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MOVIES
AND CHRISTIANS
Subject: Newsletter 25
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001
From: "T'n'T Family"
I'm probably going
to be blasted like what has been done with others that disagree with Hollywood
Jesus but here goes.
I read the response
to others that viewed films like Atlantis as
portraying New Age talk, supposed "demon honouring concepts" and Wiccan
language and here is my response whatever it is worth.
I have 3 small children
and I'm very protective of them and I will give an account to God some
day for what I've taught them. I want to thank those people who wrote
in about Atlantis and its seemingly occultic underpinnings. Children are
so enamered by films and seem to accept anything on TV as true. That is
why I am trying to teach mine that most of what is seen on movies and
TV has the tendency to go against what God wants. I try to inform them
where the show is wrong and teach them not to accept anything that goes
against the teachings of the Word of God. We are to be on the lookout
1 Pet. 5:8. (You are being a good father. This is good)
This is teaching them
discernment or to discern what is right and what is wrong based on what
God says not the what the world says. The Bible is clear that in these
last days there will be false prophets and false teachers in the church.
We need the gift of discernment in the last days. I have always believed
that if i go to a film or rent a video you are supporting what Hollywood
has done. That's why I want to know exactly what the film is about especially
if I have my children with me (they haven't been to a movie theatre yet).
I value your reviews because they give me some info on what to watch out
for personally and for the protection of my little ones' minds who are
not ready to discern what is right and wrong. The Bible says that this
takes training. (Hebs 5:14). I rarely go to movies because I rely on people
like you and others like you who go to bat for those of us that wait around
till we have enough respected opinions to make an informed decision about
whether we should support Hollywood's efforts or not. If we go to the
movie or rent that video are we not supporting Hollywood? (Yes
just like you support slave labor in China when you buy your children
toys made in China. And you support Harper Collins when you by a Zondervan
NIV Bible. And you support causes that you perhaps disagree with when
you buy products form corporations that give money to various causes.)
I mean if the movie glorifies sex, violence or the occult and we go to
it are we not sending a message to Hollywood- This is what we want? (Your
grid here is that of a loving father of young children. I can not fault
this. My concerns run in a different direction) If they produced
decent family movies and these family movies became instant best picks
would they not produce more rather than those that have much violence
and sex? If people refused to go to movies that had any nudity and sex
that would surely decide for the producers in Hollywood that movies with
this content DON"T make money, since it is all about money. ("If"
This never works. You are being idealistic. The world is won one person
at a time. Not by changing Hollywood) Hats off to those of you
who go into movies with the motive to inform the Christian community about
potentially dangerous content for children and compromising content for
us adults. (Hollywood Jesus, as you know, does not
do this. I do not see this as Christianity in any way shape or form. Even
Mormons, Buddhist, Muslims have such concerns. I see these type of reviews
as being moralistic family guides but not spiritual guides).
I agree that we need
to build bridges to the world including Hollywood and Wiccans. We are
in the world but we are not to be like the world or of the world. (This
is by an action of God, and by our action) Love the people, hate
the sin? Please, mr. HollywoodJesus when you respond to others that you
don't agree with could you use the wisdom of Ephesians 4:29 where Paul
says " Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth (pen) but only such
a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment,
that is may give grace to those who hear (read) [Brackets- mine]. Let's
build bridges to our brothers too.- Speak the truth in love Ephs 4:15.
That they may be one John 17:21. If we differ can we agree to disagee
in love? (absolutely, but I will always side with the
outsiders, rejected, loners, and despised. Speaking against any group
of people does not work well with me. Too many Christians seem to be finger
pointing moralist. Hollywood Jesus is different and will never do this)
Respectfully Yours,
hornblower KECY
Thank
you for your kind words. And keep on being the wonderful dad that you
are. -David
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IN
RESPONSE TO THE SO CALLED GAY JESUS FILM
Subject: Newsletter 24
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: "Wendy"
Hi! I have been briefly
reading some of the comments about the recent so called 'gay Jesus film,
and not really knowing alot about it, I have decided to share my feelings
on homosexuality, rather than on the film itself.
As a Christian I believe
God's Word is 100% accurate. And as I read several verses regarding homosexuality,
I do believe that it is not part of God's plan and homosexual behaviour
is a sin.
However, I do feel
that our attitude towards people battling this sin, needs to change. I
sometimes wonder what goes through our mind when we think of someone who
is gay. Do we think of some guy with a feminine voice, wearing leather
and hanging around all-male brothels? Or do we think of the guy dress
up in a suit, going about the everyday normal activities, but at the same
time battling with his sexuality? I think sometimes we see homosexuals
as I have first describe, and sadly those who are like the 'everyday man
in the suit' gets catorgorise into the latter.
I feel this isn't
fair because, for those of us who are hetorsexual, we have no idea what
it's like to battle with homosexual feelings. The same as those of us
who are clean and sober, have no idea what it's like to battle with an
alcohol or drug problem.
You know we can go
on and on about the sins of the homosexual lifestyle. But until we know
what it's like to really battle that sin, and conquer it, maybe we should
start practicing the "love the sinner" part of "God hates the sin, but
loves the sinner."
Sometimes I think
we've become to focus on the hatred of the sin, rather than the love for
the sinner.
God Bless, Wendy
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GOOD
REVIEWS
Subject: Hollywood Jesus movie reviews
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: "Webdesign Victory productions"
Just 2 hours ago,
I discovered your hollywoodjesus site. At first I though "What´s this,
help" A reaction, to quick, to easy. After some scrolling, I changed my
opinion quickly This is it! Still searching for words to express my thinking
But to make a long
story short: I love to show your reviews on my site cause here in the
Netherlands, there are a lot of movies, but none of them has a good review
(or colored)
Also I ask your permission
to translate some Spiritual Insights in Dutch and of course the reviews
Blessings Hette Visser the Netherlands
Response:
Sure, go ahead, and thanks for the good words. -David
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REQUIEM
FOR A DREAM
Subject: The Film "Requiem for a Dream"
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: Patricia
Dear David,
Thank you so VERY much for your wonderful ministry via this online resource,
which in uplifting, positive ways informs us fellow seekers about what
is spiritually illuminating in the cinema and on videos/DVDs. Each and
every review is so edifying vs. other "Christian" sites which blast films
that DO have redeeming merit but do not align with the reviewer's legalistically
narrow parameters of Churchianity.
Until becoming terminally
ill, our Creator opened doors for me to serve in churches and other arenas
as an Assistant Pastor, hospital chaplain, university chaplain, Christian
counselor ... plus I was the wife of a pastor in another church, so far
too often I saw and heard about the less kind side of judgmental church
members. Perhaps being called "of the devil" because I was a woman in
ministry was the most stinging verbal assault of all. Therefore, by contrast
to judgmentalism in certain church sectors, all the more perhaps you can
see why your perspectives are so tremendously refreshing and uplifting
to me, for which I thank you greatly. Since I am homebound and no longer
go the theaters, your reviews and updates on new and worthy videos are
such splendid guidelines for viewing worthwhile films to uplift and educate
my soul, as I try to be a good steward of my remaining time on Terra Firma
before blessedly being allowed to go HOME. Ah! Such sweet expectations
about that event flood my spirit! But in the meantime, much appreciation
to you for how you so richly minister to me too, David!
A question please:
have you reviewed the amazing film "Requiem for a Dream"? I cannot find
it at your site although, with my still preschool level of computer knowledge
~ ; > [that's a Pentecostal smiley face, teehee!!] that movie may indeed
be reviewed but I am just missing it. I recorded "Requiem for a Dream"
on Pay-per-view last month and was profoundly impacted by its unique and
memorable illustration of addictions' wrath. It is no wonder that Ellen
Burstyn was nominated for an Academy Award and did receive from IFC, Independent
Filmmakers' Channel's, Best Actress Award for her brilliant portrayal
of a woman driven mad by a doctor's irresponsibly prescribing addictive
RXs to her. Never before have I ever seen such a powerful film, which
I hope will also strongly impact you and your readers in constructive
ways. Reportedly, it's a much more realistic story line than "Traffic,"
which I shall nevertheless record on Pay-per-view today vis-a-vis your
online input.
I was happy to read
your review of "Pay it Forward" and truly hope you are able to read the
novel upon which the film is based. Since you were moved by the film,
I can guarantee that you will infinitely more be favorably "blown away"
by the novel that was not faithfully adhered to onscreen, unfortunately.
It's a short work and will be hard to put down once you've entered into
its mystique. Plus I can guarantee that you'll find within catalysts for
a number of sermons. : )
Again, bless you and
yours for how you bring richness into the lives of us fellow followers
of our beloved Messiah Yeshua!
Respectfully & with Gratitude,
Patricia
Thank
you Patricia, I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words. I have
not reviewed "Requiem for a Dream" -perhaps I should. I will have to pick
up a copy of Pay It Forward. As you probably know from some of my comments,
I am for women in ministry. May God bless you, Patricia. Again, thank
you for your kind words. Warmly yours in Christ, David Bruce
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SONG
Subject: Blair_Witch_2
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: Benny
hey, can someone tell
me what the song at the end of blair witch 2 is? the one in the end credits
with the chick singing. its the first song that is played during the end
credits.
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WICCAN
LANGUAGE USED
Subject: Atlantis The Lost_Empire
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: "Lon
The language used
in the movie is Wiccan. A real spiritualist language used in incantations,
spells and communication with the spirit world by the nature worship religion
called Wicca. There isn't time to go into it here but Wicca has its roots
in Druid worship and is occult in nature. This has no place in any movie
viewed by a Christian.
Pastor Lon
Response:
And the moon is made of green cheese. Lon you have now identified yourself
as a legalistic horn blower. Christianity is not defined by what you do
or do not do. It is defined by who you serve. Even if you were right,
Jesus loves Wiccans and died for them, understand? Wiccans are always
welcome at Hollywood Jesus, I love them too. May you learn the wisdom
of Acts 17:16-34. -David
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THANKS
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: Kit
Thank you for a truly
magnificent site. You shed light into a world of confusion and hype.
Blessings from Yorkshire in England
Kit
Response:
Thanks I appreciate your kind words. -David.
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HIDDEN
MESSAGES
Subject: Blair Witch 2:
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001
From: John
Here is something
that some people may have not figured out in the movie. In the scene near
the end right before they play their tape in reverse, when Tristen seems
to go crazy, (and mentions something about Winnershin or something) she
says a sentence in reverse. It sounds like: "erf klaw niaga lee nerdlick
ate." It is actually spelled "eerf klaw niaga nerdlich eht." So, she is
saying "The children will again walk free." Tell me what you guys think
it means or what you think about the sentance!
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KUDOS
Subject: Lord of the Rings
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Greg
Greg,
I appreciated your essay on LOTR and want to give kudos to your insight
that I recieved. I found that your explanation of Tolkien's Middle Earth
as a historical/mythical precursor to our own life to be fascinating.
For the reason that it confirmed something that had been skating around
in the back of my mind, with out solidity or the language to adequately
explain it.
I had often the thought
that Toklien was in effect trying to imply that Middle Earth was indeed
our own Ea. I found especially interesting your thoughts on the 4th age,
the revelation that the age of man can lead us to "the conviction that
all spirituality is metaphysically barren!" I want to agree wholeheartedly
with this thought. "How can we be transformed by the renewing of our mind,
when it is our mind that tells us supernatural renewal is beyond our experience?"
Here I my ideas,
I hope you don't find them too banal. First, that at the end of the 3rd
age, we begin human dominated history. As such there had not been an incarnation,
or the giving of the Holy Spirit to man.
Essentially, the 4th
age begins in Genesis and more broadly the Old Testament as a whole. It
is one of my own little pet thoughts that not only did the OT history
function to point us to the incarnation, but also to reveal the futility
of humanistic religion as a way to God, or fulfillment in this life.
If we look through
the progress of time in the context of the Jewish nation, a few things
are revealed. First that the relationship or covenant between man and
God, left up to man would have never been established. Second, that if
the responsibility of man to be moral and righteous lies in his own hands
(by following the Law) it will ultimately result in failure.
I was reminded of
the book of Judges (17:6) "In those days there was no king in Israel;
every man did what was right in his own eyes." The book of Judges is full
of people falling away from God (mostly in the form of idolatry) as they
are left to themselves. This seems to correlate to your statement: "What
we are left with is an Age in which Man is simply left to master himself."
In the 4th age, man
is left to himself, and the (distanced) intimacy with Eru that existed
through His unfallen servants had been broken by their departure.
Now, in going out
on a limb and perhaps taking larger steps into Tolkien's mind than perhaps
I should, I would like to surface the idea that we are in the 5th age.
That Eru became flesh, and He renewed His relationship with us in a more
intimate and personal way than T- mythology had revealed prior. This may
have been a Tolkien idea (it also could be my delusion). I do think that
if we are to follow your idea that Tolkien's mythology is a historical
precursor rather than an allegory to our time, we have to recognize that
John 1 hadn't yet occured. "The Word became flesh and dwelt amoung us
and we saw His glory..." I do believe that no matter what mythology we
may find ourselves in, as Christians, the centre of time would be found
in the incarnation. When Eru entered the world, His servant John said
"I myself have seen, and have testified that this is the Son of God."
John 1:34
So, to sum up maybe
a confusing mass of thought. The forth age didn't reveal any thought of
diluted Christianity, but a pre- Holy Spirit age, recorded in the Old
Testament. That time was a proof that man's worth did not lie in "chariots",
but in his relationship with Eru. We now live in the 5th age, if you will.
The age that began with Eru's condencention into Ea, in the form of Man.
Thank you again,
Greg.
I hope my thoughts have proven helpful to someone other only myself.
Love in Christ (the Son of Eru)
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EYES
Subject: O_Brother_Where_Art_Thou
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Roger B.
In response to Ethan's
question about the blind people in the film. Homer the poet was reputed
to be blind--which is why I think the elderly sage railroad hand cart
operator is blind. The "cyclops" is, of course, only blind in one eye--although
he almost gets that one good eye taken out by the sharpened stake of the
confederate flag--great parody of the cyclops in the Odyssey. I loved
this movie, the music, the photography and the acting. I personally think
it is the best thing Clooney has done--he wasn't just playing a "handsome
George Clooney-type." Part of the spirituality I think that needs to be
recognized is that of the Quest--Everitt has continual faith/hope that
things will turn out OK. They will eventually find the "treasure," although
it is not the treasure that they thought it was.
Roger B.
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THE
GAIA HYPOTHESIS
Subject: Final_Fantasy
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Alex
"Gaia"
is the Greek goddess of the earth.
Director Sakaguchi's Gaia is not original at all; rather, it is clearly
based on the Gaia Hypothesis, made popular by James Lovelock in The Ages
of Gaia (published 1989).
"What is the hypothesis
of Gaia? Stated simply, the idea is that we may have discovered a living
being bigger, more ancient, and more complex than anything from our wildest
dreams. That being, called Gaia, is the Earth. More precisely: that about
one billion years after it's formation, our planet was occupied by a meta-life
form which began an ongoing process of transforming this planet into its
own substance. All the life forms of the planet are part of Gaia. In a
way analogous to the myriad different cell colonies which make up our
organs and bodies, the life forms of earth in their diversity coevolve
and contribute interactively to produce and sustain the optimal conditions
for the growth and prosperity not of themselves, but of the larger whole,
Gaia. That the very makeup of the atmosphere, seas, and terrestrial crust
is the result of radical interventions carried out by Gaia through the
evolving diversity of living creatures."
(Quoted from erg.ucd.ie/arupa/references/gaia.html)
This Gaia Hyposthesis
is not Hollywood fiction; there are many people who actually believe that
Gaia is the nature of reality on earth. Sakaguchi's account of Gaia is
a clever (and entertaining) way of introducing the concept in a more palatable
way to the general public.
Read more on the Gaia
Hypothesis at: http://www.magna.com.au/~prfbrown/gaia.html
or http://www.sprl.umich.edu/GCL/paper_to_html/gaia.html
or find a zillion different references by searching for "Gaia Hypothesis"
under any search engine.
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GAY
FILM
Subject: upcoming movie release
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Lind
i have just recieved an e-mail about a new movie depicting jesus and his
disciples as gay. is this true? i have attempted to attached the file to
this e-mail with more information. please let me know if this is true. thank
you.
Response: No there is no truth to it. Please read this
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MUSIC
INFO
Subject: Blade
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: M Britton mavbritton@yahoo.com
All people who want
then name of the track when dorff is in the library, the track is called
ishii ken ryu or something like that and its by a guy called photek. he
produces intelligent hardstep drum and bass, if that makes sense to you
lot, im form the UK so it does. and the track in the blood party has been
remixed by alot of people but the most commonly known version is by Public
Domain, and its called Operation Blade, go to www.slinky.co.uk for more
details.
mail me on mavbritton@yahoo.com
for any questions about these tracks.
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WHAT
ABOUT THE EROTICISM OF THIS FILM?
Subject: Enemy_at_the_Gates
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Marty Haas
I'm amazed that the
review doesn't even mention the love story that evolves during the movie.
There is a scene in which the Russian hero and his girflfriend engage
in the most erotic sexual scene I have ever witnessed in a movie. The
scene showed very little skin, but it succeeded in being more erotic than
most films that show everything.
Marty Haas
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WHY
CHRISTIANS...?
Subject: Newsletter_25
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Keith W Kunz
I think it`s a fear,
that if they don`t over react. They wont be holy or in God`s will. I`ve
learned that if it don`t matter,(not a obvious and blatant violation of
scripture) don`t get upset.ie I`ve used "Harry Potter" For, 'Loving' discussions
on christianity without once getting upset.
Keith W Kunz
Buena Park, CA 90620 sent with joy and love! http://community.webtv.net/KeithWK/PSALM45
http://community.webtv.net/KeithWK/Thepottersclay
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MY
HEART SHOUTS
Subject: Newsletter 23--Dyan Cannon
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Carol Webster
Dear Mr. Bruce,
I just read your newsletter regarding Dyan Cannon's outreach program.
I also read the comments that had been posted. As a believer, my heart
shouts for joy that there are outspoken Christians in the Hollywood set.
There are many Christians in LA, and they are becoming more outspoken
everyday. There are also many branches of Christianity. We (born again
Christians) are many parts of the body and we are diverse as we all have
different gifts of the Spirit. I saw that some expressed a concern regarding
the lack of Dyan's biblical knowledge, but if she is in the Word at least
an hour a day (which is far more than the average Christian), than the
greatest teacher is pouring in and throughout her. I would encourage her
to spend time in study under some of the best preachers of our day and
even read some of the great sermons of pastor of the past. I suspect that
she may already be doing that, because once you get the passion for Jesus,
then you have a passion to know more about him and be like him. Jesus
did not "hang out" with the religious leaders of his day; he walked, talked,
ate, and slept among the sinners. Dyan is sharing Jesus in the way that
God has decided to use her and she is allowing him to do that. I do believe
in healing prayers and I do believe that people are healed, but in God's
will. Her desire to perform intercessory prayer for those who are suffering
is an act of service for our Lord. By the way, for those who don't understand
the Jewish Christian Concept or Messianic Jews, they might wish to check
out "Jews for Jesus."
Thank you for your service! Your Sister-in-Christ!
Carol Webster
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COULD
HAVE BEEN BETTER
Subject: AI_Artificial_Intelligence
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: SSB
This modern day Pinocchio
retelling could have been a lot better had Kubrick been alive to finish
off his ideas. The thought that Speilberg would stay true to the idea
is non-sensical because we all bring our own thought and ideas into everything
that we do. As a religious person, I see this movie as an affront to God,
whereas man tries to become like God by trying to create life. The good
doctor keeps trying to create a better robot (man), science won't let
a person die (freezing ill patients) and the search for the blue fairy
who is supposed to grant life (God). Even the "alien" creatures toward
the end of the movie, who can basically bring the dead back to life, if
even for just one day.
I especially did
not like the morality of this movie. It teaches that we should hate anything
not like us, except children. The robots are caged and brutalized for
the entertainment of the masses, just like different societies have been
since the dawn of man, from Roman times up through slavery of the African
peoples. We'll hunt you, enslave you, torture you, all for our joy! What
kind of message is this?
Also taught - When
you get tired of something, say a family pet, take it into the woods and
leave it there, without any notion of how to survive in the wild. Either
that or get it euthanized (or disassembled as in the fllick).
Remember, if you pray
hard and long enough to a plaster statue of a fairy tale creature (say,
2,000 years), a "Close Encounter" creature will return and reamimate the
dead for you...
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LOVED
IT!
Subject: Memento
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: SSB
Finally, in the world
of movies that offer quick and easy films, comes a picture that makes
you take the time to think. I saw this film with two others who were scratching
their heads in unison throughout the show, instead of letting it roll
and enjoying the outcomes. Nice "Hitchcockian" twists and turns!
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TERRIBLE
Subject: Evolution
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001
From: Dave
This movie was one
big rectal joke from the "bug" flying up one character's rear end to the
giant "sphincter creature" at the conclusion of the movie. Can hollywood
get any worse?
Dave
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WHAT
YOU COMTEMPLATE, YOU WILL BECOME -AUGUSTINE
Subject: Mission Impossible
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001
From: Mike
My responses
are in blue -David
Dear David, It was
with great interest that I discovered your website, and i thought 'wow...
somebody who would review movies from a Christian perspective.'
I'm a little disappointed
though. One of the greatest problems with our culture in North America-
a culture where there is hardly any respect for life, traditionnal values,
or even the existance of God- is our ability to rationalize. We rationalize
about the fact that it's not really a life anyway, and abort millions
of God's unique children each year.
I feel that you've
rationnalized M:I-2 into some kind of prophetic movie- that through these
great symbols, those souls who have no idea who Jesus is or why they need
a relationship with him- might see an image of Christ in Tom Cruise? (Even
John Woo, the director and a Christian, by the way, said this film had
Christian symbolism, Cruise in cross position, the doves etc. So what
is your point? Some sort of legalism? Some sort of sinner and saint check
list? How boring).
Did you see the same
movie I did? I went to M:I-2 on a date, and was embarassed to have brought
a young lady I really cared about to that. (Embarrassed?
Why?) I have not seen a movie that was so degrading to women (You
have not seen many films) -the line where Anthony Hopkins says
to Ethan that Nyah is a woman and therefore is completely capable of lying
to a man and then sleeping with him without caring- do you think that's
an image of God the Father? To degrade women like that? Do you think Jesus
is driven to relationships by lust? By envy? (It's
a secular film, good grief already. You judge it by a Christian standard.
Apples and Oranges. What is going on with you. It you want a Biblically
correct story, go to church. If you want a reflection of the culture,
go to a movie. Holy cow!).
I find your parallels
...stretched at best. What we need now, in this culture of death, is not
rationalization of things which upbuild sin (which is exactly what this
movie did,) but for Christians to stand up and say 'there's a better way.'
We don't need to sink to another level for entertainment- we need to restore
God-given gifts to His glory. (Legalist for Jesus.
-Your motto, not mine)
I'm sorry Dave, but
I feel as though you're not reviewing movies for Christians- you're rationalizing
movies for Christians. (I am not reviewing movies for
Christians. I am talking to the world which I love very much. I am a Missionary
and you are like a Pharisee do gooder. I am a sinner, you are a saint.
I wish not to be a saint like you. I have no righteousness worth anything.
I am wicked and evil. Please do not tell me how to be righteous)
One of the great early
Christians, Augustine, who died in 430 said "What you contemplate you
will become." (Augustine was very anti-woman too. Are
you embarassed by some of his statements about women as you were in the
movie) Our culture has been contemplating sin for so long, we are
a culture of death. We must begin to contemplate LIFE (are
you saying films never contemplate life? Hmm. Interesting. You are so
wrong) - or else the Lord will return and count us among the goats
(I am a goat! and proud of it. My only worth in in JC himself).
I will pray for you.
-Mike
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FROM
MOBY DICK
Subject: To post Powder
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001
From: Nicola
I have been reading
all your ideas on the film, and though I don't disagree with any of your
postings, I believe the whole thing behind 'Powder' lies in the excerpt
from 'Moby Dick' Jeremy read in the beginning of the film. "Where lies
the final harbor, whence we unmoor no more? In what rapt ether sails the
world, of which the weariest will never weary? Where is the foundling's
father hidden? Our souls are like those orphans whose unwedded mothers
die in bearing them: the secret of our paternity lies in their grave,
and we must there to learn it." The last sentence refers in total to Powder,
whose mother died in bearing him; the secret of his origin and life has
been buried with her. Look forward to hearing your comments on this.
Nicola
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PROPHETIC
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Subject: never would have thought. Superman
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001
From: "Christ Church Dingley"
l will once again
watch the epic film `Superman', and watch it with what l have read as
a source for interpreting the actions of Clark and Superman in a different
light. The writers of the film have truely captured this most wonderful
person of Jesus and introduced, with some depth l might add, the theologies
surrounding the placement of the fully divine full human person of God.
The most powerful saviour. The only question l have is: like Larry Norman's
great seventies song, we do see that the son from Krypton (AKA Clark)
was not the only one from heaven; as it is depicted. The question of how
many saviours and how many other `worlds'. Remembering that space is space.
where to next for the mind of a human being? Should we approach with much
care the possibility that Superman was in fact the greatest prophetic
moment of modern time.
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