Public entry: Mind blowing Christology

[melyndie]

Christ did not ultimately die for you. Christ died for God. When I heard that for the first time this week, my whole paradigm went for a wild ride.

Christ died for God, and God was satisfied with Christ

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[melyndie]

I guess I just don't...see why focusing on one at the expense of the other...keeps the balance.

Well, making everything in my life glorifying to God is a good side to stress. ;-) But seriously, I'm just pointing out the opposite side of the issue that most people don't talk about to balance out ALL the me-centered cross messages out there. Once I've made my point, I'll live in the happy middle, yes. Christ died for God, and Christ died for me (in that order).

You haven't seen the Passion? Wow. :-) Maybe you posted about that and i didn't see it...is there a reason why? I mean, I'm assuming there is..:-)

How funny that Christians are expected to see this movie and that we must have a reason for not seeing it. ;-) Yeah, I did post about it, but quite a while back (when it came out). I won't go looking for it--too hard. ;-) Anyway, I did have a reason for not seeing it, which is the reason I have for not seeing a lot of movies with violence, especially torture in them: it really bothers me to see that kind of stuff in movies. I don't this it's wrong per say, but it's my personal preference not to watch heavily violent movies. As far as the crucifixion goes, I can't stand to READ any descriptions of it, much less watch it, so I think I'll stick with my gospel account. ;-)

[ballettalia]

it's not that all Christians are expected to see it, it just seemed to me that you saw many movies so that's why I was surprised. :-) Believe me, I don't like violence either---I watch very few movies. But this one was different. I'll just leave it at that. :)

[melyndie]

Okay. Discussion closed. ;-)

New topic LOL: Did you see Luther when it was in the theaters last year? Now that was one good movie about Martin Luther! Unfortunately it's not out on DVD yet, though I don't know why not. :-( I heard The Gospel of John, which recently came out on DVD, is excellent also.

[ballettalia]

I haven't seen either of those...actually, besides LOTR I can't think of a movie besdies the Passion I've seen in recent history. I just don't watch em. Which was why the Passion was such a...traumatic but unregrettable experience. :)

[melyndie]

Well, if you do want to see a movie that is moving, information, educational, inspirational, and entertaining (not brainless entertainment), then see Luther. It's a great film about part of our Christian heritage! :-) I've never watched a movie in a theater where afterwards, as the credits are rolling, a lady stands up and shouts, ""Alright everyone! I want you all to go to church on Sunday and get everyone ON FIRE for the Lord!" See, it's a good movie! :-D Read my review here: http://www.livejournal.com/users/melyndie/182982.html

I haven't seen any movies in quite a while. I try not to watch them very much, if at all, during the semester. But the semester is coming to a close... :-D