July 11, 2007
Learning Remote Control Control: Cinematic Slobs and Cultural Gluttony
I’ve spent some energy hammering on Christians who scurry into their cultural caves any time someone offers to take them to a movie. There are many reasons why being over protective of your senses is detrimental to a full Christian life and one should hold their fears at bay. Film is a beautiful art that can inspire vast audiences and influence how they see their world.. I think it is one of the wonders of our age. We should watch film with care with our eyes looking through the lens of our faith.
There are many that look at the expanse of world cinema’s offerings and fail to see a rich buffet expressing the thoughts and dreams of humanity. Many only look at the menu stemming from Hollywood and think the movies are little more than a mountain of quickly made Happy Meals. These folks do not take cinema seriously and are likely to spout “it doesn’t matter, its only a movie”.
It’s never – I’ll say that again because it is important – NEVER just a movie.
Those who do not take their consumption of film (and television for that matter) seriously have a greater chance of falling into consuming anything that come across. If movies don’t matter then why would it matter what they watch? It doesn’t have an effect, right? There are many who stuff themselves on media. They binge on films without concern to their content or intention. As long as they are entertained, they are happy.
Believe it or not, gluttony is a bad idea.
As we continue with this site, I’ll explain in detail exactly why movies matter. The short version is that they literally explain you world to you and have an affect how you conduct yourself both externally and internally. If you don’t believe films have an effect directly on how we behave or have any impact on the condition of our souls then answer this – is it bad to watch porn? If you believe (correctly) that the consumption of pornographic imagery erodes that the heart and mind of the viewer then you have already conceded the projected image can affect the audience. Still clinging to the notion that films have no deeper impact? Answer this – tell me what you know about the old West? Dinosaurs? Space travel? The Scottish fight for freedom from Britain? Honesty, give it some thought. Now, how much of what you know comes directly from movies that you have seen? Most likely, a great deal.
A person is lionized when they have a movie made about them. When greats pass away like Ray Charles or Johnny Cash their status in our culture is confirmed when a movie is made about their lives. These memorials are international events that serve to praise the life of the talented. Important events like D-Day, the Holocaust, September 11th and others likewise are given updated gravity when films are made showing their place in history. We look to these films to learn more about these people and events. The films we watch however are controlled filters that fail to give full explanations and descriptions. We walk away with the ideas the filmmakers designed for us to have about these events. Consider Oliver Stone’s JFK. His conspiracy piece about the assassination of JFK was littered with inconsistencies and outrageous claims. Many watched his film and were moved to consider his kooky theories. If films can be used to praise cultural figures and alter the way we perceive our collective past do you honestly think they don’t change the way we see our present and futures?
Films do have an impact on how you think and by extension how you act. It is not a coincidence that our society has coarsened as our entertainment industry has lost the ability to restrain itself. I firmly believe that Hollywood is not reflecting our society any longer. It is the opposite that is true. We react to what is put before us. If we consume a diet of scatological comedies (meaning poop and potty humor) we shouldn’t be surprised that we will begin to repeat low brow jokes in private. If we watch a heavy amount of horror films, our chances of have more fleeting thoughts of committing violence will increase. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the cause and effect.
If you watch everything you conserve nothing within yourself. When you fail to control yourself when engaging the culture you have handed yourself over to those who will play to your base urges. Hollywood is an industry and they will be more than happy to make a buck off of you. The easier the sale, the better. Selling a guy Die Hard or The Transformers is easier than selling him Tsotsi, The Decalouge or Citizen Kane. They do not care about you or your soul, they only care about your wallet. It is like walking down the street and eating from whatever vendors you come across and expecting to remain healthy. It’s not going to happen.
In addition, when you fail to control your intake you’re allowing all matter of worldview and content to enter into your brain – without consideration. It is not sinful to see sex and violence. Sin comes into play by how you react to it. If you allow questionable material into your mind without confronting it with the light of Christ then your chances of reacting to it in a sinful matter (obsessing over sexual imagery or pleasuring yourself in the pain of others, etc.) increases.
It is only by having control BEFORE we consume media, and then reflect AFTER we’re done that we can expect to manage ourselves in a Christian way.
There are many that look at the expanse of world cinema’s offerings and fail to see a rich buffet expressing the thoughts and dreams of humanity. Many only look at the menu stemming from Hollywood and think the movies are little more than a mountain of quickly made Happy Meals. These folks do not take cinema seriously and are likely to spout “it doesn’t matter, its only a movie”. It’s never – I’ll say that again because it is important – NEVER just a movie.
Those who do not take their consumption of film (and television for that matter) seriously have a greater chance of falling into consuming anything that come across. If movies don’t matter then why would it matter what they watch? It doesn’t have an effect, right? There are many who stuff themselves on media. They binge on films without concern to their content or intention. As long as they are entertained, they are happy.
Believe it or not, gluttony is a bad idea.
As we continue with this site, I’ll explain in detail exactly why movies matter. The short version is that they literally explain you world to you and have an affect how you conduct yourself both externally and internally. If you don’t believe films have an effect directly on how we behave or have any impact on the condition of our souls then answer this – is it bad to watch porn? If you believe (correctly) that the consumption of pornographic imagery erodes that the heart and mind of the viewer then you have already conceded the projected image can affect the audience. Still clinging to the notion that films have no deeper impact? Answer this – tell me what you know about the old West? Dinosaurs? Space travel? The Scottish fight for freedom from Britain? Honesty, give it some thought. Now, how much of what you know comes directly from movies that you have seen? Most likely, a great deal.
A person is lionized when they have a movie made about them. When greats pass away like Ray Charles or Johnny Cash their status in our culture is confirmed when a movie is made about their lives. These memorials are international events that serve to praise the life of the talented. Important events like D-Day, the Holocaust, September 11th and others likewise are given updated gravity when films are made showing their place in history. We look to these films to learn more about these people and events. The films we watch however are controlled filters that fail to give full explanations and descriptions. We walk away with the ideas the filmmakers designed for us to have about these events. Consider Oliver Stone’s JFK. His conspiracy piece about the assassination of JFK was littered with inconsistencies and outrageous claims. Many watched his film and were moved to consider his kooky theories. If films can be used to praise cultural figures and alter the way we perceive our collective past do you honestly think they don’t change the way we see our present and futures?
Films do have an impact on how you think and by extension how you act. It is not a coincidence that our society has coarsened as our entertainment industry has lost the ability to restrain itself. I firmly believe that Hollywood is not reflecting our society any longer. It is the opposite that is true. We react to what is put before us. If we consume a diet of scatological comedies (meaning poop and potty humor) we shouldn’t be surprised that we will begin to repeat low brow jokes in private. If we watch a heavy amount of horror films, our chances of have more fleeting thoughts of committing violence will increase. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the cause and effect.
If you watch everything you conserve nothing within yourself. When you fail to control yourself when engaging the culture you have handed yourself over to those who will play to your base urges. Hollywood is an industry and they will be more than happy to make a buck off of you. The easier the sale, the better. Selling a guy Die Hard or The Transformers is easier than selling him Tsotsi, The Decalouge or Citizen Kane. They do not care about you or your soul, they only care about your wallet. It is like walking down the street and eating from whatever vendors you come across and expecting to remain healthy. It’s not going to happen.
In addition, when you fail to control your intake you’re allowing all matter of worldview and content to enter into your brain – without consideration. It is not sinful to see sex and violence. Sin comes into play by how you react to it. If you allow questionable material into your mind without confronting it with the light of Christ then your chances of reacting to it in a sinful matter (obsessing over sexual imagery or pleasuring yourself in the pain of others, etc.) increases.
It is only by having control BEFORE we consume media, and then reflect AFTER we’re done that we can expect to manage ourselves in a Christian way.
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July 5, 2007
The G-Rated Christian: Part II: If you keep your head stuck in the sand which part of you is facing the rest of the world?
This is the second part of my look at Christian cultural cave dwellers. Click here to read the first post, Does God Call For Us to Become Ned Flanders?
When I am speaking with a Christian who retracts at the idea of watching movies, I will hear the usual complaints. They will condemn Hollywood for all of its transgressions. It is a place loaded with money grubbing whores who will sell our souls at a discount. Christians will often cite their reasons for not watching movies to be that they don’t want to sin, they don’t want to be tempted, they don’t want to become too comfortable with leisurely activities. One thing I rarely hear about is the world at large. More often than not, Christians tend to speak of cinema as individuals and not as a part of this world. We do not live in bubbles, although many Christians seem to want to have it that way. We live in this world. It is part of our job, while were are here, to help clean things up around here. Film can and will help in getting this work completed.
One aspect of hiding oneself from the box office, or neutering ones’ entertainment choices to items that never get more intellectual than children’s shows is that you are out of step with the rest of the world that surrounds you.
By the way, the verse you’re probably thinking of right now is Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Yeah, I know we’re supposed to keep our eyes on the prize and not the Oscars. Keep with me for a while more. If a Christian fails to remain connected to the culture in some fashion – I’ll say that again because it is important, in some fashion – they will not be able to speak the language of those around them. This is an entertainment based culture. For better or for worse (okay, just for worse) we engage each other by means of our entertainment. Today, people discuss television shows and movies the way other generations would speak of the weather. Many people can hold complete conversations using little more than movie quotes and references. Trust me, its possible, my brother-in-law is the king of doing this. If Christians turn away from the culture they lose the ability to fully understand what is going on around them. If we don’t know what is going on, if we don’t speak the language, how can we possibly expect to have effective missions?
In Acts 17:16-23, Paul preaches in Athens. What does he do? Athens is a cultural capital lost in a swamp of theological musings. At the time numerous idols are erected and worshipped. The place, while beautiful and vibrant is spiritual dead. Paul doesn’t meander in, see the pagans and then throw run away crying. What does he do? He enters Athens, investigates and comes to understand their arguments and thinking and the proceeds to change their hearts by speaking their cultural language.
Acts 17:16-23
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the Godfearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
18 A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. 19 Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?
20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.” 21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.)
22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.
In this passage we see that Paul, being of strong faith, is able to engage in a non-Christian culture on its own terms. He works to understand and then moves to turn it towards Christ. What would have been the result if Paul would have simply took his blocks and went home like many Christians demand we do today?
I need to be explicit now. I am NOT saying Christians need to immerse themselves in crass culture. No, you do not have to see the Saw films, you do not need to sit down and watch a box set of Sex in the City. My point is that we need to carefully try to understand the wider culture. It is not sinful to consume material, which does not cause harm, to remain relevant in this culture. If your faith is strong, you can see opposing worldviews and not be swayed. Learn to read culture and you can actually see opposing worldviews and see ways to change them. Keep hiding and you abandon your post. If we continue down the path of avoidance at all costs we have abandoned the non-believers to the worst possible fates when it was within our power to help. I can’t think of any less Christian than that.
When I am speaking with a Christian who retracts at the idea of watching movies, I will hear the usual complaints. They will condemn Hollywood for all of its transgressions. It is a place loaded with money grubbing whores who will sell our souls at a discount. Christians will often cite their reasons for not watching movies to be that they don’t want to sin, they don’t want to be tempted, they don’t want to become too comfortable with leisurely activities. One thing I rarely hear about is the world at large. More often than not, Christians tend to speak of cinema as individuals and not as a part of this world. We do not live in bubbles, although many Christians seem to want to have it that way. We live in this world. It is part of our job, while were are here, to help clean things up around here. Film can and will help in getting this work completed.One aspect of hiding oneself from the box office, or neutering ones’ entertainment choices to items that never get more intellectual than children’s shows is that you are out of step with the rest of the world that surrounds you.
By the way, the verse you’re probably thinking of right now is Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Yeah, I know we’re supposed to keep our eyes on the prize and not the Oscars. Keep with me for a while more. If a Christian fails to remain connected to the culture in some fashion – I’ll say that again because it is important, in some fashion – they will not be able to speak the language of those around them. This is an entertainment based culture. For better or for worse (okay, just for worse) we engage each other by means of our entertainment. Today, people discuss television shows and movies the way other generations would speak of the weather. Many people can hold complete conversations using little more than movie quotes and references. Trust me, its possible, my brother-in-law is the king of doing this. If Christians turn away from the culture they lose the ability to fully understand what is going on around them. If we don’t know what is going on, if we don’t speak the language, how can we possibly expect to have effective missions?
In Acts 17:16-23, Paul preaches in Athens. What does he do? Athens is a cultural capital lost in a swamp of theological musings. At the time numerous idols are erected and worshipped. The place, while beautiful and vibrant is spiritual dead. Paul doesn’t meander in, see the pagans and then throw run away crying. What does he do? He enters Athens, investigates and comes to understand their arguments and thinking and the proceeds to change their hearts by speaking their cultural language.
Acts 17:16-23
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the Godfearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
18 A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. 19 Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?
20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.” 21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.)
22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.
In this passage we see that Paul, being of strong faith, is able to engage in a non-Christian culture on its own terms. He works to understand and then moves to turn it towards Christ. What would have been the result if Paul would have simply took his blocks and went home like many Christians demand we do today?
I need to be explicit now. I am NOT saying Christians need to immerse themselves in crass culture. No, you do not have to see the Saw films, you do not need to sit down and watch a box set of Sex in the City. My point is that we need to carefully try to understand the wider culture. It is not sinful to consume material, which does not cause harm, to remain relevant in this culture. If your faith is strong, you can see opposing worldviews and not be swayed. Learn to read culture and you can actually see opposing worldviews and see ways to change them. Keep hiding and you abandon your post. If we continue down the path of avoidance at all costs we have abandoned the non-believers to the worst possible fates when it was within our power to help. I can’t think of any less Christian than that.
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July 1, 2007
The G-Rated Christian: Part I - Does God Call For Us to Become Ned Flanders?
Protecting oneself from temptation and slipping into sin is a constant battle all Christians understand. Some of us are quite weak and the slightest push in a particular direction will lead them to a fall. We are also prompted to refrain from luring another into sin. These issues pose a constant discussion in Christian circles as to what is and what is not permitted while leading a “Christian life”. In this culture of leisure we are particularly exposed to more temptations than previous generations. As it turns out its easier to be tempted to watch a Hollywood bimbo jiggle her wares in some movie if one doesn’t have to waste time doing things like keeping their crops alive or fending off disease and invading armies. The advances in technology and science ease our lives and we’re finding that, like Chaucer said, "Idle hands are the devil's tools". In other words, many find it hard to remain good while living in this great age.
Reacting to the flood of media we have experienced over the last 50 years, many have opted to take the road of least resistance. To them walking with Christ means one must refrain from watching movies. Many contend that any non-Christian flavored media is sinful by nature and should be avoided. The problem with these points of view is that they do not promise the favor of salvation. Only grace affords us that. These positions usually derive more from a stance of legalism than actual acknowledgment of Christ’s love. If one chooses freely, and for good reason, to avoid these things I support them fully. Again, many of us are burdened by weaknesses and anything people can do to shield themselves is a benefit. Those who blindly follow doctrine and haven’t bothered themselves with investigating these issues for themselves – well, you and I will disagree. I will never stop you from your choice, but we will disagree on your decision (or lack of a decision as I would contend.)
The common tract with Christians is to rely on the ratings system as a means to decide which films are permitted and which ones should be avoided at all costs. Some only see G-rated films while more allow PG (and the occasional PG-13) movie to be seen. The usual rule is that R-rated films are off limits and inherently sinful.
This is wrong.
Without going into the details of how or why the ratings system was developed in the late 1960’s (I’ll get into that in another post,) I first have to say that the ratings system is by no means a proper judge of the spiritual value of a film. If a Christian is only interested in avoiding content such as nudity, sexual scenes, harsh language and violence, then yes, the ratings will work. The problem is that the ratings do not cover CONTEXT. Example: there is a difference between the shower scenes in Schindler’s List and the one in Porky’s. One (Porky’s) was performed to illicit lust in the audience the other (Schindler’s List) was done to show the horrors of the victims of the Holocaust and the cruelty of the Nazis. Both scenes show the content of full frontal nudity but the context is very different. Both are R-rated films. A Christian who refuses all R-rated movies is casting out the good with the bad for the sake of simplicity. I personally think Schindler’s List is a brilliant film that any adult Christian should see. It is an intelligent and moving piece that juxtaposes the worst of human endeavor against all that is good in the human heart. Spielberg’s frank imagery is needed to make his point. While Spielberg is not a Christian, we can still look at his work and its effect in the light of Jesus and ask does this film with all of its graphic scenes follow Ephesians 5:11 “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” I say yes. By getting a clear idea of the crimes committed and the impact felt by its victims Spielberg did fully expose the evil in the Nazi world. We, as an audience, are made aware that these were events are more than just paragraphs in our history books but were experienced by living people, children of God, who were slaughtered by the minions of the devil. One following the rules of the ratings system throws out important works out of laziness not righteousness.
For those who cite verses such as Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” or perhaps Romans 12:9 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” or any of the other verses urging us to only view what is beautiful, I agree with you. These verses should be tightly clung to whenever one looks over their choices of entertainment. This said, we should not simply decide that what is “good” or “beautiful” always equates a sanitary view of the world. In my opinion, sanitizing this world to make it appear sinless is a lie. I’m not sure, but I’m pretty sure lying isn’t a Christian tenant. Yes, there is beauty in this world but there is also sin. To promote a view of this world where sin is not treated seriously is wrong in my estimation. We are to “take captive every thought” (2 Corinthians 10:5 and “Test everything. Hold on to the good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) we cannot do this if we simply avoid the unpleasant things so we don’t have to give them consideration.
What we need to be careful of is the celebration of sin or the promotion of it. This is where you will find the cautions listed above will have more effect. The love of showing and experiencing violence is the difference between things such as the violence in Saving Private Ryan and the violence in Hostel. If a production blurs the distinction between the right and the wrong (Pirates of the Caribbean for example) or drops all pretensions and comes out on the side of evil (Mr. Tarantino, I’m looking at you) we should tread very lightly if at all. I will go further and say that the avoidance of culture by Christians has lead to the rapid decline of our society. Perhaps we should look at why Christians have fallen back on the ratings system in the first place. As Christians continue to pull away we have seen the abandoned culture fester in the hands of those left behind. Without Christians engaged in the culture we allow for those consumed by evil and the things of this world to take control. The explosion in porn, torture films and crude behavior in popular culture should not surprise us. The only thing we as a collective condone is condemnation of non-Christian thought. If we are disengaged then we don’t have a voice in the culture. If we don’t lead they won’t follow.
Related posts:
The G-Rated Christian: Part II
The First Step is to Watch Where You're Going
Learning Remote Control Control
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June 30, 2007
The First Step is to Watch Where You're Going
Should I see this movie? That question is the usual opening line to most folk’s thought processes towards cinema. The question has a couple of meanings depending on where one stands. The non-Christian could mean “Do I have time to see this movie?”, “Do I want watch another Chick Flick” or “It’s got Ben Affleck in it, do I want to see him publicly pretend that he can act for two hours?” The Christian when they pose the question can mean these things as well. They can also mean “Will this film sully my soul, sour my resolve and propel me on a theological downward spiral from which I will eternally plummet?”
As it turns out, Christians tend to have more going on than if Ben Affleck can act or not.*
Christians rightfully look at film through the lens of their faith. We know that the consumption of some films will indeed harm us or worse insult God. It is correct for a Christian to approach the cinema with the same caution they do television or other media. If you believe something will cause you harm or will lure your mind in an unhealthy direction; it is wise to avoid that thing. Concerning film, we should be as careful as when we consider reading a book, watching a television show or talking to the lady down the street who pukes out gossip at you like a mother bird feeding her young. Making judgements is good. It’s when one stops making judgements, that things usually start to get a little wonky. The judgements we make towards film tend to push us into three different Christian audience types.
1. The faithful can, and in my estimate too often do, avoid any movie that even sounds remotely controversial. These G-Rated Christians have the Ned Flanders view of the world and avoid conflict and temptation at all costs. While it is a positive to avoid things that will tempt you, many Christians have become too comfortable throwing out the baby with the holy bathwater.
2. The less discerning amongst us will simply try drinking from the cultural fire hose. The gluttonous will consume any crummy morsel Hollywood tosses in their direction. This libertine approach isn’t a hallmark of those who are stringent in their faith but is usually seen in the CEO (Christmas and Easter Only) Christians.
3. The more moderate approach is probably the most common. Most Christians are rightfully cautious when selecting entertainment products. Publicly they will scorn the foulness of Hollywood and then go home a watch CSI that displays a murder investigation into the death of a transsexual stripper who was shot up outside of a S&M juice bar. The moderate carefully nibbles away but often gets sick from the guilt over what they’ve seen.
Moving forward, we will look at each of these approaches and consider their pros and cons. Is avoidance the righteous choice? What about the argument that “Its only a movie?” What does it matter what I watch?
Next, I will look at the pros and cons of being a G-Rated Christian.
* - He can't.
As it turns out, Christians tend to have more going on than if Ben Affleck can act or not.*
Christians rightfully look at film through the lens of their faith. We know that the consumption of some films will indeed harm us or worse insult God. It is correct for a Christian to approach the cinema with the same caution they do television or other media. If you believe something will cause you harm or will lure your mind in an unhealthy direction; it is wise to avoid that thing. Concerning film, we should be as careful as when we consider reading a book, watching a television show or talking to the lady down the street who pukes out gossip at you like a mother bird feeding her young. Making judgements is good. It’s when one stops making judgements, that things usually start to get a little wonky. The judgements we make towards film tend to push us into three different Christian audience types.
1. The faithful can, and in my estimate too often do, avoid any movie that even sounds remotely controversial. These G-Rated Christians have the Ned Flanders view of the world and avoid conflict and temptation at all costs. While it is a positive to avoid things that will tempt you, many Christians have become too comfortable throwing out the baby with the holy bathwater.
2. The less discerning amongst us will simply try drinking from the cultural fire hose. The gluttonous will consume any crummy morsel Hollywood tosses in their direction. This libertine approach isn’t a hallmark of those who are stringent in their faith but is usually seen in the CEO (Christmas and Easter Only) Christians.
3. The more moderate approach is probably the most common. Most Christians are rightfully cautious when selecting entertainment products. Publicly they will scorn the foulness of Hollywood and then go home a watch CSI that displays a murder investigation into the death of a transsexual stripper who was shot up outside of a S&M juice bar. The moderate carefully nibbles away but often gets sick from the guilt over what they’ve seen.
Moving forward, we will look at each of these approaches and consider their pros and cons. Is avoidance the righteous choice? What about the argument that “Its only a movie?” What does it matter what I watch?
Next, I will look at the pros and cons of being a G-Rated Christian.
* - He can't.
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