Comments on: Outside Hollywood http://ebenim.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/outside-hollywood/ Occasional thoughts and dialogue on Biblical fatherhood and family life to the Glory of God...with a little mirth thrown in for good measure. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:43:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: ebenim http://ebenim.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/outside-hollywood/#comment-63 ebenim Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:45:46 +0000 http://ebenim.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-63 I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "moral movies," but I assume that you are talking about movies that teach a moral or principle that is in harmony with the scriptures, though not necessarily "Christian." While I think these types of stories can be used as discussion starters in the broader culture, but if it is an ideal/value that is equally harmonious with Buddhism or Rastafarian theology then it not only falls short, it can get in the way or even lead astray. For example, I have often heard people say that SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is a great picture for its message of redemption. While I have never seen the film, I have had this discussion with a number of people who have. When they begin to describe the plot of the film, it becomes clear that the redemption in the film is something that the main character earns for himself, while the concept of redemption from scriptures is that we can not do anything to redeem ourselves--it requires something outside ourselves, completely outside ourselves, to redeem us from ourselves. While some may think I am being picky about the message, I think it illustrates the fact that if we were to use this film to illustrate redemption we communicate something other than solid doctrine. I’m not sure exactly what you mean by “moral movies,” but I assume that you are talking about movies that teach a moral or principle that is in harmony with the scriptures, though not necessarily “Christian.” While I think these types of stories can be used as discussion starters in the broader culture, but if it is an ideal/value that is equally harmonious with Buddhism or Rastafarian theology then it not only falls short, it can get in the way or even lead astray.

For example, I have often heard people say that SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is a great picture for its message of redemption. While I have never seen the film, I have had this discussion with a number of people who have. When they begin to describe the plot of the film, it becomes clear that the redemption in the film is something that the main character earns for himself, while the concept of redemption from scriptures is that we can not do anything to redeem ourselves–it requires something outside ourselves, completely outside ourselves, to redeem us from ourselves. While some may think I am being picky about the message, I think it illustrates the fact that if we were to use this film to illustrate redemption we communicate something other than solid doctrine.

]]> By: Jordan http://ebenim.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/outside-hollywood/#comment-52 Jordan Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:40:55 +0000 http://ebenim.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-52 are moral movies enough? are moral movies enough?

]]> By: NRB Day #2 « Ebenim http://ebenim.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/outside-hollywood/#comment-36 NRB Day #2 « Ebenim Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:49:56 +0000 http://ebenim.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-36 [...] them that the testimony of their absence was not lost.  He thanked me for my recent pieces with Isaac Botkin, the features on Passionate Housewives and the Jamestown special from last summer.  I am so [...] [...] them that the testimony of their absence was not lost.  He thanked me for my recent pieces with Isaac Botkin, the features on Passionate Housewives and the Jamestown special from last summer.  I am so [...]

]]> By: Fletch http://ebenim.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/outside-hollywood/#comment-21 Fletch Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:36:45 +0000 http://ebenim.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-21 paul...this is very cool...i can't wait to hear these. we have two aspiring directors in our home, so we look forward to giving your interview a listen. fletch paul…this is very cool…i can’t wait to hear these. we have two aspiring directors in our home, so we look forward to giving your interview a listen.
fletch

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