I have seen some posts about why Christians should not go see the new Noah movie. If it goes against someone’s conscience, they shouldn’t go. But if you’re still debating about it, I offer Eleven reasons why I intend to go. I challenge you to consider these reasons.
1- I like a great story and Biblical basis aside, it sounds like a well done movie. Besides, maybe people will start to see what an EPIC story God’s story is.
2- About the Biblical basis. They have been clear from the start that they have taken creative license in telling this story. I have never heard it touted as completely biblically accurate. My expectations will not be smashed in that regard.
3- From my understanding it is not filled with horrible language, sex and gratuitous violence.
We need more movies like that. By going to see it, we are communicating that to Hollywood.
We need more movies like that. By going to see it, we are communicating that to Hollywood.
4- I don’t refuse to go into a business based only on the fact that it isn’t run by Christians.
5- As long as something is not inherently sinful or evil, or propagating something sinful or evil, I think we should consider being a part of our culture in order to open doors to share the gospel. We have to find ways to connect and build bridges and relationships in order to bring the gospel to the lost. Culture overruns the truth when we don’t talk about what’s going on and shed God’s light on the situation.
6- Jesus went where the people were. He told us to go into all the world to share the gospel. Paul preached at Athens about the unknown god. He first had to know what in the world to talk about.
7- Many who simply enjoy a good story will see it and be willing to explore more of the truth in scripture because after watching this epic Bible story, they realize scripture is not some boring book that has nothing interesting in it.
8- Christians who don’t know the full story and need greater understanding will be open to talking about it.
9- Many who would never go to a strictly “Christian flick”, will be exposed to the truth and just might have a conversation about it with someone who has seen it. Not just someone condemning them for seeing it or bashing the movie they haven’t seen for themselves.
10- Unbelievers who have never read the Bible may become open to discussing it. Maybe even reading the Bible.
11- Atheists who want to support another atheist(who made the movie) are unwittingly giving us all these above opportunities to talk to people about the truth. And we might just get to talk to them if we have seen the movie and know about it first hand.
Whether you go or not, whether you like it or not, your choice of how to deal with it will either bring opportunities to talk about God or lead people to close the door on Him. Which will you do?
Do you plan to go see the movie? Why or why not?
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I'm not planning to see it. Not because of the reviews or people's comments, but because even though I know God's salvation message is within the events of Noah, I'm pretty sure that will not be the point of this movie. However, I do believe it gives way to opportunity to share the True message with someone not familiar with God's word. ~ I hope you'll post your review of the movie!!
I'm still in debate for two reasons. First is that the director is a rabid atheist and I hesitate to support his version of the story. The second, I read a review which stated Noah goes on a rampage through the ark, threatening to kill his family because they are sinners, just like those God killed. I'm all for taking creative license with the story, but only up to a point. I'm going to wait for a couple more reviews to come out to see how that scene is dealt with before I make my final decision.
Great points, Angela, and yes – I hope to go see it. Just watching the trailer, I have felt an even greater appreciation for what Noah and his family did and for how God delivered them. Plus, I think Russel Crowe is an awesome actor. And I believe we are living as in the "days of Noah." Our world needs to recognize that and if this movie sparks a conversation with someone, I want to be prepared.
Good points, Angela. I agree with all of them; they're well-reasoned and reasonable.
While of course I am concerned by the extra-biblical content I've heard about (the comments on this post present great examples), I also have seen where other people get very different impressions of movies than I do, for good or bad. It seems we often get out of these experiences what we bring into them, or find the messages we're looking for.
I'd like to see it for myself and come to my own conclusions.
Shameless plug: As an example of what I mean, I wrote yesterday about an "evil" message some are getting out of Frozen and today I posted the positive themes I see in that movie.
I am looking forward to seeing for myself about this. I am sure there will be things I do not like and things I like. I plan to share my takeaways after I view it.