Comments on: Pop culture and the Canon

By: Hojun4

Hojun4 — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:22:48 +0000

I think that pop culture has so permeated our lives as a direct result of the fragmented church. Pop Christianity says that everything is always wonderful for a believer and if it isn’t, God must not like you.

So, when we are struggling with sin, with anger, with trials, etc. we find better examples from worldly sources than in modern teachings.

I am not saying that God has failed us or not included these truths in the Bible. I fully believe that the Bible addresses all of the issues we face, but most are not taught as they appeal to a much narrower audience.

By: Jules

Jules — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 01:12:31 +0000

Hey, thanks Rob! I didn’t realize it was that easy to find a movie quote. Obviously, pop culture isn’t my strong suit.

I think I am going to use that quote on my blog.

By: Ciera

Ciera — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 23:47:51 +0000

That’s a really cool quote. I missed that in the movie.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:21:11 +0000

Julie, this is from IMDb:

Beverly Clark:
“We need a witness to our lives. There’s a billion people on the planet… I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you’re promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things… all of it, all of the time, every day. You’re saying ‘Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness’.”

By: Jules

Jules — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:36:21 +0000

James and I watched “Shall We Dance” the other night. It’s a movie we saw last year on our anniversary and we both enjoyed it.

In one scene she defines marriage as having someone be a witness to your life. I wish I could remember everything that was said. It was a really beautiful definition of a loving, committed marriage. I think I might netflix it again and write it down.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 19:35:27 +0000

Hmm, you make some good points, Sarah. The risk of trying to find God in culture is that, yes, we can water down the Gospel in the process.

Have to think about this some more…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 19:28:33 +0000

I am flattered, Rob, thanks!

I respond in kind, http://shempel.blogspot.com/2005/09/rock-concerts-and-bowling-night.html

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:00:17 +0000

Star Trek and the Gospel — precisely my point, Ciera! Very cool avenue you’ve found there.

By: Ciera

Ciera — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:30:17 +0000

You used at least two words that I have no idea what they mean – but that’s ok – I haven’t visited the dictionary for a whole day now so I’m due for a visit!!!! LOL. Kind of like how I can use Star Trek and stuff to share the Gospel….I think.