Ponderings

Hey so this is about the two classes last week.

I come from some people might say a strict background. So obviously I was one of the ones - or the only one who was 'slightly' disturbed by the 'fridge'. The cursing in the film didn't feel put in for show, it definitely helped add a sense of reality to it to emphasize their situation, their emotions. But my question is, is that reason enough  to expose ourselves to f words? What is really the point? Should we as Christians just lock ourselves in a bubble and never view immoral stuff, shield our eyes and ears from things that are sins? I don't think so. Christ said be in the world and not of it. Everything Christ did was for God's glory. So is watching a film full of words that I'm not sure Jesus would ever mutter (how can blessing and cursing come from the same mouth?) be justified by the fact that the cursing was to bring home a point. Is it more important to follow the law and not listen to cursing than to see the message which mirrors the story of the good samaritan? Like the story professor Leeper told as an introduction to the film, they were more upset that he cursed than being horrified at the fact that they weren't doing anything about the millions of children that were dying of starvation.  Am I being a pharisee by thinking that I'm sure I could've leant that lesson without needing to hear cursing littered in between? Is it a benefit to expose ourselves to ungodly things to learn a godly message? Will u show a child a movie where people smoking is the norm because it teaches them not to steal?

I really enjoy this class because it really causes me to think. Every time I leave class I bring to mind what we discussed and ponder about what disturbed me the most or what was really eye opening and I really agreed with.  Last class we spoke about stories and pictures. I've always disliked watching 'Jesus' movies where they depict stories in the Bible (unless it was VeggieTales) so class really opened my eyes to why they seemed so devoid of meaning. If someone is really passionate about a subject shouldn't it show through their work? I think it's amazing how C.S Lewis helped me see the 'Jesus story' in a whole new way encouraging meet in my faith journey.

If only all 'Christian films' would have a depth of searching and honesty in them and a soul searching that connects with its audience.