Christian Fads
- Josh
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Re: Christian Fads
One of the things I'm really glad about is that Christianity wasn't anything like it was portrayed to me in "Christian" movies are other cultural artefacts like "Christian" music and youth pastors rapping for Jesus
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But that is a matter of personal perspective and idealism, not a general fact. There are many others who appreciate those things (not necessarily myself).Josh wrote:One of the things I'm really glad about is that Christianity wasn't anything like it was portrayed to me in "Christian" movies are other cultural artefacts like "Christian" music and youth pastors rapping for Jesus
I am interested to see, "God's not dead" and evaluate it from my own perspective. (I borrowed the video from one of my children)
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Re: Christian Fads
These "Christian" movies turn me off and I'm a Christian, so it is not surprising to me that it had this effect on you as well.KingdomBuilder wrote:Before I was a Christian I saw some such films and they really just turned me off more from the faith. But I've found I've got a different thought process, so maybe my assessment isn't a fair one to put out like I did.
My observation is that the people who like these movies are those who also enjoy rallies of like minded people. (think Trump rallies, Kingdom Christian rallies, etc.)
This sums up some of my thoughts about "God's not Dead" and similar movies.
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment ... t-religion
Some parts of this article resonate with me as well.
http://www.churchleaders.com/outreach-m ... -suck.html
As a result, Christian films take place in some kind of alternate reality in which... no one gets angry, no one really struggles, and certainly no one struggles with sin. It’s like a big ball of cotton candy; sugary, sweet, pink and fluffy.
How about a film that sells Jesus as the King and nothing less. A film that demonstrates our need for Him, actually everyone’s need, and captures (as best as humanly possible) the power of His love. ... That’s the movie I want to see and no doubt many others would too.
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i almost never view anything labeled a Christian movie, not in my life. they do not attract me. all the drama and noise. too much for me.Ernie wrote:These "Christian" movies turn me off and I'm a Christian, so it is not surprising to me that it had this effect on you as well.KingdomBuilder wrote:Before I was a Christian I saw some such films and they really just turned me off more from the faith. But I've found I've got a different thought process, so maybe my assessment isn't a fair one to put out like I did.
My observation is that the people who like these movies are those who also enjoy rallies of like minded people. (think Trump rallies, Kingdom Christian rallies, etc.)
This sums up some of my thoughts about "God's not Dead" and similar movies.
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment ... t-religion
Some parts of this article resonate with me as well.
http://www.churchleaders.com/outreach-m ... -suck.htmlAs a result, Christian films take place in some kind of alternate reality in which... no one gets angry, no one really struggles, and certainly no one struggles with sin. It’s like a big ball of cotton candy; sugary, sweet, pink and fluffy.
How about a film that sells Jesus as the King and nothing less. A film that demonstrates our need for Him, actually everyone’s need, and captures (as best as humanly possible) the power of His love. ... That’s the movie I want to see and no doubt many others would too.
however, i have enjoyed a number of documentary type (videos?) ..
most recently, and, i have not viewed all 6 episodes:
Ancient Roads
http://www.christtoconstantine.com/
i've never known anyone else who has seen it.
i've viewed "The Great Missionary" 3 times, i think.
"Birth of a Faith" once, i think.
they contain so much information, so many visuals, i have to think about it.
for others, they may be 'way too elementary.
i don't expect to visit these locations.
walking-through these on location videos adds a lot to my brain.
not sure if these types of presentations are fads. i hope not.
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Re: Christian Fads
Re movies: I agree, there is no appeal to me personally.
Do they have value as an evangelization tool? I've spoken with young people who've cut their teeth on mass media and they testify that the movies led them to investigate knowledge of Christ and/or back to church by role modeling perseverance, and seeking a better relationship with God and others.
Only God knows their hearts.
Do they have value as an evangelization tool? I've spoken with young people who've cut their teeth on mass media and they testify that the movies led them to investigate knowledge of Christ and/or back to church by role modeling perseverance, and seeking a better relationship with God and others.
Only God knows their hearts.
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Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
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Did you see "The Passion"?Ernie wrote:These "Christian" movies turn me off and I'm a Christian, so it is not surprising to me that it had this effect on you as well.KingdomBuilder wrote:Before I was a Christian I saw some such films and they really just turned me off more from the faith. But I've found I've got a different thought process, so maybe my assessment isn't a fair one to put out like I did.
My observation is that the people who like these movies are those who also enjoy rallies of like minded people. (think Trump rallies, Kingdom Christian rallies, etc.)
This sums up some of my thoughts about "God's not Dead" and similar movies.
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment ... t-religion
Some parts of this article resonate with me as well.
http://www.churchleaders.com/outreach-m ... -suck.htmlAs a result, Christian films take place in some kind of alternate reality in which... no one gets angry, no one really struggles, and certainly no one struggles with sin. It’s like a big ball of cotton candy; sugary, sweet, pink and fluffy.
How about a film that sells Jesus as the King and nothing less. A film that demonstrates our need for Him, actually everyone’s need, and captures (as best as humanly possible) the power of His love. ... That’s the movie I want to see and no doubt many others would too.
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Re: Christian Fads
I did; I like to tell people that "The book was better"gcdonner wrote:Did you see "The Passion"?
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Re: Christian Fads
haha.KingdomBuilder wrote:I did; I like to tell people that "The book was better"gcdonner wrote: Did you see "The Passion"?
on george's recommendation, i will figure out how to view it sometime.
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Most or all of this drama, humiliation, wasted taxpayer money could be spared -
with even modest attempt at presenting balanced facts from the start.
”We’re all just walking each other home.”
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with even modest attempt at presenting balanced facts from the start.
”We’re all just walking each other home.”
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Re: Christian Fads
Many years ago I was up one night and couldn't sleep. So I watched this movie. I wept.gcdonner wrote:Did you see "The Passion"?Ernie wrote:These "Christian" movies turn me off and I'm a Christian, so it is not surprising to me that it had this effect on you as well.KingdomBuilder wrote:Before I was a Christian I saw some such films and they really just turned me off more from the faith. But I've found I've got a different thought process, so maybe my assessment isn't a fair one to put out like I did.
My observation is that the people who like these movies are those who also enjoy rallies of like minded people. (think Trump rallies, Kingdom Christian rallies, etc.)
This sums up some of my thoughts about "God's not Dead" and similar movies.
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment ... t-religion
Some parts of this article resonate with me as well.
http://www.churchleaders.com/outreach-m ... -suck.htmlAs a result, Christian films take place in some kind of alternate reality in which... no one gets angry, no one really struggles, and certainly no one struggles with sin. It’s like a big ball of cotton candy; sugary, sweet, pink and fluffy.
How about a film that sells Jesus as the King and nothing less. A film that demonstrates our need for Him, actually everyone’s need, and captures (as best as humanly possible) the power of His love. ... That’s the movie I want to see and no doubt many others would too.
Shortly after I accepted Christ...
We don't watch or encourage watching anything now but it was helpful when I was carnal.
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- Josh
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Re: Christian Fads
I'd be okay with movies like Matthew, the Jesus film, and a few others a bit more obscure like one that attempts to dramatise Acts. I felt The Passion focused an awful lot on the message of Jesus being that he took the punishment for sin, which I don't think is the good news, so I don't really like it.
Ultimately, I don't think movies are much of an evangelistic tool to a modern, media-soaked culture. They need to experience something different - such as Christian love of the brethren for one another.
Ultimately, I don't think movies are much of an evangelistic tool to a modern, media-soaked culture. They need to experience something different - such as Christian love of the brethren for one another.
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