Christian Bashing at Sundance
Earlier today I was listening to Janet Parshall’s America and I have to tell you that today’s show was by far one of the best I have ever heard. Janet was on a roll and did all three hours pretty much giving her commentary on very important news that most people are not getting. While she did take a few calls, since it is “open phones Friday”, really the show was mostly her very astute and passionate commentary. So if you haven’t heard her show, you really need to check it out and become a Parshall’s Patriot.
In her first hour Janet told us about 3 movies that are showing at the Sundance film festival and two of the three are designed specifically to bash and lie about Christians. The third film is about bestiality…nice huh?
The first movie is called “For the Bible Tells Me So” which their marketing materials say the following, “Today a handful of religious passages are constantly exploited to validate hatred and violence against homosexuals. Filmmaker Daniel Karslake explores the way religious conservatives have systematically misled the public into believing that the Bible forbids homosexuality and how this campaign of misinterpretation continues to stigmatize the gay community and threaten America’s rapidly diminishing separation of church and state. ”
What I find fascinating about this is that the bible does forbid homosexuality and no one can deny that because it’s written very clearly. However, I know not one person who uses that truth to “validate hatred and violence against homosexuals.” So, it appears that this movie is extremely ill informed and has a definite Christian bashing agenda.
The second movie is called “Save Me” which stars outspoken homosexual actor Chad Allen. Here’s a little about what their marketing materials say, “Save Me, is a film about redemption. Mark (Chad Allen), a lost, young, gay man, leads a wild life of drugs and meaningless sex, searching desperately to fill the emptiness in his soul. When Mark finally hits bottom, his brother checks him into Genesis House, a 12-step, Christian, “ex-gay” ministry specializing in healing sexual brokenness. . . . Torn by the specter of damnation and the pull of their hearts, Mark and Scott are forced to confront their truth.” Bottom line is that this is a movie that appears to be bashing Christians who are helping homosexuals recover from their homosexuality by having the main characters embrace one another and their homosexuality.
The last movie is about bestiality called “Zoo”. Even the description is disgusting on the Sundance website, but I think this last paragraph says it all. “The cinematic language invented for the film permits us to examine where we draw the line, how much perversity we can tolerate in others. In a broader sense, Zoo is really about thresholds. What can we stand to know, and, more importantly, what can we stand to accept?— John Cooper”
I think I’ve said enough.
Dear Lisa:
Typical of you to make a judgment without ever seeing any of these films. Curious to hear your thoughts after you actually have viewed the films and what your response is. I saw “SAVE ME” and it doesn’t bash Christianity but rather embraces it. Basically your website diatribes are based on unsubstantiated gossip. Which gives you no legitimacy as a voice of reason. It’s like being on a jury and finding someone guilty before hearing the facts because you don’t like the way they look.
Dear person who is afraid to leave your real name. Which is interesting since you say you are “truth”. My name isn’t Lisa, which is very evident if you actually looked and read the blog as carefully as you appear to have…which really wasn’t carefully.
Second, I have a few questions. Are you a bible believing Christian?
Do you not agree that the bible does condemn homosexuality?
And what are your ‘facts’ regarding my source of information? Have you listened to Janet Parshall’s America?
Stacy
One more question “truth” why did you lie about your email address when you signed up to comment on my site? I’m just curious.
I think the tone of this whole mess called Sundance is enough to condemn it for me. You don’t have to wallow in a pigpen to know one when you see it.
Dear Stacy:
I know your name is not Lisa. Does it bother you that I didn’t read your blog and made an assumption? Hmmmm? who does that remind you of?
As far as questions are concerned, You didn’t answer mine! You avoided them. Which tells me that you are very defensive. I thought you had all the answers but I didn’t realize you just make them up based on fiction.
By the way my e-mail is accurate and if your going to put a blog out as an official spokesperson for GOD. I think that you would be much more credible if you were not in for the money. To make money for personal gain from religion is about as twisted as one can get.
As far as bestiality goes you and Janet are beasts. In the name of God send me your money. Disgusting!
“truth” - will you please show me in your first rude comment where you asked me a question? There isn’t even a question mark in your first comment, so I’m not really sure what exactly it is that you are referring to.
Second, I see that you didn’t answer mine, so I guess that says something doesn’t it
My blog isn’t set up to be “an official spokesperson for God” either…and your comment about money is laughable. Seriously, ask anyone I’ve worked with.
However, I find your comment about me and Janet as “beasts” very interesting. It amazes me how rude and mean you’ve been to me, on my blog, without any substantiantion.
And the fact that you didn’t answer any of my questions and just verbally attacked me and Janet tells me that you must be hurting very badly. Graham, I’ll be praying for you….and Chad.
I was at Sundance and saw both of the films Save Me and For the Bible Tells Me So. I’ll be honest, I went in to both films expecting to get beat up as an evangelical, but actually found them both, especially Save Me, to be full of grace. You may not agree with the conclusions that either of the films come to, but neither one was as your title suggests, “Christian Bashing” by any means. Some of the people involved in the making, production and acting in the movies were Christian.
Stacy;
I’m sorry! You accused me of lying about my e-mail yet you address me by my name. Also, you know to check into your website you have to leave your e-mail address. So I think you owe me an apology for that. If you give me the names of the people you’ve worked with I would be happy to call them. I wold like to come back and apologize to your post if it’s not true that you and Janet are making money off religion. If it is true I would like to come back to your post and tell people that truth. But your blog is nothing but a business marketing venture promoting your view of religion to buyers. It’s all over your blog that your selling things to push your religious beliefs, so I guess I don’t understand your rational.
It’s nice that you and Janet are going to pray for me. You’re both so superior to everyone that I’m sure it means more to God coming from the 2 of you than from anyone else on the planet. I don’t know that I have ever had 2 such perfect people pray for me. Now that’s special.
GRAHAM
Graham you’re right about the email. I’m sorry, I got you confused with another person who was afraid to put his correct email.
Graham everyone I’ve worked with is on this site, feel free to look around and feel free to contact them directly using their email. What you will find is that the reviewers I work with do it for free and those who use my publicity and marketing service pay me very small amounts. I seriously wish it was more, but hey maybe you can help me with that?
I am not making money off of “religion” as you say. I make a very small amount doing book publicity and writing. I’m not sure why this bothers you so much.
I never stated anywhere that Janet was going to pray for you, but I am. Oh, and may I ask you to apologize to me for not asking me a question…..I seem to recall your little rude rant about me and accusations about me and yet YOU never asked me a question did you?
You’re still apparently upset that I think the movie you apparently worked on is a piece of immoral trash. That’s my right and my opinion. When this country becomes a dictatorship and I no longer have free speech then I’ll stop stating my opinion. Until then, you may want to get used to it….but try to do it without bellyaching that I make money and also without name calling. YOU can do that can’t you?
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