Talking about reality TV comes a close second to talking about the weather.
Everyone has an opinion about it. This seems to be particularly true in evangelical circles, where there is almost an unspoken understanding that if you watch Reality TV then you can't possibly be a keen Christian.
It has to be said that there are certainly many brands of reality-based game shows and late night 'documentaries' that celebrate sin in a way that can never be supported by Christians. However, the whole of the reality genre tends to get tarred with the same brush. Here are three things that I've grown to appreciate about the black sheep of TV.
