Christians & Secular Media 

The Speedster I feel that if its not God's we should reduce it.. I think we should ask guidance.. but I try not to watch secular movies..

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Amen !

God has a plan for you my brother of Christ. Your wisdom shows it. Thanks be to God that He is speaking through you and speaking to you. I will pray for you.

*God

Same!!! However, mine is Doctor Strange because the main character cannot perform the power or something without believing. Just like in ours as christians, we cannot really do bigger things if we doubt. 😁 I usually do this in every movie that I watch, I look it in the lens of Christ!!!

Yeah, I have certain levels like “be cautious” for violent movies or “nope” to any sexual themes.

Ah expect for the family part(again not a Christian theme), were else does it have Christian theme ? I kinda disagree with This comment lol.

It's up to the individual of what ot watch and not watch. It's not wrong if you watch it or don't watch it. Logan is a good example of how one can see the forrest through the trees.

@@jessecacastillo3119 Dr strange deals with magic and sorcery tho and also has a devil character the protagonist makes a bargain with so idk but it's def not the worst thing out there so I would let the holy spirit guide you on that one lol

Nudity was ok until Adam and eve have sinned

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When we watch and listen what will happen

@kt95 gy Really? I gotta tell you something I've never seen a Christian becoming a muslim because Allah talked to them. But you know what? There are so many muslims out there becoming Christians because Jesus warned them. Kinda weird isn't it?

There I will agree. Even food has bad effects

used to mess around a little bit with witchcraft myself, im soooo glad that is over!

what witch craft were u practising ?

@@melvinnj3019 I been on that witch shit 24/7. Gonna go cast some more spells or something. Idk, might go turn some peeps into frogs

Not to be rude but you probably have weak convictions if watching a movie can cause you to do witchcraft

Amen

I can actually think of lots of movies that do not have a Christian lable slapped on them that glorify goodness & things of God rather than sin. Some examples are: Spiderman, Edward Scissorhands, Shallow Hal, (aside from the part that implies they had premarital sex the over all message of the movie is that inner beauty, character, & love matters more than looks.) 50 First Dates, Mrs.Doubtfire, Jack, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Titanic (Jack sacrifices himself for Rose) & the list goes on & on. I can also think of things called "Christian" that don't represent God at all. Like corrupt churches. Or priests demanding we confess our sins to them instead of God. It's not about lables. It's about content. God's principles are found beyond religious boxes. Sometimes I feel that people claiming Christianity are actually looking more for evil & division than anyone else in the world. Not everything on Earth is bad. It was infact, created by God afterall. When God says not to be a part of the world I believe He is referring to the evil in it, & the sinful nature, not every single thing about it or everything produced by those who haven't found Him yet. Unbelievers were made by & for Christ as well which is why they too also do good things in life. We are all created in God's image & meant to find our way back to Him through Jesus. I see Jesus everywhere.. not everything is evil. We are to do away with sin- not life & everything in it. Jesus said he came for us to have life in abundance & be fishers of men. He described believers as cities on hills, not hide-aways who never enjoy anything. We can never change the world like that.

@@kierstencreates958 I cannot believe you said Edward scissorhands because these past couple of days I kind of feel like God wants me to watch it and in that movie Edward is a sweetheart that would never harm a fly on purpose and God tells us to be like that. And also, another way how titanic might give glory to God is because it's always been said that not even God can sink that ship. So if that is true...then guess what? GOD sunk it 😃 but I do not want to encourage anyone to do something that will make them sin

Yup god bless you, if your gonna watch very weird and bad things for movies, then dont do it.

As a Catholic I can't even WATCH the Exorcist.

The bible is R rated for the violence sex and sins

@@bailujen8052 fair enough

Words and images are two different things. Words can be used in a way that protects the readers innocence, while images are in your face, especially if it's graphic. God does not tempt anyone.

@@nordscan9043 well written

@@ashley.elizabeth.rose7 Thank you.

I agree so much!

Yh i don't think tolerance should be used as an exuse, it is more about how our spirit is being affected

Truth!!!!!!

"It" is an interesting example, because I do think that in a lot of ways Christians can use even movies such as that as a way to reflect on their own faith. Horror in general is often gratuitous to the point of being unchristlike, but there are examples of horror which use the medium to give good messages and act in an uplifting way. The best example would be "Get Out," in my opinion. It has violence and unspeakable evil, but it tells its story to highlight society's flaws and prejudices. Of course, the important thing above all else is to look beyond the emotional reaction, and judge the intent of a work above all else. If a horror movie creator made their movie in order to better the world around him, then his work is at least partially influenced by the Spirit, and as such cannot be immediately written off.

We all have responsibility for ourselves, this guy is right and wise, the ones who use this as an excuse to sin that's on their own not him.

Lavina Ansah: It seems that an expression of gratitude is the only prayer required.

In the times we are living in we need to pray for the guidance of God upon our lives every day

Lavina Ansah: Do you not trust that God will guide you?

Lavina Ansah: Every day unfolds as it should.

I know and believe that God will guide me and protect me every single day and moment of my life, however I am not going to sit back and relax and think that everything is going to be ok; the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 " pray without ceasing", praying is a way to communicate and talk to God, prayer also helps to build up my faith as each time I pray I experience the presense of God. It is not a matter of whether I beleive or not, its about my personal relationship with God. I belive 100% that even if I do not pray God is with me, prayer enhances my intimacy with God. Jesus knew that God was always with him yet throughout the gospels we see Jesus constantly praying and also taught us to pray. Prayer is a demonstration of my faith and trust in God.

I will pray for you. These are my thoughts too. We both need help

I understand. But there's a way to look at a sinful movie and want to love God more. I'm not sure if God says exposer to sin is a sin but I believe as a Christian with prayer and God you could watch movies and protect yourself as a person. Or at least practice.

Linkin Lincoln if exposure to sin is a sin. We should never go outside, because you know you are going to be exposed. I think some Christians want everything to be 100% holy, but in a fallen world that is impossible. God judges the heart.

Everyone forgets the blood of Jesus, you are not an israelite. We need to confess and repent because sin is inevitable

@@bailujen8052 Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire that will consume his enemies. For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us. For we know the one who said, “I will take revenge. I will pay them back.” He also said, “The Lord will judge his own people.” It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:26-31 NLT Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God. 1 John 3:9 NLT ...Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19 So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth 1 John 1:6 NLT We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, 1 John 5:18 ESV No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 1 John 3:6 NIV We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. 1 John 5:18 NLT Because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so. Romans 8:7 BSB If someone claims, "I know God," but doesn't obey God's commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. 1 John 2:4 NLT But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler-not even to eat with such a one. 1 Corinthians 5:11 ESV Be sober-minded [be sensible, wake up from your spiritual stupor] as you ought, and stop sinning; for some [of you] have no knowledge of God [you are disgracefully ignorant of Him, and ignore His truths]. I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34 AMP What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:1-14 NKJV These instructions were not given to Isrealites. They were given to us. The Isrealites could not stop sinning so they needed sacrifices. We can because Jesus's sacrifice was sufficient. To say we are all going to sin is to say Jesus's sacrifice was not good enough. You cannot repent of something you are still actively doing. Now accidental sin is different then intentional. When we know what to do and don't do it, that sin is intentional. Those sins come from disobedience and rebellion which is not forgiven. But when we accidentally sin and repent, turn from that sin, we are forgiven. God knows our heart and he knows if we are apologizing because we think we should or if we are truly remorseful and someone who is truly remorseful does not intentionally do the action again. If I'm truly sorry for stealing your wallet, I'm not going to do it again next week.

@@jamiegilliam3658 well I watch Harry Potter so what now your saying I’m going to hell?🤨

So I cannot listen to classical or jazz or Lo-Fi music?

if youre a legalist please dont reply