A good practice!............

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

I mentioned this web site before, but we have many new people here.
http://pluggedinonline.com/ is a great site put out by focus on the family. It is so you can look up movies, videos, music and television. You can check many different things about them. Movies for instance, you can check positive and negative elements, profane language, sexual content, spiritual content, etc... I think it is a great site so when your kids say can we go see that, I can go take a look to see if it is what we should be watching. Also if a young person asks for a CD for a gift, you can go see what the atrist sings about. Go check it out for yourself. You may be surprised about some that you have seen, or were thinking about seeing! WWJD?

 

[Pete in MI]

I understnad C.S. Lewis is a Chirstian writer and would love to support the writer for his works. I already stated my thoughts on Disney and its products. I find more confusion in the review of the film. Everything on the surface appears great - a movie to take the family to.

My confusion is why this 'susposal'?

"But Lewis' tales are more clearly Christian allegories, or, as he preferred to call them, "supposals." He explained that he wrote his stories by asking this question: "Let us suppose that there were a land like Narnia and that the Son of God, as he became a man in our world, became a lion there, and then imagine what would happen."" quote from the review.

Why a need to suppose? There may or may not have been a land called Narnia - though I don't recall hearing of it in the Bible. The Son of God did come into our world - that is Bible truth. What if he came as a lion? Only thing that pops into my mind immediately is 1Peter 5:8

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

Hosea 5....Verse 14....For I (the LORD) will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, (the LORD), even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.

Verse 15...I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me (the LORD) early.

Also Rev 5...Verse 5....And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Juda, the Root of David, (Jesus) hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof!

(King James Version)

Don't know exactly how this fits in with the movie, but Jesus is known as the Lion of Juda...hope this helps!

God Bless!
Betty

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

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[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

I have never seen the old movie, or read the books. I do know the reviews of the new movie are good. Not sure when or if we will see it for sure, but like you I know the truths, so I am sure that Christians that see it and know the truths of God will be ok to see it.

 

[Pete in MI]

My wife was saying that finally Disney does something right by showing a movie with some Christian values - as opposed to the junk they have been putting out - and if enough people go to see Narnia maybe this will show them there are Christians they can get money from IF they change their attitudes and show decent programs again.

She may be right. I hope she is right that maybe Disney is making a turn around. I can't afford to go anyway so whether she is right or wrong I still won't be seeing it - unless years from now they show it on TV.

Thanks again Betty for clearing up the lion aspect (though not fond of 'the witch' connotation in the title).

For those who go I hope it blesses your spirits.

 

[Pete in MI]

Knowing the truth is very important. As I mentioned to Betty's post below I hope it is a turning point for Disney and they see they have been shoving Christians off in the corner due to their trashy programming - and hence missing our money in their pockers.

I pray the movie will be a blessing to all who see it. I apologize if I sounded like I was going over the deep end - guess that is just me.

May God bless those who go to see the movie.

 

[Joe G]

I think you're reading too much into this... These books are just an allegory of Christian beliefs. The interesting thing is that "allegory" is a synonym of "parable" and Jesus used those all the time to teach. These are absolutely wonderful books and if I had children I would have loved to read all of them to the them.

As far as what imaginary character C.S. Lewis chose to be the allegory of Christ, it doesn't really make a difference as long Christ is represented properly. Aslan, the lion, is a beautiful representation of Christ. Like the Lion of Judah, creator, ruler, strong, and powerful. Yet in these books, he is also loving, gentle, wise and forgiving. He ultimately sacrifices his life and rises again.

Nothing wrong with anything in this one. I'd highly suggest you read the book and see the movie. I know I will

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

no offence taken on this end! I love ya brother!

 

[Pete in MI]

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[Jamie(MI)]

I recommend it to all. What a story! I feel it was inspired by Him. Jesus dying that we might have life. There is no greater love then a friend lay down his life. And talk about child like faith,Lucy is a gem. How about forgiveness and a new start Edmond reminds me of myself. How about obedience and leadership. Peter is what I wish all young men were. This movie is a great one to meditate on. I am glad God is a Creator and has made us to be like Him. These people have created a great story both for young and old. Disney should be congratulated for a job well done. I think that if us sinning Christan's don't, we have missed a great opportunity to show love and appreciation. I bet Jesus would be more then happy to watch that movie.

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

like your wife said, if Christians go see the good movies and show Disney that good movies will rake in the money....like Mel Gibson's, The Passion of Christ, then they'll start making better ones and there will be better stuff on TV to watch! We have to speak up and stand by what we say and want! Neither can I afford to go to the theaters nor do I like large crowds but eventually most movies are shown on TV!

An old saying, You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar! So let us show love and appreciation when something is good, according to many on here saying Narnia is!

God Bless!
Betty

 

[Joe G]

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