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Why I do not recommend Kendrick Brothers' new movie, "War Room", part 1
the-end-time blogspot com ^ | 8-31-15 | Elizabeth Prata

Posted on 09/09/2015 8:21:42 AM PDT by fishtank

....Yes, it's true that when one submits to God, we will be blessed, but the biblical Stephen was 'blessed' with a vision of heaven before the last killing stone crushed his head. Paul was 'blessed' with a thorn in his side which tormented him God called sufficient grace. Peter was 'blessed' with a long career preaching in a persecuting world that ended with martyrdom on a cross. Facing the Giants bought into and promoted every Western Christian cliche imaginable. I would like to have seen the coach get fired even if he had won the championships. Or what would have happened to their faith if they hadn't won the championships. Or if they never had gotten pregnant. What then? Would THAT kind of faith hold true? But Facing the Giants isn't that kind of movie.

Then Fireproof came out and I was more discomfited. The hype was louder and tsunami-like this time. I can't tell you the pressure at churches when a new Kendrick Brothers movie is issued. It's like the second coming and this movie is gonna solve everything. I am not exaggerating. It was almost as if I would be blaspheming if I said that I didn't want to watch the movie or if I said that I didn't like it. There were parts in Fireproof I enjoyed but my discomfort with the doctrine in Fireproof was more coalesced this time.

First, I hated Catherine.....

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TOPICS: Evangelical Christian; Ministry/Outreach; Prayer; Religion & Culture
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To: fishtank

There is a great lack of good Christian films today. The Kendrick brothers are helping in a small way to fill that gap.

Maybe the author should show us how its done.

If you want the answer to the author’s “what if” things don’t work out question, then see Courageous. The daughter dies. No, she does not get sick, almost die, and then miraculously pull through. She dies. The family must deal with the aftermath.

Show me any movie that handles such a life crisis better.

Some supposed Christians are so critical of others’ service to the Lord, they would have nothing good to say if the apostles were here as our personal examples.

I have not seen War Room yet, but I intend to make it a priority to do so, now.


21 posted on 09/09/2015 10:08:33 AM PDT by unlearner (RIP America, 7/4/1776 - 6/26/2015, "Only God can judge us now." - Claus Von Stauffenberg / Valkyrie)
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To: fishtank

She packs a great deal of judgment into her article and then announces she isn’t taking any more comments. I wonder why.


22 posted on 09/09/2015 10:16:56 AM PDT by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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To: Sioux-san

I agree with you. I don’t see the “griping” that the others are seeing. I thought her analysis was excellent.


23 posted on 09/09/2015 11:12:02 AM PDT by punknpuss
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To: fishtank

We saw the movie and prayer is now taken very seriously in our home. It is more intense and reaches out to more people.

I read every word in the article.

I.Am.Underwhelmed.

There is nothing substantial in the article. The author just doesn’t like the Kendrick Bros and looks all over for reasons to criticize them.

Note to author: We are now getting terrific Christian movies which are bringing in crowds. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.


24 posted on 09/09/2015 11:40:43 AM PDT by buffaloguy
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To: fishtank

Boy, I am glad I toned down that reply.


25 posted on 09/09/2015 11:41:52 AM PDT by buffaloguy
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To: RIghtwardHo

Have seen it, loved it, recommend it.


26 posted on 09/09/2015 12:00:58 PM PDT by RoadGumby (This is not where I belong, Take this world and give me Jesus.)
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To: ~Vor~

Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday


27 posted on 09/09/2015 12:11:56 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: fishtank

I get what this lady is saying AND I enjoy pretty much every movie these men make. They are bold and in your face and uplifting. They are not art films.

Strangely they remind me of Tyler Perry’s earlier live plays with Madea as the main character. Loud and broad comedy-drama with many powerful poignant moments sung by those awesome black voices.

Sometimes you just need your heart warmed and stirred. I am unable to turn off my mind, though, so I can enjoy a good critique of Christian schlock, too.


28 posted on 09/09/2015 2:13:26 PM PDT by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: RIghtwardHo

It truly was...Sunday school and church service and then to the 4:00 matinee...it was a wonder day! :)


29 posted on 09/09/2015 3:16:07 PM PDT by ~Vor~
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To: Resolute Conservative

And .. obviously .. this person has not relationship with GOD. When you know GOD, you believe what HE has to say. Otherwise, why waste your time.

And .. also obviously .. this person is very uncomfortable even talking about “faith”. But, without faith, you cannot please GOD.

I believe this person thought they were in “faith”, when they were just barely believing that GOD was capable of doing anything. Thus, probably an experiment in “faith” went very wrong and her limited beliefs didn’t work out.

It’s sad. But .. it happens. Of course, they always blame GOD .. when it was their lack of “faith” all along.

Sorry to preach; but I just cannot keep silent.


30 posted on 09/09/2015 3:47:52 PM PDT by CyberAnt ("The fields are white unto Harvest")
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To: ~Vor~

We need many of those in our lives. So glad to hear it!


31 posted on 09/09/2015 4:03:11 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: fishtank

The author needs to spend some quality time in the Word and in the presence of God, and less time critiquing movies, Christian or otherwise.

Her rambling on Stephen’s stoning and Paul’s thorn, show a profound misunderstanding of the nature of Love Himself, and the role of the adversary.

I have not seen the film. But I am happy that there are people attempting to create positive, family friendly, Christian, and inspirational films. I would strongly suggest the author spend a season meditating on 1 Corinthians 13. It would be far more productive looking for the positives and praying for Christian filmmakers instead of going full Pharisee on them.


32 posted on 09/09/2015 7:09:44 PM PDT by Kandy Atz ("Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want for bread.")
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To: punknpuss; Sioux-san

I’m with you two. You might find the “further reading” link to the Justin Peters review worth reading. He speaks to some of the spiritual warfare and other issues.


33 posted on 09/09/2015 7:48:31 PM PDT by anathemized (cursed by some, blessed in Jesus)
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To: Another Post-American

I’ve seen two or three of the Kendrick movies.

I liked them - at the time.

But I posted the article because the author reminded me of the sugary-high-then-hangover that I had after thinking about the content of the movies.


34 posted on 09/10/2015 8:58:44 AM PDT by fishtank (The denial of original sin is the root of liberalism.)
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