My friend was very offended by the movie "Bruce Almighty" and even more offeneded when i told him that I was going to go see the upcoming sequel "Eric Almighty". I consider movies to be just movies, but my friend takes it as an insult to the religion. Should i have the same feelings about this movie as my friend, or is it no big deal?
Oh, and people of any denomination are free to answer, but please no bashing or smart *** comments
2006-12-31 11:54:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Naah, it's not offensive. And if you don't think it is, that's fine. I loved Bruce Almighty too, and I didn't find it at all offensive. I actually found Passion of the Christ more offensive for all it's Christian praise. For everything in this world, at least one person is going to find it offensive, but that shouldn't change the way you think of it.
I really believe if there is a God, he must have a sense of humor. Just look at the platypus. Besides, what was mocked about religion in that movie? As far as I could tell, it was all about a man going through an amusing series of events rediscovering his religious nature and the good in his life. Nothing offensive about that. Plus it was funny as h*ll.
2006-12-31 12:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by ivioonbeams 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit that I didn't care for Bruce Almighty. Nor will I choose to see Eric Almighty.
I feel this way because of the relationship I have with God. No one can tell you how you should feel.
2006-12-31 20:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by Eye Candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've seen the movie in question and personally I don't find it offensive. I think ultra conservatives may not like the idea of a man challenging gods rule but for me it's just a movie.
2006-12-31 20:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by manbearpig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a friend that got offended by my choice in movies, would be on the way out. People are entitled to watch whatever crap they want. To be a "friend" you don't have to agree with their taste in music, movies and their opinion on Paris Hilton.
Does this guy work parttime for the Morality Police? Yuck
2006-12-31 19:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by Laptop Jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm christian, but I find nothing offensive by that movie. God taught Bruce a lesson about what to wish for. What's offensive about that? If God didn't have a sense of humor, we wouldn't be here.
2006-12-31 20:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
See, it was considered offensive because, specially in Islam making fun or using Allah or the religion itself as something to make people laugh is wrong is a sin. Because when you respect something and believe in it you would not allow or want anyone to make such of it... dont u think ?
2006-12-31 20:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Razan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a movie. It's not meant to offend anyone. I don't really see why someone would consider that offensive...
2006-12-31 19:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Aidan L. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiction is fiction and even God has a sense of humor. Look at some of the people on this forum let alone some of the goofs in politics.
2006-12-31 19:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Movies are for entertainment purposes and it sounds like that is how you take it. I think people are often too easily offended and forget how to have fun :-)
2006-12-31 19:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by eternal_enquirer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was mildly funny, but not offensive. Not one of Jim Carrey's better movies, though Jennifer Aniston was cute in it.
Now "Passion of the Christ", THAT was offensive.
2006-12-31 19:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋