Christians and Disney

[ArtsieSteph]

I will say first off that I love disney. I'm actually at Disneyland typing this. But the thing is as the franchise seems to get darker and darker with movies like Malefecant and shows like Once Upon a Time that focus on dark magic...what stance are you supposed to take? I'm gonna have kids someday, are there any words of wisdom or opinions about this?

 

[santuzza]

I gave up on Disney years ago. Way too worldly for my standards. Keep your standards high --there are other entertainment outlets for your future children.

 

[JesusChica1991]

As someone that watches Once Upon a Time a LOT, the whole point of that show is to show children that there is evilness in this world and the only way to overcome it is with love and good...as shown with Regina in this season when she was able to use white magic to show she was good.

Violence is a part of life. Studies have been shown to demonstrate that shows have no effect on the choice a person makes in the end.

 

[Lizathrose]

Disney isn't a corrupt entity, and nor will it be. I can't say I grew up with it, but there's really no evidence I know of to substantiate the rather silly notion that it's becoming darker or more sinister. Shows or movies that depict dark magic have to be taken into context, and often involve villains -- which, to the best of my memory, have always been staples of Disney films. The monochromatic dichotomy between good and evil exists in countless venues concerning children's entertainment, regardless.

 

[santuzza]

My main problem with Disney is their politics. They support homosexuality. I try to not do business with corporations with that stance -- especially if they are vocal about it (like Disney and JCPenney, etc.).

 

[Lizathrose]

My main problem with Disney is their politics. They support homosexuality. I try to not do business with corporations with that stance -- especially if they are vocal about it (like Disney and JCPenney, etc.).

Disney supports civil rights and liberties, not homosexuality itself.

 

[maxwel]

Disney isn't a corrupt entity, and nor will it be. I can't say I grew up with it, but there's really no evidence I know of to substantiate the rather silly notion that it's becoming darker or more sinister. Shows or movies that depict dark magic have to be taken into context, and often involve villains -- which, to the best of my memory, have always been staples of Disney films. The monochromatic dichotomy between good and evil exists in countless venues concerning children's entertainment, regardless.

I don't care about Disney one way or the other,
but I DO care about an atheist who keeps injecting her own
views of morality into discussions among Christians.

1. Lizathrose has proven herself, over and over, to be an atheistic apologist here to do nothing more than disrupt these forums, and offer a contrary opinion to EVERYTHING Christian or Biblical that is discussed.

2. An atheistic has no basis for belief in absolute right and wrong, and thus really has no basis for moral judgements of any kind at all.

 

[Lizathrose]

I don't care about Disney one way or the other,
but I DO care about an atheist who keeps injecting her own
views of morality into discussions among Christians.

1. Lizathrose has proven herself, over and over, to be an atheistic apologist here to do nothing more than disrupt these forums, and offer a contrary opinion to EVERYTHING Christian or Biblical that is discussed.

2. An atheistic has no basis for belief in absolute right and wrong, and thus really has no basis for moral judgements of any kind at all.

I'm really only pointing out a misconception concerning the purpose and philosophy of Disney's material. I'm afraid I really must insist that I'm not attempting to be contrarian and disruptive in the slightest. Furthermore, the validity of a stated opinion concerning a predominantly irreligious matter -- that is, the purpose of Disney's inclusion of portrayals of dark magic and the like -- shouldn't be contingent on my lack of a religious preference, even in a predominantly religious forum.

 

[AgeofKnowledge]

The American Family Association called on its members to boycott the Walt Disney Company, accusing the entertainment giant of having "gone from trusted friend to hostile foe." The AFA was disturbed by offensive adult content in productions from some of Disney's subsidiary companies (including Miramax Films and ABC-TV), and also Disney's alleged support of the homosexual agenda and increasingly anti-Christian stance. The Southern Baptist Convention, Focus on the Family and other Christian groups soon followed the AFA's lead.

The later material is more problematic than the earlier, particularly for Christian viewers. From the overtly occult elements in The Black Cauldron to the more subtle, Hindu-influenced "circle of life" philosophy of The Lion King. And then to top it all off, along came 1995's Pocahontas, which found spirits in the trees and was criticized for ignoring the fact that the Native American heroine later converted to Christianity. Some of the very recent material inserts even more disturbing themes and messages.

I'm not sure if the AFA, SBC, and FOF overreacted or not but obviously for Christian parents of young children anyways, these unChristian themes and messages are undesirable.

Disney supports civil rights and liberties, not homosexuality itself.

 

[11Eleven-Bravo]

Disney supports civil rights and liberties, not homosexuality itself.

Disney is not the ACLU. Disney supports their products. Disney doesn't care if you're gay, they just want your money. Simple as that.

But, Disney definitely has sold out to the mainstream, especially here recently. They've suffered a severe decline in the quality of the movies, and animation productions. Their cartoons just stink these days. I mean... it's just pitiful.

 

[Drett]

If you want your children to be taught morals by Disney then go ahead. Don't be surprised if your daughter favourite movie is Aladdin and she dates a bum behind your back and runs off with him.

 

[Nautilus]

I don't care about Disney one way or the other,
but I DO care about an atheist who keeps injecting her own
views of morality into discussions among Christians.

1. Lizathrose has proven herself, over and over, to be an atheistic apologist here to do nothing more than disrupt these forums, and offer a contrary opinion to EVERYTHING Christian or Biblical that is discussed.

2. An atheistic has no basis for belief in absolute right and wrong, and thus really has no basis for moral judgements of any kind at all.

You know that may be, but sadly her response was the most thought out of them all. People running at like "oh no its dark magic" is kinda funny in general.

 

[skipp]

Disney is not the ACLU. Disney supports their products. Disney doesn't care if you're gay, they just want your money. Simple as that.

But, Disney definitely has sold out to the mainstream, especially here recently. They've suffered a severe decline in the quality of the movies, and animation productions. Their cartoons just stink these days. I mean... it's just pitiful.

Frozen was good.

 

[penknight]

As someone that watches Once Upon a Time a LOT, the whole point of that show is to show children that there is evilness in this world and the only way to overcome it is with love and good...as shown with Regina in this season when she was able to use white magic to show she was good.

Violence is a part of life. Studies have been shown to demonstrate that shows have no effect on the choice a person makes in the end.

I like once upon a time too, but it can be unsuitable for children at times.

 

[penknight]

I've wanted to go to disneyland for a while now.

 

[JustAnotherUser]

Well, if anything they butchered the Disney Channel. Doesn't that say enough?

 

[penknight]

The American Family Association called on its members to boycott the Walt Disney Company, accusing the entertainment giant of having "gone from trusted friend to hostile foe." The AFA was disturbed by offensive adult content in productions from some of Disney's subsidiary companies (including Miramax Films and ABC-TV), and also Disney's alleged support of the homosexual agenda and increasingly anti-Christian stance. The Southern Baptist Convention, Focus on the Family and other Christian groups soon followed the AFA's lead.

The later material is more problematic than the earlier, particularly for Christian viewers. From the overtly occult elements in The Black Cauldron to the more subtle, Hindu-influenced "circle of life" philosophy of The Lion King. And then to top it all off, along came 1995's Pocahontas, which found spirits in the trees and was criticized for ignoring the fact that the Native American heroine later converted to Christianity. Some of the very recent material inserts even more disturbing themes and messages.

I'm not sure if the AFA, SBC, and FOF overreacted or not but obviously for Christian parents of young children anyways, these unChristian themes and messages are undesirable.

I never knew she converted to christianity. This is my fun fact for today.

 

[penknight]

Well, if anything they butchered the Disney Channel. Doesn't that say enough?

The old shows were so much better. I do like fish hooks though, the theme song is pretty catchy.

 

[penknight]

If you want your children to be taught morals by Disney then go ahead. Don't be surprised if your daughter favourite movie is Aladdin and she dates a bum behind your back and runs off with him.

That was funny.

 

[JustAnotherUser]

If you want your children to be taught morals by Disney then go ahead. Don't be surprised if your daughter favourite movie is Aladdin and she dates a bum behind your back and runs off with him.

You got just one of them so far.

The old shows were so much better. I do like fish hooks though, the theme song is pretty catchy.

I don't really pay attention as to what's on there anymore let alone watch much of tv. But they all look the same to me.

Don't get me wrong, we had some pretty bad shows as well that the older people probably complained about. I remember watching some shows on Cartoon Network, one that many found to be a kick-butt show called The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Unless you grew up in a strict religious household, you probably would know what that show is/was.