Posted on 03/02/2014 4:35:12 PM PST by franky8
Roma Downey and Mark Burnetts Son of God Film Posted by pjmiller on February 20, 2014 in Current Events, Discernment
Just wanted to pass this along.
Over the past few months Ive been reading a lot about the Roma Downey/Mark Burnett film, Son of God, which is due out in theaters in about a week. Its really being played-up on a number of Christian websites as a break-through epic film for Christians and their families, and even an evangelistic-tool.
The Christian Post, for instance, has posted a number of stories concerning this film over the last 6 months, including an Exclusive: Roma Downey Presents Son of God Trailer to CP Readers. Before you run out to your nearest theater to see it, I wanted to pass this article along for your reading. What do you call someone who is a student of new age psychology and spiritualism? Do you call them new agers? Do you call them seekers? Would you dare call them Christian? Well, if youre Roma Downey, then yes, you would call yourself all the above.
Recently I was coming across one of the Christian channels and stumbled upon The Jim Bakker Show. On the program, Jim and his wife Lori, were hosting their special guests Roma Downey and Mark Burnett as well as musical guest Jason Crabb. It was such a weird mixture of evangelical mish-mash that I was lured in to watching the program myself to find out exactly what was going to happen. I was not disappointed.
As I sat and listened to Jim introduce his two guests (Downey and Burnett), I recalled their previous work on the History Channels The Bible and how they managed to literally re-write the Bible itself, and presented another gospel message altogether. I was captured by their (Downey and Burnett) aggressive but subtle attempt to portray themselves as believers. The sappy spiritual love fest that permeated on set showed me that something was indeed changing within Christianity, and that something was another Jesus being introduced to the masses.
It needs to be understood by all who read this article that some facts need to be addressed, and once they are laid out for all to see, then a genuine decision can be made as to why these two individuals are making inroads into mainline Christianity and what their true motives are.
Roma Downey, a devout Roman Catholic, along with her husband, were heavily influenced in new age spirituality. Downey graduated from the University of Santa Monica, a private graduate school founded by New Age spiritual and self-help guru John-Roger, and will graduate with a masters degree in spiritual psychology in June. Roma went even further into her new age Catholic spirituality by teaming up with acclaimed psychic John Edwards and co-produced a CD for children to be used for meditation and enlightenment, while Edwards introduced the teachings of contacting the dead (necromancy). In the book, Loyalty to Your Soul: The Heart of Spiritual Psychology, by H. Ronald Hulnick, Ph.D., Mary R. Hulnick, Neale Donald Walsch. The New Age Roma Downey provides this glowing endorsement (viewable online) near the beginning of the book as follows:
As a USM [University of Santa Monica] graduate, I know firsthand the value I received from participating with Ron and Mary in the Masters degree Program in Spiritual Psychology. I am so grateful to have Loyalty to Your Soul to sweetly remind me of all I have learned. Lets just say that I went from playing an angel on TV to living more of an angelic life every day. The teachings in this beautiful book have sent me on a journey to the very center of my own being where, wrapped in the safe wings of Love, I feel as though I have come home.
Even further in regards to Ms. Downeys position regarding spiritualism and her Catholic religion, Roma advocates the eastern mysticism teachings of Eckhart Tolle, another spiritual giant in the field of new age teachings, not to mention the connections Tolle has with Oprah Winfrey. But its fascinating to see such a connection that someone has to the world of the occult and then try to present a so called gospel message. Yet thats exactly what Roma Downey and her husband are indeed doing, presenting another gospel, another Jesus. Roma has consistently stated in past and current interviews that she is on a spiritual journey, not that shes been born again, but that she regularly seeks a greater understanding of the world and the universe thru different means, namely spiritualism through higher intellectualism called spiritual psychology, where the mind connects to the energies surrounding the individual to gain a higher understanding of themselves and the world they live in. This is occultism 101.
Personally, I dont watch, or attend theaters to see films or documentaries concerning the bible. (Though admittedly I did watch The Passion of the Christ.) Believe it may have ben 10 or more years ago when I tuned into one of the frequent bible-based programs shown on the History channel which was airing some special about Jesus (or the disciplescant recall) at Easter time, and after watching less then half an hour, realized how totally unbiblical it was and turned it off. Thats been my one and only experience so cant comment on Downey and Burnetts History Channel miniseries, The Bible, which aired last year with much acclaim.
What I do know is this: Satan is attempting in any-way possible to pervert the Gospel message to mis-portray our Lords character, and to pervert the truth found in Gods Word. You may believe because you know the Word and are solidly planted in the truth that seeing something which is at the very least, questionable is okafter all, you may think, it cant affect me.
Wrong. Yes it can. Its amazing how just by hearing (or watching) something a small seed will be sowed: and it will. Whats that old saying about, once youve seen something its forever implanted in your conscience? Its true. This is how doubt is planted.
Anyway, Im sure not here to tell you to see or not see a film. But I do encourage you to please, read the remainder of this article before running to the theater next week to see what is being promoted as a true depiction of The Son of God.
Please See: BEWARE OF ROMA DOWNEY AND MARK BURNETTS OTHER JESUS
There seems to be diverse opinions about the length of time of Jesus's ministry. And, that depends upon the opinions of the scholars and what sources they are referencing and what point they are trying to prove.
That whole discussion is on par with arguing about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
2000 years later it really doesn't matter. What does matter is that Jesus did live and what he taught while walking the earth and what he is teaching all of us, now.
Amen, I’m with you. Besides, truthful or Hollywooded, if it brings even just a few people to the Lord, then it is all worth it. Those of us that really believe in the Lord don’t care much for all the nay saying here as we know that the Lord Himself has control over things, including this movie, those who put it together and those who will watch it. He will use it for his ultimate will. Maranatha
“if the messenger is corrupt the message will also be corrupt”
The state of the church in America: Isaiah 59
The trend is towards complacency..and worse!
We were warned about this sort of alleged “evangelism”.
if one looked at how the stinking koran treated Jesus...as one who did not Die and Resurrect...and note the utterly corrupt nature of that books author....
Jesus came to Save not Entertain.
With here money? naw she’d be far more likely to open a chain of new age boutiques!
“Roma World” perhaps.
Amen!
I wish I could give attribution to that quote but I cant even remember whether I heard it or read it.
Rick Warren and Joel Osteen will see that the Son of God is a big hit at the theaters. They’ve got the money to buy up a few million tickets themselves. After all they are “technical advisors” for the reedited TV movie.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/son-of-god-26-million-box/2014/03/02/id/555556
“There was still some scenes in the theatrical version that are clearly not biblical in their entirety - Jesus acting like he was going to stone the adulterous woman (the Bible tells us he did no such action); Peter walking on water (did this miracle happen or was it a dream? The Bible tells us that Jesus rescued Peter from the water and they both walked to the boat and got in, this is not in the miniseries/theatrical version); Jesus in Lazarus’ tomb - Jesus kisses the top of the head of Lazarus in order to raise him back to life (Jesus never entered the tomb of Lazarus according to the Gospels); Jesus emotionally tormented at the Last Supper (acting shocked as if he was clueless about what was going to happen to him - the Bible tells us Jesus repeatedly told his disciples that he would die. See Matthew 26, Mark 8, Luke 18, John 12); Peter punching Judas in the face at Gethsemane; Pontius Pilate’s pre-arrest knowledge about Jesus and other examples. This begs the question for the church. Hollywood Jesus or Bible Jesus... can Christians tell the difference or does the church have a biblical illiteracy problem”?
“I thought it was very interesting how they just rewrote the scriptures through editing. Kind of like.....John 3:16.....For God so loved.....that’s enough. The scripture is too long! In many scenes they just deleted part of the account. That’s not paraphrasing. It’s rewriting”
Amen.
I would love to see them pushed on what that means. Doubt many would give any definition that resembles what is said in Scripture.
BEWARE of the movie "Son of God"
By Tim Cameron
***This might not be very endearing to myself but I feel like I need to share this.
2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that comes preaches ANOTHER JESUS, whom we have not preached, or if you receive another spirit, which you have not received, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you might well bear with him.
In Light of the EPIC movie Son of God, BEWARE. There IS another Jesus. There is a Biblical Jesus (The Word become Flesh) and one that is UN-biblical, that is quoted as say things NOT in the bible. IE "lets Change the World"
Where oh where does scripture show that The Biblical Jesus told us to "change the world?" So Son of God must be speaking of???? Another Jesus!!!
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues.
Beware of the Ecumenical Message from the movie called The Son of God. Jesus did not come to "change the world" that is THE SOCIAL GOSPEL, Jesus came to "Save the World"
The Social Gospel (False Gospel) that is spreading like wild fire, would be equal or liken to, having told Noah "instead of building that Ark there Noah, how bout you go and make earth better" "Hey all you people, even though Titanic has struck the iceberg, we are here to make you feel better about yourself and help you arrange deck furniture" It sounds so good and noble BUT to those "in the days of Noah" ONLY the ark could save, to those sinking on the Titanic...only Life Boats could save and to ALL those lost and headed for everlasting torment, ONLY The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him Crucified can save. Jesus did NOT come to "change the world" He came to "seek and save that which was lost." The EPIC movie being touted Son of God, is VERY much of the warning Jesus Himself trumped in Mathew 24. "Many will come IN MY NAME" but their message will be FALSE.
In just plain speak, to all who might want to hold to the "change our world" theology (Dominion/Kingdom Now)
Name One place on planet earth that The Church is "winning culture?" The commission isn't to make earth better but share The Good News, that even though this place is headed for destruction, Jesus has overcome the Grave and Romans 10:13 "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." 2 Peter 3:11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
We can see in that passage alone that this place despite all human effort is heading for a time of disaster YET there is this "we are the world" message of unity and tolerance that has unfortunately taken deep root even "in the church." It is ecumenical, it's COEXIST "for the greater good."
Look what is happening in real time. A movie is coming out called NOAH and yet its message is "save the earth." Its been declared "unbiblical" by the secular media even asking the question "Will Evangelicals support unbiblical Noah?"
And then a movie titled Son of God (In My Name) is produced by Roman Catholics heavily into new age mysticism and speaking with the dead. (Necromancy)
Please take the time to test all things and take heed. Tim
Your first paragraph, well said Brother. Well said. I fully agree. THE BOOK tells us better than sloughing in a chair and watching it mouthing down popcorn and nachos.
Osteen, Warren, Meyers, etc. are all false teachers and leading thousands down the wide road to hell.
” forgive them Father, for they know not what they do. “ .....”forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us.” The very heart of being a Christian. How could you miss that?
They sold their souls to the 501C3's tax exemption and no longer preach the true word of GOD.
I had one who called himself a man of God, stand up and preach a sermon on thorns in the flesh. His example was a 4 year old whose lazy father would not take the child to the bathroom and the child wet his pants. The father then beat the child to DEATH. The child was a THORN in the man's flesh. I GOT UP AND LEFT WHEN HE STARTED THAT GARBAGE. I AM THE MOTHER OF A MURDERED CHILD. DID YOU NOT STOP TO THINK HOW YOUR WORDS HURT ME? YOU KNEW I WAS TO BOOT!
I now go to a Assembly of God church where the entire word is preached, along with the Holy Spirit or Ghost baptism, speaking in tongues as they did on the day of Pentecost. It is something you have to want, it is not automatically given. Just as saying you believe in your mind Christ is God's son. That won't get you into Heaven, you have to HIDE CHRIST IN YOUR HEART to get that reward!
The BIBLE has not changed, man has changed. The Word of GOD never changes.
Don’t want to watch the filth that comes first, then get the movie from Netflix or Amazon.
I watch them to find the flaws. Boy did that first on have a lot. Including time line issues.
“And then a movie titled Son of God (In My Name) is produced by Roman Catholics heavily into new age mysticism and speaking with the dead”
Thrice-married Roma Downey is not a devout Catholic. Devout Catholics had nothing to do with this film. Her husband is not a Catholic. The vast majority of the technical advisors for this film were New Age feel good protestants like Rick Warren and Joel Osteen.
The 3.5 year ministry was solely the creation of Eusebius.
Prior to his mischief, it was commonly held that Yeshua’s ministry was about one year. Eusebius added the words of John 6:4 to the Bible to stretch the length of Yeshua’s ministry, but failed to consider that the words he added would be far beyond anything a real Jew like John would write about one of the chief prophecies of the entire scriptures, and the literal key to salvation. (Oops!)
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