And that is very different than to love a person is to see the face of God....My statements are accurate. That belief is from the eastern faiths.
Higo’s book is NOT the same is the musical (stage or screen). Do not be deceived. hollyweird wants your money and your soul. They are not interested in producing movies with a Christian foundation. Jean Valjean was trying to use his works to justify his previous life. That is never an act of kindness.
RE: And that is very different than to love a person is to see the face of God...That belief is from the eastern faiths.
How is that from Eastern faiths? Jesus Himself said what you have done to the least of your brethren YOU HAVE DONE TO HIM.
It might not be seeing God’s face, but it sure is close to seeing the face of His Son.
AS for Jean Valjean using his works to justify his previous life, I don’t see that in this movie.
He in fact told the truth to the courts rather than allow an innocent man to be jailed in his place when they mistakenly thought they captured Prisoner 24601 (Him).
He said this when he decided to reveal himself (lyrics to the song ): “My soul belongs to God, I know I made that promise long ago He gave me hope when hope was gone He gave me strength to journey on Who am I? Who am I? I am Jean Valjean!”
I am not a fan of Hollywood, but I can see a story of goodness, kindness and love when one is told.
My wife and I taught engaged couples in church approved pre marriage retreats and the concept of God being present in the couple and family relationship was a key concept. Each partner should reflect God’s unconditional love to the other. It is the closest that any of us will get to that love and forgiveness. God is present at all times and even in the creation of new life. You are mistaken that this is not Christian marriage theology.
Your beliefs are your beliefs. I see Valjean following the example of the monsignor who forgives him for staeling. He does again with the man mis-identified as 24601 and again with Fantine and ultimately with Javert. His were not acts of selfishness in any way.