In light of the new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie, I would like to discuss something else. I’m in no way condoning what is happening in this movie, homosexuality is wrong, no argument there, just wanting to draw our attention to other things as well. Some may consider this a harsh truth, others may agree, while some may disagree, but I feel it needs to be said. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 mentions holding to the things that are good and staying away from evil. Verse 22 says to abstain from ALL things evil, so why are we just focusing on the sin in this movie? Why not the rest in our movie collection? Why we are not bothered by other sinful activities in these movies? Why is the CHRISTIAN population numb to the evil in horror movies? Why do we embrace violence, murder, sexual immorality, and demonic powers, etc. All of these are sin. It says to abstain from ALL appearance of evil, not just what you feel you should stay away from. The psalmist said “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes” (Psalm 101:3). We live in a wicked world, no avoiding that. Sometimes evil will appear before our eyes but to purposefully partake or to focus on it is another matter. I’m just wondering why we harp on one sin, but embrace others? I do not support this movie by the way and I’m not defending it. I don’t agree with it, it’s wrong what’s happening, but I just don’t understand why that’s the only thing that’s getting the attention when other movies and tv shows Christians tend to watch have the same thing plus more evil activity in them.
Oh no, please tell me there's not homosexuality in the new Beauty and the Beast movie. My daughter and I loved the animated Disney version, and were looking forward to seeing this.
I try to teach my kids to use the apple test, because completely avoiding everything bad in life is unrealistic. What's the apple test? If you were hungry and your only apple had a bad spot on it, would it be ok to eat it? Yes- just cut off the bad spot. But if you had an apple that was mostly bad with one good spot, would it be ok to eat it? No- throw the entire thing away. This applies to choosing friends, movies, books, games, whatever. If the bad is small enough to ignore, and you can ignore it, its ok.
I watch criminal minds because of the good I get out of it. I see the heros who risk their lives to keep us safe. It really touches my heart how much they sacrifice. I see the dark side, the very dark side. And by seeing such contrast, I recognize how behavior starts out small and where it leads. And I want to be nothing like these evil people displayed before me! I do not want to be revengeful, self-centered, and spiritually filthy.
I want to know how criminals think so that I can better protect my family. I want to be able to recognize potentially dangerous people before it's too late so that I can get out of their path. I know warning signs to watch for in boys who will eventually date my daughter. I get good things out of the show. But I certainly do not take joy in seeing murders, even though I know they're fake. And I don't understand how just that part is entertaining to some people.
I dont see the good in watching demon possessed movies. They don't scare me, but I don't understand why some like being scared. And why play video games where you murder people and steal their cars? I know I like MARIO on Nintendo, and he squashes mushroom guys and Bowser, but it is not the same as realistic killing with blood squirting out. Yes, those who are attracted to evil things like that should not call themselves Christians.
I get rooting for the main character. When I watch nature shows, and a lion is catching a zebra, I think "Come on lion you can get em." But when a zebra is the main character I think "Go zebra, get away from that lion!" I get it, I really do, but. I don't get rooting for the main character when he is not on the side of good and is commiting evil. If that's the case, how can you not stop and question yourself?