Swearing in films

[apothanein kerdos]

I wonder if Christ demanded his tithe back when the Pharisees said something offensive to God's law.

[jesussaves]

Well, since you asked what would I do if faced with the situation, if at home I would most likely turn it off as soon as I hear the Lords name used in a vulgar way. That includes PG 13 and PG rated movies...yes, these rating are no guarantee the film has no vulgarity in it.

There have been times that I sat through a PG 13 movie hoping that one swear word was all I would hear, and because the plot was soo good and I wanted to see the movie...but I was uncomfortable with not just turning it off. There are always those young babie Christians we need to consider as well. Maybe it isn't a sin, but to their weak conscience it could do harm.

The Bible says to set no wicked thing before our eyes. (I must confess I have to work on that one because I enjoy watching CSI ,SOMETIMES.) Ofcourse, in todays world we would have to leave it completely not to see the wickedness all around us. But I believe the Lord was telling us not to deliberately choose to become involved in those things. Garbage in...garbage out is a pretty good analogy.

How can we think on the good things, honest things, pure and true things the Lord told us to think on if we habitually set all this worlds junk before us?

[Gerioke]

1 Cor 6:12 All things are permissable but not all things are profitable.

[George]

What I find interesting is this -- in HEBREW there is no swear words -- and when Israeli's cuss -- they actually have to say it in ARABIC -- because there's none in Hebrew.

Kinda interesting don't ya think?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

[Guest Obtuse Monkey]

The Bible says to set no wicked thing before our eyes.

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Where in the Bible?

How can we think on the good things, honest things, pure and true things the Lord told us to think on if we habitually set all this worlds junk before us?

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Jesus set "all the world's junk" before himself. Really, how is anyone supposed to love their neighbour if they ignore them for an expletive?

Some of the best films out there contain swear words. By denying yourself so many films that do use them for things like atmosphere and emphasis, do you ever wonder if you're getting a well rounded world view? Maybe I'm missing the point, if I am please tell me.

[George]

do you ever wonder if you're getting a well rounded world view?

Can you clarify what you exactly mean by having a "well-rounded" world view?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

[Gerioke]

There's cuss words and there's taking the lords name in vain.

If cuss words offend you then don't watch the movie. If cuss words don't offend you then enjoy the movie.

It's sad that movie producers feel the need to take the Lords Name in vain. They probably do it because they know that most christians will watch the movie anyways and maybe wince a bit at the infraction but continue watching anyways to get their entertainment fix.

[Guest Obtuse Monkey]

do you ever wonder if you're getting a well rounded world view?

Can you clarify what you exactly mean by having a "well-rounded" world view?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

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Well, although the days of prophecy are behind us, philosophy is still very much alive. Through different artistic media, people express their views in different ways, and make different points. It can also bring certain issues to light; not only global, but also personal issues.

A "well rounded" world view is simply about having a deep understanding of things that occur within the world from many different perspectives, just as a "well rounded" musical view is someone who listens not just to one genre of music, but listens to all genres, or like a "well rounded" argument tries to look at the point of view of everybody involved.

The question of why God might test us when God is omniscient is an interesting one. One answer I heard that was particularly interesting is that God is not testing us for his benefit, but for ours; he tests us so that we know ourselves better. When I watch a movie, I want to learn something new, to see something from somebody elses viewpoint, to find something new out about myself. By doing this, I not only come to understand myself, I also can begin to understand things about different people.

That's really the essence of it I think. I mean, there are benefits as a result as well, for example I can watch a movie, identify with a character, and feel less alone. I hope you can appreciate that it's a difficult concept for me to write about.

[Gerioke]

do you ever wonder if you're getting a well rounded world view?

Can you clarify what you exactly mean by having a "well-rounded" world view?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

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Well, although the days of prophecy are behind us, philosophy is still very much alive. Through different artistic media, people express their views in different ways, and make different points. It can also bring certain issues to light; not only global, but also personal issues.

A "well rounded" world view is simply about having a deep understanding of things that occur within the world from many different perspectives, just as a "well rounded" musical view is someone who listens not just to one genre of music, but listens to all genres, or like a "well rounded" argument tries to look at the point of view of everybody involved.

The question of why God might test us when God is omniscient is an interesting one. One answer I heard that was particularly interesting is that God is not testing us for his benefit, but for ours; he tests us so that we know ourselves better. When I watch a movie, I want to learn something new, to see something from somebody elses viewpoint, to find something new out about myself. By doing this, I not only come to understand myself, I also can begin to understand things about different people.

That's really the essence of it I think. I mean, there are benefits as a result as well, for example I can watch a movie, identify with a character, and feel less alone. I hope you can appreciate that it's a difficult concept for me to write about.

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Who says the days of prophesy are behind us? Have you ever been to a charasmatic church? Where there is the Holy Spirit, there also you will find prophesy.

[Guest Obtuse Monkey]

 

do you ever wonder if you're getting a well rounded world view?

Can you clarify what you exactly mean by having a "well-rounded" world view?

Your brother in Christ with much agape love,

George

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Well, although the days of prophecy are behind us, philosophy is still very much alive. Through different artistic media, people express their views in different ways, and make different points. It can also bring certain issues to light; not only global, but also personal issues.

A "well rounded" world view is simply about having a deep understanding of things that occur within the world from many different perspectives, just as a "well rounded" musical view is someone who listens not just to one genre of music, but listens to all genres, or like a "well rounded" argument tries to look at the point of view of everybody involved.

The question of why God might test us when God is omniscient is an interesting one. One answer I heard that was particularly interesting is that God is not testing us for his benefit, but for ours; he tests us so that we know ourselves better. When I watch a movie, I want to learn something new, to see something from somebody elses viewpoint, to find something new out about myself. By doing this, I not only come to understand myself, I also can begin to understand things about different people.

That's really the essence of it I think. I mean, there are benefits as a result as well, for example I can watch a movie, identify with a character, and feel less alone. I hope you can appreciate that it's a difficult concept for me to write about.

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Who says the days of prophesy are behind us? Have you ever been to a charasmatic church? Where there is the Holy Spirit, there also you will find prophesy.

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Good point. Go make a movie.

But seriously, that's just given me a different way of thinking about what prophecy means. Movies can do the same. I just believe you've got to challenge yourself.