is an interesting case. First, it is obviously a violent sport. Is this enough of a reason to say a Christian shouldnt watch it? Now, what if you watch 14 hours of football on a weekend? Clearly you are not getting the most out of the gift of life. Now if you miss church for the game, you might have real problems. But as a Steeler fan, I did miss church twice this year to go to the game. (not tv, but similar issue)

So the answer I have come to is...how was the rest of my week and my mindset? Has my mind and thoughts been on Christ and God? Have I made it to my bible? Have I helped my wife this week? anyone else? Those things are more important than how I spend a few hours. So watching a game or two is fine for me. But, fixating on it for an entire weekend, I will have to try to avoid. (except of cource NFL championship weekend, which I am sure God watches) Instead I need to focus on the direction and priorities in my life. If they are solid, then the part-time endulgences are problaby healthy. (unless they are specifically mentioned as sinful in the bible)

So I will try to keep my TV to a miniumum, and when the content makes me feel guilty or uncomfortable, I will turn it off. At least I will try. It is harder for example during the NFL Draft.

What do you think about Christians and TV? What do you watch? Are their any programs that are borderline, but you still like to watch? Post your thoughts here or on the Crosswalk forum about Christians and TV.