There is spiritual and moral danger even in G- and PG-rated movies and television programs that don’t have open sex and filthy language, because the following false, godless things are emphasized continually and in the most subtle, enticing manner: Christians are depicted as self-righteous, hypocritical, ungracious, selfish, lacking in practical wisdom, weird, foolish, and fearful. Immoral people, agnostics, and atheists are depicted as sympathetic, kind, understanding, reasonable, and wise. Christianity is depicted as a religion that teaches salvation by good works and self-righteousness. (Sadly, the vast majority of Christianity today fits that description because it is false, but the difference between false and true Christianity is never made clear by Hollywood.) According to Hollywood, the purpose of life is self-fulfillment and fun (“eat, drink, and be merry”). The pursuit of self-fulfillment justifies anything. Death is the end. If death is not the end, heaven is for everyone. Hell, if there is such a thing, is only for the most despicable. Salvation, if there is a need for such a thing, is by good works, “sincerity,” and a “good heart.” No one can know for sure about God, the true meaning of life, or what lies beyond death, so one shouldn’t worry about it (agnosticism). Live in the present and don’t worry about the future. A God of judgment is not a good God. The Bible is not always true, and the wisest people don’t believe it is. Morality is relative and situational. Man is basically good. Wishing is powerful. Vengeance is good. There is such a thing as good magic. Evolution is true. “Love” purifies and justifies any sexual relationship. A major part of effectively discipling young people is for Christian families to unplug from Hollywood. “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Colossians 2:8). (Friday Church News Notes, September 4, 2015, www.wayoflife.org, [email protected], 866-295-4143) Comments are closed.
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