End of the Spear - How About End the Christian Witch Hunt

MommyLife.net ^ | January 23, 2006 | Barbara Curtis

[incindiary]

I've been wanting to see this film.... although I am disappointed that (according to reviews I've read by believers) it supposedly is a very watered-down version of the story, that is shy about mentioning Jesus' name or the gospel.

Then on the other hand, I've read the reviews by the critics, and many of them are saying it's more like a sugary Sunday school lesson.... and of course they gave it bad reviews.

It's interesting that both sides are criticizing it...I'll have to see it for myself.

[TennesseeGirl]

Checked my local listings. Bonhoeffer will air at 10 pm eastern tonight. I'll be watching. Thanks for the heads up.

[gerg5]

The Movie was the best I've seen in a very long time. It brought much discussion with family and friends. The missionaries gave their lives for sinners. We sit back and are far from relating such a cost. This particular log of postings over all is far from the spirit of what the Movie represents. It's stunning that the truth is not more revealed with the posters. Because the (actor)Saint is a sinner therefore for Some reason the Movie has no Value or Merit. That is very wrong. The theater didn't empty as it ended. People stayed till the last credit. They stayed for the story and we're moved. Bib Chr and Dan. Slow down your young zeal for God does harm here. Choose your battles and fear not. God is still in control. This Movie may be the start of many lives wanting to know more of what God can do. This is a powerful message. Thank you Barbara Curtis

[CounterCounterCulture]

Hi Cindy. Saw it Tuesday. I think it's worth seeing. Focuses from the perspective of Steve Smith and the Waodani, so we really don't get much insight of the other four missionaries (or the wives for that matter). And I did notice right away that it wasn't obvious from the start (though of course I knew) that this was a missionary outreach. The purpose becomes more evident as the film progresses, so I'll let it slide.

Of course if this film had nothing to do with missionary work, the secular critics would have likely praised the movie.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Smith ==>> Saint

[Girl4Christ]

So people, like yourself, would as this very question, and people like me could answer it. Jesus didn't judge ANYONE and loved EVERYONE. Even if he didn't agree with them. He loved those that society hated. He showed his love to everyone by loving those who had no one to love them. You say they are scum, but you judge blindly. When Jesus saved Mary Magdaline's life from the pharasees he made one statement that caught them all off guard and made them realize that no one is perfect, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." so I ask you, have you ever sinned???
-Kaiti ; )

[dfwgator]

Reread my post, it was obviously "tongue-in-cheek."