Christians beware!
Darren
Aronofsky, a self-professed Atheist, and the writer/director of the feature
film, “Noah” has staged an insidious, heinous scheme to bamboozle Christians
into supporting what he described to The Telegraph, as, “the least biblical-
biblical film ever made.” Throughout the entire film, the word “God” is not
mentioned even once. Instead God is referred to as “The Creator.” But given the fact that Aronofsky’s impression of God is so far from the loving, merciful God that we as Christians
know, I believe that in this sense, not using God’s name, may have actually
been the least blasphemous aspect of this entire project.
into supporting what he described to The Telegraph, as, “the least biblical-
biblical film ever made.” Throughout the entire film, the word “God” is not
mentioned even once. Instead God is referred to as “The Creator.” But given the fact that Aronofsky’s impression of God is so far from the loving, merciful God that we as Christians
know, I believe that in this sense, not using God’s name, may have actually
been the least blasphemous aspect of this entire project.
One of the most
troubling facets of Aronosky’s entire plot was his attempt to misguide and confuse
his audience by implying that “The Creator”, was a heartless, cruel tyrant,
whose only interest was to torture mankind. He also managed to turn Noah; one of the most innovative, inspired and faithful figures in the bible ,into a deranged, delusional, murderous,
mad-man. And I suppose he decided to model Noah’s family after some dysfunctional
reality show, there was no unity and they were falling apart due to mutiny, jealously and rebelliousness.
whose only interest was to torture mankind. He also managed to turn Noah; one of the most innovative, inspired and faithful figures in the bible ,into a deranged, delusional, murderous,
mad-man. And I suppose he decided to model Noah’s family after some dysfunctional
reality show, there was no unity and they were falling apart due to mutiny, jealously and rebelliousness.
These obvious discrepancies to scripture would
not poise any real issues for a seasoned Christian that reads and understands
The Bible for themselves. As Christians,
we fully believe The Bible to be the true, actual Word Of God, and a veteran Christian would more than likely escape Aronosky’s cunning attempts at coercion.
But to the person who is unchurched, undecided or unfamiliar with The
Bible, after seeing this twisted tale, they might be more easily swayed to
steer away from developing a Christ centered relationship.
we fully believe The Bible to be the true, actual Word Of God, and a veteran Christian would more than likely escape Aronosky’s cunning attempts at coercion.
But to the person who is unchurched, undecided or unfamiliar with The
Bible, after seeing this twisted tale, they might be more easily swayed to
steer away from developing a Christ centered relationship.
Although Aronofsky lacked the imagination to
author an original story that would adequately demean “The Word Of God”, all on
his own. He did manage to invoke Creative License, by changing angels into rock
creatures and inserting other fictitious characters, which never previously
existed in s any version of original scripture. It’s no wonder he felt the need
to title this film, “Noah”, otherwise no one, especially Christians, would’ve recognized
Aronofsky’s version as all. Not only did this movie barely resemble the chronicles of Noah, it was just a bad film. It was also confusing, unnecessarily lengthy, sporadic and hard to follow. As an
action film aficionado, Atheist vs. Christian component aside, I still would
not have recommended this movie and only given it a C minus.
to title this film, “Noah”, otherwise no one, especially Christians, would’ve recognized
Aronofsky’s version as all. Not only did this movie barely resemble the chronicles of Noah, it was just a bad film. It was also confusing, unnecessarily lengthy, sporadic and hard to follow. As an
action film aficionado, Atheist vs. Christian component aside, I still would
not have recommended this movie and only given it a C minus.
Don’t get me wrong, I
take full responsibility for the fact that I allowed myself to be to hoodwinked into spending my money through promo trailers filled with A List Actors and promises of
riveting, non-stop action, on a film that turned out to be just another
average piece of junk. The thing that really ticked me off is that Aronofsky maliciously plotted against Christians in order to lure them into spending their hard earned money to line his pockets
and support his Atheist film project. To Christians, the parables written in The
Bible are seen as the sacred, inspired words of God. He could’ve released this movie at any other
time of the year, but he chose to release it during the holy Lenten season,
because he knew that the Christian community, starved for films containing
spiritual content, would see the title of this movie and automatically flock to
theatres to see it. If that was not an obvious, malicious, targeted plot against the Christian community, I don’t know
what is.
average piece of junk. The thing that really ticked me off is that Aronofsky maliciously plotted against Christians in order to lure them into spending their hard earned money to line his pockets
and support his Atheist film project. To Christians, the parables written in The
Bible are seen as the sacred, inspired words of God. He could’ve released this movie at any other
time of the year, but he chose to release it during the holy Lenten season,
because he knew that the Christian community, starved for films containing
spiritual content, would see the title of this movie and automatically flock to
theatres to see it. If that was not an obvious, malicious, targeted plot against the Christian community, I don’t know
what is.
I only hope is that I
might save others from being tricked into spending their money on this
distorted piece of fiction. But if curiosity is killing you and you’ve just gotta see “Noah”, rent it for a buck on Redbox.
distorted piece of fiction. But if curiosity is killing you and you’ve just gotta see “Noah”, rent it for a buck on Redbox.
And don’t be discouraged or detoured if you still would
like to take your family out to the theater to see an inspirational spiritual
show. There are still writers and
directors out there who honor and respect this holy season by releasing quality
films. I was fortunate enough to be turned onto just such a film. My sister happened to come across it while
reading the reviews for “Noah”. It’s a wonderful independent movie called
“God’s Not Dead”, and she raved about it so much that I went out to see it the
same day. I’m so happy that I did because it did not disappoint. It was the story of a young Christian student,
(Josh Wheaton) who is faced with a dilemma that came to challenge his faith on
his very first day of class as a college freshman. His
Philosophy Professor, the fanatical, combative, smug, Atheist, (Professor Radisson),
informs the students that they must deny the existence of God by writing, “God is dead” on a piece of paper and signing their name, in order to avoid a failing grade.
Philosophy Professor, the fanatical, combative, smug, Atheist, (Professor Radisson),
informs the students that they must deny the existence of God by writing, “God is dead” on a piece of paper and signing their name, in order to avoid a failing grade.
This becomes Josh’s
moment of truth because he must now choose between his faith or his otherwise
pristine academic career and his well-planned future. If Josh refuses to admit
that God is dead, he must then prove God's existence by presenting well-researched, intellectual arguments and evidence ver the course of the semester, and engage Radisson in a head-to-head debate in front of the class. Feeling alone and afraid, Josh stands practically alone as he tries to prove the existence of God.
that God is dead, he must then prove God's existence by presenting well-researched, intellectual arguments and evidence ver the course of the semester, and engage Radisson in a head-to-head debate in front of the class. Feeling alone and afraid, Josh stands practically alone as he tries to prove the existence of God.
This film was
actually inspired by many accounts of actual occurrences at universities all
across the United States. What I find most encouraging about this movie is that it called out to a generation that is often seen as apathetic to stand up for what they believe in. It also reminded me that at one point or another in our lives, we will all be called as individuals to stand alone to
defend our principals. Two of my favorite quotes came to mind as I sat and watched this film. Malcom X said, “You must stand for something or you will fall for anything.” And Edmond Burke said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
across the United States. What I find most encouraging about this movie is that it called out to a generation that is often seen as apathetic to stand up for what they believe in. It also reminded me that at one point or another in our lives, we will all be called as individuals to stand alone to
defend our principals. Two of my favorite quotes came to mind as I sat and watched this film. Malcom X said, “You must stand for something or you will fall for anything.” And Edmond Burke said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Watching this film, “God’s Not Dead” inspired me
to stand up and do my part, and for me, it was writing this article. But even
if you don’t know what to do, do something! Maybe doing your part is texting 10 friends
the simple reminder, “God’s Not Dead”, or maybe it’s just to go and see the
film. And I do recommend that you go out and see this film, but not because it defends a cause that I believe in, but because it inspires us to stand and act on our faith, whatever it is you have
faith in. And isn’t that what art is supposed to do, inspire us to contribute a change that will effectuate a positive difference around us and the universe overall?
film. And I do recommend that you go out and see this film, but not because it defends a cause that I believe in, but because it inspires us to stand and act on our faith, whatever it is you have
faith in. And isn’t that what art is supposed to do, inspire us to contribute a change that will effectuate a positive difference around us and the universe overall?
