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Read it, watch it, hear it
By kirk noonan | January 22, 2008
Recent episode of “Law & Order” takes swipe at Christians. Are Christians really violent Bible thumpers?
Hollywood appears to be choosing life in several recent films. But is the world’s entertainment capital pushing a pro-life message or just trying to go against the grain?
Related: Juno has received several Oscar nominations including best picture, best actress, best director and best original screenplay. Maybe there is something to movies that choose life?
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Guard Your Heart: Plan on renting a DVD this weekend? Check out these mini reviews straight away. Though very short, these reviews will give you an idea of what you’ll be consuming in your media diet.
Question of the week: Should Christians watch movies?
Topics: Media, Culture, Entertainment |
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
It depends on the movie. Christians are called to guard our hearts, and to focus on what is pure, noble, excellent and praiseworthy.
I don’t understand the mind-set that says “no” to movies simply because they’re movies. That smacks of ascetic legalism. Some of our fondest memories were made when our whole family enjoyed a wholesome movie together.
Discernment is key. Hard and fast rules like “I’ll never go see an R-rated movie” may be unduly restrictive. I don’t go to many movies that are rated R, but I wasn’t going to let the rating stop me from what I felt was my Christian responsibility to see “The Passion of the Christ” when it was released.
I think that is what “freedom in Christ” means. He gives us the freedom to make intelligent, moral choices and to act on those as we are led by His Holy Spirit.