Controversy swirls over 'gay'playing missionary in movie (End of the Spear)

www.worldnetdaily.com ^ | January 20, 2006

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[injin]

"End of the Spear" ...played by a gay....gee ....nah...just a coincidence....

[Esther Ruth]

[VOA]

this topic is getting a bit of attention over at this thread (posts in the 20s):
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1561483/posts

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Does anyone remember the movie "Chariots of Fire"? Missionary Eric Liddell was played by British actor Ian Charleson, who later died of AIDS.

[weegee]

Heard an interview with the son on radio yesterday. He wasn't happy with it. Director threatened to walk if he didn't keep the role.

I believe that the interview was on Michael Medved.

[weegee]

In 2001, Janz notes, Allen starred in the controversial play "Corpus Christi," which features a hard-drinking homosexual named Joshua, who is considered a Christ figure.

But don't let it keep you from seeing the film if you are inclined. It is still outside of the Hollywood system and has a positive message.

What would be interesting is to see if the experience made him think about Christianity.

[Esther Ruth]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006062213X/002-5134336-6796052?v=glance&n=283155

Read this book over 20 years ago, Shadow of the Almighty!
Excellent, then some.

Was really looking forward to the movie, but no way now.
How could they have let this happen!
This is a disgrace and sickening.
No way can I feel right taking my sons to this now!
I am SO sorry that I can't support this movie.

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[apackof2]

Nate Saint's son Steve Saint, who served as a producer, a stunt pilot and had a bit part in the film, believes it was God's plan to have Allen in "End of the Spear," according to Agape Press.

Hmmmmmmmm, I would like to hear how he believes this was the Lord's plan

[Esther Ruth]

I'm not sure who may be doing pings tonight and if this should be pinged but ...... ended up in chat instead of news.

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[xzins]

the story is the star

Actually, this film would be a good study of how the real life of the actor can affect the viewer's ability to suspend disbelief.

I simply cannot watch Susan Sarandon, Ed Asner, Mike Farrell, and a number of other politicized actors. I keep thinking about their affiliations, and it prevents me from getting into the fantasy that the movie is trying to create.

[Ciexyz]

If the political views of two major Narnia performers were well-known, it might keep some viewers from seeing the film. That's why I'd prefer not to know the performer's views and philosophies. (Liam Neeson (voice of Aslan) and Tilda Swinton (The White Witch) are vocal, anti-Bush, anti-Iraq war lefties.)

[gidget7]

I agree. A family who lived down there shortly after what happened in the movie, lives in MA, and the son of this family who is a man now, (of course)is a Selectman here now. Very Christian family, needless to say a good Republican! They have a spear given to them by the tribe. They knew the Saint family. And gave the tribe one of their puppies (dogs are very valuable in the jungle)It's hoped that they do a good job with the movie, make it factual.

Very cool to know someone who knew these missionaries!

I thought the same thing, maybe the story and this guy playing the role, will bring him to Christ.

[gidget7]

He believes it because he feels the Lord did such miracles with this Tribe, that being in this movie, acting the part, may indeed bring about another miracle in the heart of this actor.

[apackof2]

That could very well be

[gidget7]

Well it sure can't hurt him.............the exposure! Rest assured, NO ONE involved in this movie will affirm or approve of this man's lifestyle. It does give him the chance of a lifetime.

[Sensei Ern]

I am not surprised. It's not like the old days when John Wayne and Steve McQueen got the leading roles.

You can't ask whether a person is gay when you hire them for a movie role. You can figure that at least 10% of the roles played will be played by queers, because the number of gay people in acting is incredibly high.

I hear the movie is great.

On a related note, I saw Narnia Thursday night. Beyond excellent. I would enjoy seeing it again. But, did you know, the Mr. Beaver was played by a gay woodchuck?