Dance in the Rain

Dec. 3, 2008 - Christmas, Life, and Twilight :p

Hey everyone!

Sorry I haven't been on much lately...life has been very busy. Haha, I realize I just used a very lame and much-used excuse... So who is ready for Christmas? I told my family they are all getting very loving cards this year because all my money is going to my missions trip next summer! I think they were all touched, but it's hard to tell. Although, one of my sisters and I are getting a BIG present for everyone, but some of my siblings read this....so I can't spill the beans. :p

So what do you guys all think of the whole Twilight craze? I don't know about you, but it has hit Virginia BAD! I wrote down my thoughts on Facebook, and I thought I'd share them here. Feel free to add your own thoughts. :)

I’ve had people tell me I can’t judge a book by its cover. That’s true, but while I haven’t read the books or seen the movie, I have a pretty good idea what they are.

It’s not because I don’t like fantasy and sci\fi—I do, actually. :p But there’s a verse in the Bible that says we’re supposed to think about things that are lovely, honorable, right, and pure. So far, I haven’t been convinced the Twilight series are honorable, right, or pure! Sure, you’ll find bad and good in every sci\fi story, but in Twilight, evil is glorified as good, which makes it different from something like Lord of the Rings. Edward may be a ‘good’ vampire, but he is really just the lesser evil.

When we read or watch a movie, we identify with the characters. So why are we Christians indentifying with Bella, who is basically in love with a demon? Or mooning over a vampire?

So I know I’m going to have people who say, “Everyone knows it’s fiction—get over it!” Well, of course it’s fiction. So is every other love story in the world. It’s not like there’s any real life Cinderellas or Mr. Darcys. But again, we’re supposed to be filling our minds with good things, and somehow I can’t put a vampire with a thirst for human blood into my category of good things.

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Dec. 6, 2008 - you're awesome, do you know that?

Posted by Grace4God

Hey Bekka!
I'm with you on the Twilight thing...I haven't read any of them, but, I've heard, read and seen enough of them to freak me out. :) Sorry, but I don't read things that freak me out! Great points, by the way.
Yeah, well, I'm afraid that's my excuse most of the time...not much of one, is it? :P I guess not. *sigh* It's just so hard to really find time to sit down and think out, and type out a post all together. I did post this evening, though. :) Your last comment made me smile, but, I felt bad enough to post.
I'm praying about the Scotland trip...I'd love to go. I just don't know if the dates will work with my schedule, and we can swing it financially. I'll try to make a decision here pretty soon.
I suppose I should go...my busy life and all that...*sigh*. Yeah, well, anyways, thanks for stopping by, and commenting!
In Christ,
Grace

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Dec. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by PinkFlamingo

Hi Bekka!
I've been slow on my blogging lately, too. Sometimes life just happens!
How are the preparations for your mission trip coming along?

I agree with you about Twilight. I haven't read or seen it and don't plan to... I think it's just too dangerous for Christians to get involved in something like that, thinking it's just "fiction." The story might be fiction, but evil is real!

Anyway.. :-) I hope things are going well for you. Have a great weekend and I'll talk to ya soon!
~Ashley

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Dec. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Grace4God

Hey Bekka,
Well, actually, you didn't make me feel THAT bad...just...bad. :P Yes, motivated. :) Whatever... :P
I guess I'm just different with my writing... :)
Oh, by the way, I loved the "Dance With Him" piece on your blog....I thought it was really good. :)
Grace

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Dec. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I agree. Bella is more destructive than the Vampires! She is completely obsessed with Edward, leaving her reason behind. Not a good role model.

onedaymore

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