I apparently missed the declaration that the movie “Avatar” was demonic and a whole bunch of other things. You can see the post, video and related text here at JackalopeKid. Come back when you’re ready.
I’ve tried to play nice with my brothers and sisters in the Christian Faith. I’ve done my best not to insult and denigrate Joel Osteen. I’ve tried to be Jesus in everything I do when it comes to those that are alleged to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. You’d be impressed if you’d been there with me as I felt urged to backhand and leg drop some seriously stupid people. That time has come to an end.
“Avatar” is demonic? It’s the most satanic movie this guy has ever seen? Are you flippin’ serious? There’s overt demon-ism? Oh and he’s disappointed with “Christianity Today’s” review of the film. Let me get this out of the way. If you’re express dissatisfaction with “Christianity Today’s” review of a movie, you might need to put down the Holy Water you spiked with the Kool-Aid. The review impressed me for the restraint (My review had none of that restraint) the reviewer held.
The point that the pastor in the video makes a point is that the review was lacking in exposing this film as a dark thing against God. The reviewer tries (and I think fails) to bring the connection of the Mother Aura on Pandora to what God is to us here on Earth. It’s a weak ending to the review that doesn’t seem to set down feet on anything solid except to say that maybe We (Christians) can relate this in some way to our Faith and our God. Sad to say, that ain’t happenin’.
The film is not a Christ Story and doesn’t fit the mold terribly well. I don’t think the reviewer was taken in by the beauty of the film or possessed by the demonic forces at work within the film. I think the reviewer was simply trying to shake some debate loose and see what came of it. The reality is that there’s not much for Christians to hold onto in this film as it relates to our Faith. And that’s ok.
We shouldn’t spend all our time searching movies for the Christian Angle and how we can use this to preach to the world. Sure, some pop culture and movie clips are nice to bring something familiar to the table, but it’s not (and never should be) the driving force in how we live our Faith or tell others about Him.
As for having the power to declare something “Demonic” or “Full of Satan”, I’ll leave that job to someone who knows Satan when she sees it. Church Lady (with the help of Father Chase) , take it away!
