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19 Jun 07
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I agree that Christian journeys are not G-rated, but I disagree that language, sexual content, or violence needs to be shown or seen to illustrate an ugly point. Christian movies can be made without following the world's example, and there are ample good stories to be told.
Barbara Dickey -
The word "gratuitous" comes to the forefront for me. If the "tough stuff" is necessary to move the film plot along or to effectively complete any art form, then I'm all for it. Each person must seek and hear what is proper for them. Certainly that issue will always be individually discerned, [but] I think we will be surprised as to how big God is and how diversely he speaks to his children.
Chris Turner -
My problem is that "worldly" movies only include gratuitous sex, foul language and violence solely to sell the movie, and "Christian" moviemakers and their proponents can fall into the same trap. How many times have you watched a movie that would be just as well served without the added vulgar content? John Grisham movies (The Rainmaker, The Chamber, A Time to Kill)are entertaining movies with little or none of the above. Where would vulgarities have added to these movies? There is big money in selling sin as the norm, and the dumbing down of American decency is the result. Don't lower the bar, because we reap what we sow and sooner or later will stand before God to give an account.
R. Healy -
Can Christian movies have earthy content? That depends on what one means by the term "Christian." Is it intended to be viewed primarily by moviegoers? Fine; bring it on. But if you want me as a pastor to stand in my pulpit and recommend it to my members, it better be PG or less.
Dr. Kevin A. Purcell
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