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Hey ksen...Are you guys supposed to avoid theatres? I know you went over it awhile back, but I forgot what the rationale was. Not being critical, just curious.

I mostly avoid them for the simple reason that most movies kind of suck, and I can find something more worthwhile to do, tho that's not really a "moral" logic.

Clearly FOTR is pretty inspiring.

To be honest, I'm not sure of the rationale to avoid theatres. I think it has to do with "avoiding even the appearance of evil". After all, nobody knows what movie you are seeing and someone could assume you are going to watch some pretty raunchy movies.

I don't know if I buy that reasoning. If that is truly the reason then Christians should not go to video rental stores (where you can find much worse than is what is in the theatre), should not have tv's in their homes, and should definitely not have internet connections in their homes.

I think it is something that began many years ago and has just been kept up as a tradition. But like I said, it is request our church has made of its Deacons so it is not my place to break it just because I don't agree with it.

I didn't have to accept the nomination, but I did, so know I must abide by the requirements set forth by our congregation.

Don't worry about me thinking you are being critical. If someone has a question about why I do the things I do, or don't do, I don't mind answering.

I mostly avoid them for the simple reason that most movies kind of suck

Most movie theater audiences suck too. Aside from the opening night enthusiasm, the crowds can really be distracting.

On the bright side ksen, you may avoid the annoying crowds after the 1st of the year -- when noisy children are back in school. :-)