Then there's the chance that the new movie will be used by churches and evangelical groups as an outreach tool. Will the movie's allegorical themes be strong enough for a true presentation of the gospel message? I was once advised "Stupid people won't catch inferences."
Some Narnia links: ABC News, Ireland, Official Movie Site, Video Game Release, Movie Trailer
I am still clinging to the hope that the popularity of the movie will somehow encourage children to read. Maybe I'm being naive here, but I can't help thinking that reading Christian propaganda is still better than reading nothing at all. I read these books as a kid, and they certainly didn't Christianize me.As for the publicity generated by the film and the churches that support it, we are provided with yet another opportunity to speak out. Instead of opposing the film or book, we should focus on the Christian myth that underlies both. They are not flawed because they promote Christianity; they are flawed because Christianity itself is terribly flawed.
Go to an atheist blog, sounds worried doesnt he?
Home School Notes for teaching in 20 lessons the Narnia story.
This blogger says we should pursue a Narnia world instead of a Biblical world, he suggests that the Bible has caused more problems than C.S. Lewis' work.
There's a battle brewing here gang. The atheists arent going to be happy with another Passion type uprising of evangelicals. They are sure not going to be happy if these "foolish" religious types choose God over Man as the author of the galaxies. They thought they had us convinced. We are getting rid of "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holy Days" ... We're banning Christ and Jesus from all public discussion.
Mohammad has replaced Jesus as a discussion topic ... Hey atheists, you better do a search of France's most recent fun and games. You want a Muslim world?
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I will state for the thinkers world, only the poor and the disheveled need a god. Once education and prosperity take hold, god becomes a way to control all the others.
The Narnia movie won't have anywhere near the impact "The Passion" had. There are types and anti-types of Jesus all around us everyday. A story like this can peak the interest of some or start conversation. But, nothing has the impact of the real gospel message.
Similarly, you can say Messiah, Savior, or even God in almost any setting and not spark an emotional response. But, say the word, "Jesus" and you will quickly find out just where everyone's commitments lie.
Narnia, the Bible and the Koran are all fiction. Fortunately, we all agree that Narnia is fiction. This makes it relatively harmless. The other two, are not so harmless, because too many people believe they are true.
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