How we make theological decisions for fictional scenes in 'The Chosen'
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“The show’s primary purpose is not to educate but to entertain — while remaining true to the source material.” - RNS
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“The show’s primary purpose is not to educate but to entertain — while remaining true to the source material.” - RNS
“The Times seemed to state this somewhat derisively, but that ‘warmth’ is why Americans eagerly and loyally watched the show for nine seasons and 210 episodes—and have been enjoying it in reruns ever since.” - Daily Citizen
“For the last decade, my sons and I have enjoyed following various storylines in Peanuts each day. One of boys describes and reads the dialogue out loud at breakfast. They’re always fun, sometimes whimsical, often hilarious – and always wholesome.” - Daily Citizen
“It is necessary that we take time to rest and enjoy healthy entertainment, but a problem arises if mindless entertainment controls the majority of the only eight hours of the day we have control over.” - IFWE
“The show has been the subject of some controversy, as some viewers interpret certain content in the show to be unnecessary or extrabiblical.” - C.Leaders
“if worshippers want a front row seat to see Elevation Worship at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on November 3, they should expect to pay $1,080.25 a seat plus booking fees” - C.Leaders
“The hard truth is that my principal objection to virtually all children’s entertainment made in the last decade or so … is that it is ugly. This is not a negligible consideration.” - TAC
“The uproar over Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special has ramifications for Christian institutions in the U.S., argues Dr. Al Mohler….Chappelle targets multiple people groups with his special, but is making headlines mainly for his crude jokes about trans individuals, jokes many see as harmful.” - C.Leaders
“Bunyan’s Vanity Fair in Our Phones … Where Bunyan’s Christian walked through the streets and alleys of Vanity Fair, we scroll through them with the flick of our thumbs. And what is the effect on our souls?” - TGC
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