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Paul,Apostle of Christ
ZekeSr:
What we are seeing discussed here is the desire to experience something “more” than what can be read in Scripture—the desire to actually have a front row seat to the events. I know the feeling; I have it, too. It is a natural temptation… I would love to see this movie. But… Herein lies my problem. I believe it really does fall under the umbrella of a true temptation. And I already know, just from watching the trailer, how powerful a temptation it can be. But I also know, just from watching that trailer, just how much this movie strays from the truth. It matters not one bit how well intentioned the writers, actors, and producers may be. It matters not one bit how good a person Jim Caviezel may or may not be. Billy Graham was a good man by human standards, too. So, what? This movie is a Catholic version of Paul full of made up dialog and dogma which is: Quote, “imbued with Scripture without it having been read to them.” And that Scripture is going to be surrounded with all kinds of made up dialog and dogma. I don’t condemn anyone for going to see the movie; you will do whatever you are moved to do. Perhaps it may be simple curiosity. But, personally, I don’t see the point in paying to see something that I know is tainted, just because it may stir my adrenaline into a false feeling of worship no different than those tear driven arm wavers at a Billy Graham crusade. All the while, I’ll have to pick out the “good stuff” from the "bad," and say that’s ok because I know better. No, it's not ok because I do know better.
My opinion.
Mike
indianabob:
--- Quote from: octoberose on March 08, 2018, 03:08:31 AM ---I must be looking up the wrong you tube video.
I'll see it - not in the theater but I'll see it. I usually gain something from movies like this and I know what I can see and what I can't see .
About ten years ago I was part of a conference and Jim Caviezel was one of the speakers- this is before I knew anything about the teachings of bible truths. And I remember at the time thinking how sad he was. He's adopted children from China with cancer- he tries to live out his faith. I found him to be earnest and self effacing .
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Hi friend Octoberose,
Your comment is fine with me and I suppose that I could think the same.
One addition just for something to consider. No criticism of any previous thoughts...
Jim also plays a part in the TV drama "Person of Interest" in which he coolly and without emotion executes criminals that slip through the hands of regular law enforcement. All of this while taking instructions from a secret computer that sees through posted street cameras and listens to telephone calls of citizens who according to the computer's programming may be in trouble with other persons or the law.
I have watched the program a few times during it's four seasons on TV, but I don't recommend it for the gullible who may put too much stock in the wisdom of computers programmed by a government functionary. ::)
So, should we judge Mr. Caviezel's sincerity based on the type of movie scripts he accepts or does it even matter since it is just a job?
I wonder about this with all actors and producers. After all it is mythical fiction that is produced to entertain us as opposed to real life and yet I am reminded of the old saying "truth is stranger than fiction". (smile)
We on the forum are very blessed to be able to see through much of this fiction and become enlightened by the real truth.
Indiana bob
Tim Krantz:
I'm going to see it, and suggest to Christian friends that have believed the commands of men, rather than God to hold a fact checking of the entire movie. I look it as an opportunity for good. Besides the popcorn is calling me.
indianabob:
--- Quote from: Tim Krantz on March 08, 2018, 02:23:05 PM --- I'm going to see it, and suggest to Christian friends that have believed the commands of men, rather than God to hold a fact checking of the entire movie. I look it as an opportunity for good. Besides the popcorn is calling me.
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Good point Tim. Home made popped corn is just not the same as good ole hot movie popped corn, especially during the car chase or the cowboys riding after a herd of stampeding cattle. :D
octoberose:
Indianabob, I wonder about those things too. :-\
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