at least not by Christians? And if not, why? Thank you.
2007-11-29 05:27:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I'm doing a column on it for my church's newsletter as we speak. I'm a Christian, English major, and writer, so you can just about guess where I'm coming from. Welcome to my world . . . heeeeeeere we go! NO SPOILERS.
Christian: I knew from the first book that at least the Catholics would have trouble with it (I'm Lutheran). There are also some gaping theological flaws, even considering it was written by an atheist who has confessed to wanting to kill God. He also has a lot of things theologically correct, whether he agrees with them or not. These could drown out his errors, but an informed reader / viewer would have no problem picking them out. I would bet that a lot of that type of stuff would be left out for the "dumbed down" (as I expect) movie version. Final Christian analysis: Watch at your own risk, and inform yourself before and after.
Writer: This is some of the best written fantasy I've ever read, and I've read a LOT of fantasy. Everything follows, everything makes sense in context, and it is very engaging. The characters are well developed, and it is sometimes VERY hard to tell who is supposed to be good and who is evil. I like this. (As soon as they announced the movie was coming, I KNEW Kidman would get that part.) Final writer analysis: Some of the best there is, period.
English major: Ehhh, why bother? I'm not doing this for a grade.
Final overall analysis: IT'S FANTASY, people!!! Nobody's filing it under nonfiction, religion, philosophy, or whatever else. It's a classic, deservedly so, and if some Christians can't filter what they don't believe, that's their problem. If they think it's going to trouble their faith, then they shouldn't put themselves in the situation. It also brings out a lot of Christian ideals, and exposes the readers / viewers to as much good as evil.
Some will say that it could influence children to disbelieve in God. I say, Christian parents will discuss with their children what matters anyway.
Fantasy = fiction.
Enjoy the show!
2007-11-29 13:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by herfinator 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether you are a Christian or not, I feel that it is a personal choice. I won't be watching it. Do I feel that it will adversely affect me as a Christian? No. However, I won't give my money to support athiesm. My personal choice is to spend my money elsewhere.
Having said that, this is America and we have the God given gift of the freedom of choice in everything we do and say. I may not agree with someone's ideology, but I would fight for their right to chose.
2007-11-29 06:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Poetic1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read it, and I don't see a problem with Christian's watching the film. It's fiction/fantasy... it's not like you have to believe everything that they say...
2007-11-29 05:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just started reading so far a pretty cool book... i mean you dont see Christians condeming Wizard of Oz
2007-11-29 05:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEAH
2007-11-29 13:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by bigturkeyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋