so for my second post, i choose a controversial topic…the second in the twilight series, what is NEW MOON for the BELIEVER???
Let’s lay down some “disclaimers” for those who don’t know me…
1. I believe in the Almighty God and in His written word, the bible. I believe there is a heaven and a hell as well.
2. I don’t believe creatures like vampires, werewolves or any such “monsters” exist. I do believe however, that the devil does, as stated in the bible.
3. I am not promoting that you watch the movie. But yes, I have watched twilight and new moon…
4. If you haven’t watched the movie, this may contain some spoilers…
5. I am neither team Edward or team Jacob; i am definitely team JESUS!
This is probably the hottest movie in the planet now, and in the secular world, a love story between a girl and a vampire may be appealing. But in the Kingdom of Christ, we know that this story is just that, a story.
Yes, i was curious enough to watch the first 2 movies, and probably curious still to watch the whole series. But it is not for the faint of heart, nor for the wobbly faith. I am not saying that i am a mature christian, that i can handle such plots. In fact, it is best to stay away form these things altogether. For there is something “dangerous” about being an avid fan of the story line, both of the books and the movies. Have you heard of those edward-fanatics who cut themselves and show their bleeding wrists and necks to the movie star? Really weird. But that is not the dangerous stuff. What is dangerous, as promoted also in some other movies, is that “bad” is portrayed as “good”; that there is really no “absolute right” and “absolute wrong.”
In New Moon, it is “implied” that it is ok to be a vampire (as long as you don’t bite?); that it is ok to disregard the feelings of your parents for the one you love; that it is “ok” to lose your “soul” just to be with the one your heart desires. For fans, this may be the most “romantic” things, but in reality, this is all a lie.
The big lie of the story is (and there are other blockbuster book/movie series that promote this lie) practically the non-existence of God. No, it is not vehemently said in the movie that God does not exist. But to talk about immortality, eternal life and damnation in the terms of vamps is like saying “there can be a happy life with out need for God.” Other movies have portrayed this such as the one showing “witchcraft” as good if used for good. A movie that promotes “non-absolutes”; no true good, and no true evil, is definitely promoting the non-existence of God.
God is good. God is holy. God created all things good. God never created evil. His good creation fell and sinned, and that resulted in the evil in the world. God is absolutely good and holy. Things, principles and principalities against God is absolute evil. It’s that simple. There are only two (2) teams in reality, Jesus’ Team and the devil’s team. Which team do you think edward and jacob belong to? More importantly, which team do YOU belong to? You have to take a side, there is no neutral ground.
So why did i watch the movie? For curiosity? For entertainment? For research? It’s like watching starwars, superman, and even dora the explorer; it’s all fiction, but it’s amusing. It’s like bible students studying apologetics, how to defend the faith, by studying what the other religions believe in and practice. This is not to justify watching the movie. But before you watch this, and any other movie for that matter, ask yourself: What is your heart’s content? What is the condition of your faith? What is your purpose in watching this film? Unless you can glorify God in what you’ll do, then just don’t.
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beri gud! =) will re-post.
Nice post. I watch movies like these for entertainment’s sake too; just like all the other movies. 🙂 And most especially, so I can reach out to our young generation. We have to know what they watch and like right so that we can address their questions.
Hey, thanks for reading and the kind comments Jana. God bless and keep the faith!
Oh, there is SIN here a great and TERRIBLE sin. That writing this bad mad it to a movie.
Not bad CGI though 🙂
Yup, it’s all the CGI reaper…
i agree that we ought to be careful in everything we watch.
would we really be entertained if we watch the twilight series? if yes, then maybe we need to reconsider what we find entertaining. if no, then why watch it in the first place?
the twilight series is overhyped, and really is a “moral vacuum” as stated by the Vatican (buti pa sila, may discernment?)
@jana … i don’t think we need to be compelled to watch what this generation is watching for us to reach out to them. like do we have to know what it feels like to kill someone in order to minister to a serial killer? Praise God, the bible is sufficient enough to answer their questions.
As oswald chambers said… We are to be in the world but not of it— to be separated internally, not externally
Ayan, nag-preach na si Doc Broks…
He’s right though Jana, we don’t need to watch these movies for us to reach out to others.
As i’ve posted, it really depends on your heart’s content.
Wow, I haven’t seen these comments yet until now.
I probably have a different view of ministry then. First, we all know how the Twilight phenomenon swept our youngsters. It is a fact that however we want our youngsters not to watch such movies, some of them still would. Secondly, not all of the youth we are reaching out to everyday have the idea that these kinds of movies including Harry Potter can actually affect their lives spiritually. As we carry the Good news, we ought to be aware of the culture and context that these people are in, and meet them there than just force in front of them a spiritual message in a condemning attitude just because they watch these movies. We are then no better the moment we look down on people watching such movies.
I find the movie entertaining because it is looked upon with eyes that look at the story and the technical stuff (like how did they make those effects, and so on) and not over-spiritualizing things too much. I understand that there are things more spiritual than these and we should desire those things, but watching these movies should not be used to measure the spirituality of a person or else we become “holier than thou” people.
How do we then become different as we stay in this world if we ourselves tend to look at ourselves as better than others? If the twilight series is a moral vacuum according to the Vatican, then how would you address that- By disdaining those who watch it? We wouldn’t really do so much of a difference if we just avoid these movies and do nothing to those who have watched it… Why not engage in meaningful conversations when questions about the movie arise? These are always entry points for me to share the gospel.
If you have time, please read my review about twilight a year ago http://scarlet12.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/twilight/, you might better understand what I am trying to say. To be effective ministers, we hook them with what they know… and then reach them from there. It is a comfort to know that the Holy Spirit had already gone before us that as we talk to them and use movies like these as a tool, the Lord is the one who convicts them and works in their hearts.
Please don’t get me wrong, I do not believe in vampires and all these things, and will never be amused with vampires and the dark spirits whatever. I have the guts to watch movies like these and approach them with maturity. Since it is fiction, it remains a fiction. I understand the idea about discerning which should be seen and which should be not… but again, there are exceptions to that; there are certain things that should be considered in its context.
God bless you po.
Nice comments Janary! Thanks!
As Paul said, everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.
God bless!
no one is holier than thou here.
and no one is condemning here.
Romans 16:19.
He who hath an ear, let him hear…