Apr. 12, 2008 Thou Shalt Not Film...
Here's my weekend lecture, and if you're looking for something funny from me, you should probably try back later. This is probably going to be dead serious, because this subject has recently become very important to me. It's also going to be pretty short.
I won't watch the movies The Passion, Jesus, The Nativity Story, or the 'documentaries' about the Lord on TV. The other day, Mom turned one of the latter on, and I couldn't watch it. It gave me the creeps. You can videotape anyone in history, but leave my Jesus alone.
I believe that, because a man who is a sinner would have to pretend to be him. I know, it's just a movie and everyone understands that actors aren't the real person and etc. But that doesn't change it. It's still someone masquerading as my Savior. You all go ahead and watch it. I'll do chemistry homework in my room.
What reminded me of this was a comment I saw in World Magazine. The 16-yo girl who played Mary in The Nativity Story is pregnant out of wedlock. Apparently she and her boyfriend are very happy. I'm not. She pretended to be the mother of my Lord and Master and doesn't even hold his standard of morals, perhaps not even being a Christian? But I guess that, however sad that is, Mary was a sinner, too. That's why we don't worship her. However, it made me wonder how many non-Christians have played Jesus, himself?
Sorry to step on the feet of anyone who likes these movies, but that's my view. Lecture over. :-)
Anyone want to share their thoughts?
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So I've officially decided on a Weekend Lecture (those of you who know my Grandpa are smiling, I know), and I'll try to post them on Saturday or Sunday. Basically, I'll be ranting about things that I've found/heard that sound interesting during the week. Then I will try to make it sound interesting to you. Last week's rant/lecture was on child discipline, in case you missed it.
Creativity (plus an added "What in the world?" at the end)
I was listening to the radio with Mom yesterday while we were in the car, and Michael Medved (a talk radio host) was talking about the use of 'creativity', and the two views of it. The first is that a person uses their creativity in a way that betters the people around them, and the other is that people use their creativity to better only themselves. Mr. Medved's point was that the first group of people should be praised and encouraged, and that the second group of people are bums (Yes, he did use that word).
Sounds good, right?
And then the callers. Imagine Miss Lyric banging her head against the wall. Yes. It was that bad. Okay. The first caller said that his son was going to draw (or something like that). He said that he was willing to give his son money to support him, because drawing is what he loves to do. When Mr. Medved asked if, when the son is 40 and still needs his parents to support him, would the dad be as thrilled, the guy replied that, yes, he would be more than happy to continue to pay for his son. *jaw drops* O... kay... O.o
Next guy calls and said that his life was ruined because his parents made him get a job and go to college instead of (cue violin music) thinking deep thoughts about life, and now he's going from job to job and is a miserable person. Give. Me. A. Break. Since when did a higher education fry the synapses in your brain and keep you from being able to think? Huh? I thought not.
One more and then I'll give my thoughts (like I haven't been doing so far). A fellow called and said that he was a construction worker for years and years until he went to a funeral. At the funeral, he realized that someday that would be him, and he wanted to be remembered for doing something more than building boxes of wood. So he took up writing, and now is about 70, and has a magazine for writers.
Now, what's different between the attitudes of the first and third? (the second one was just a moron, so I'm not even going to bother with it) The first was looking for self-betterment for his son. How do I know this? Because the father would have to support him. If you're bettering others, they will actually *buy* your product, and you will make *money*. See? That's how these things work. Creativity that's worth having is a business. So, since this guy will be mooching off of his parents, he will be a creative bum.
The third gentleman. He had a job and built houses for people. That gave a service to other people and so he could support himself as a writer. So he didn't require his mommy and daddy to give him money. He started a magazine for writers and his creativity became a business. Great! *Applauds* That's how it works, folks.
And now for the grand finale. (You're on the edge of your seat, I know it) This one almost killed me, so I had to share it, even though it doesn't really pertain to the topic. I... I don't think I even need to say more than just relay the gist of the conversation! This person was just so... wrong!
Caller: So you're saying that creativity should be used to better other people?
Mr M: That's correct.
Caller: But at some point, you have to find a real meaning to your life! You have to do things for yourself! I mean you can't go through your whole life trying to do things for other people!
Mr. M: Yes, you can. It's called life.
Aah... Makes you feel good knowing that these people exist, don't it?
ETA: Yes, before you ask, the 'anonymous' comment below was from my friend, Jamie. ;-) |
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I've been listening to arguments about whether or not to spank your kids when they're little. I decided to write up sort of a "Where I stand" on it. Yeah, it'll be a while, but might as well think about it now. I'm posting it in Thursday Thoughts, even though it isn't Thursday. If I'd written it then, I would have. Maybe I should make a "Saturday Rant" category. Anyway, forging ahead...
My kids will know what a wooden spoon feels like, and I will explain why.
The Bible says in Proverbs 13:24 "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." Punishment given in a loving way is totally different from abuse, which is what physical discipline is made out to be now. When Mom sent me to her room and told me to go outside and get the rod out of the top drawer of her dresser, I knew that she wasn't doing it because she hated me. In fact, I don't believe any of us kids *ever* said, "You don't love me, Mommy!"
Someone brought up the idea of "shaming the child" or something like that. You know, it's only by the tearing down of pride that we are built up. When a ship-builder wanted a good mast for his ship, he found a straight tree on top of a hill, and he cut down all the trees around it so that as the wind blew the tree, it would become stronger. That's sort of a metaphor, if you will. I was spanked when necessary, and that meant even when I had friends over. You can bet I never did *that* again.
This is also why I'm against the stupid argument about red pens at school. None of my instructors at the college will use red pens because red damages our pride. What? O.o Aren't college students almost adults? Can't they handle a red mark on their papers? Will it damage them *so* badly that they'll be messed up for the rest of their pitiful lives? Well, only if they've learned how to be strong when they were youngsters.
So... Thanks, Mom. :-)
Now I'm off to face another day in a world made out of marshmallow cream where no one is responsible for anything they do because it might give them a complex for us to tell them so and you really don't have to work for a living because, Heavens to Betsy! you might actually have to work!
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