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Even the Christian movies are not safe! They're written by new agers, and they add subtil differences to the stories.

I saw the recent Russell Crowe Noah movie a couple nights ago. In the past, Hollywood generally stays on target with the story line on movies like that but this was a terrible misrepresentation of a great story. I mean, seriously?....rock people?? Nothing subtle about the story differences in that movie. It's as if it was another take on a Fairy Tale as they often do but then again, I've noticed more and more these days, many view the Bible as just a myth....something that was unheard of, or unheard of to mention in public anyway 50 yrs ago.

I stopped watching TV 6 or 8 yrs ago, with the exception of one Football game a week during the season. Lost interest in the network shows and when I lost cable a year or two ago, I did set up an antenna for a few weeks but now that I got cable back, I don't bother. I use Hulu and Netflix streaming and get a couple DVD's per week but am still battling on what's ok and what isn't.

I tend to watch whatever I want (or more of what I maybe shouldn't) because my circumstances don't allow me to get out much and just fast forward a lot. And I'm fine about my situation but filling the time is something I'm still working on.

Of course I'm "still working" on a lot of things. :)
 
dianegcook said:
Well as for me,
I pay an unreasonable amount for so many channels, but watch the shows I use to get for free, lol.

I like the ole westerns,
Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Little house on the prairie.
Good bad and the ugly, John Wayne movies.
I love heart warming movies also.
Anyone seen, "Second hand lions"?

Still watch Andy Griffith Show, lol
Mainly news, have to watch what the world is up to.
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Second Hand Lions
I saw that a while back
What about Born Free?
 
Kenny_ms said:
Even the Christian movies are not safe! They're written by new agers, and they add subtil differences to the stories.

I saw the recent Russell Crowe Noah movie a couple nights ago. In the past, Hollywood generally stays on target with the story line on movies like that but this was a terrible misrepresentation of a great story. I mean, seriously?....rock people?? Nothing subtle about the story differences in that movie. It's as if it was another take on a Fairy Tale as they often do but then again, I've noticed more and more these days, many view the Bible as just a myth....something that was unheard of, or unheard of to mention in public anyway 50 yrs ago.

I stopped watching TV 6 or 8 yrs ago, with the exception of one Football game a week during the season. Lost interest in the network shows and when I lost cable a year or two ago, I did set up an antenna for a few weeks but now that I got cable back, I don't bother. I use Hulu and Netflix streaming and get a couple DVD's per week but am still battling on what's ok and what isn't.

I tend to watch whatever I want (or more of what I maybe shouldn't) because my circumstances don't allow me to get out much and just fast forward a lot. And I'm fine about my situation but filling the time is something I'm still working on.

Of course I'm "still working" on a lot of things. :)
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I know the feeling!
There is more than one take on the Noah portion of Genesis.
One of them is by a guy named Trey Smith. You can watch it for free at his YouTube channel
A review of the Noah movie you mention, starring Russell Crowe
Go figure

:eek
 
Thanks, Grace, I'll take a look at the movie.

On the review, wow! And I thought I was shocked before.
 
LOL, Trey Smith, what a character.

I saw some of his stuff a year or so ago...no mistaking that voice. I'll have to watch a little of that at a time as he's best taken in small doses. :)
 
Kenny_ms said:
LOL, Trey Smith, what a character.

I saw some of his stuff a year or so ago...no mistaking that voice. I'll have to watch a little of that at a time as he's best taken in small doses. :)
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LOL
Yep. That voice is definitely unmistakable. and I do not agree with his every take on religious belief.
He has used questionable ideas in the past. Christ White's channel at YouTube has a quieter, more patient way of addressing certain issues, although I have not seen him handle the Noah film before.
At least Trey is interested in the study of the Bible, which is more than could be said for the cast and crew of that film you saw.
I don't think I'd care to try that one. I'd probably find myself steaming mad! LOL
Not fun.
BTW, there have been some halfway decent documentaries over at Netflix recently. Mostly, I like YouTube. It's got a lot more to choose from.:popcorn
 
YosefHayim said:
[Quote:gracenote, post: 1078347, member: 7795"]"F-bombs"????
I LOVE that! That's so perfect!
Mind if I use your term?
As for civil War stuff, I love to learn about that too. There are a few good old documentaries (some not the best quality, but I am not too fussy) over at YouTube from time to time.
God's Peace to you through His Son!
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According to international law, only jeff77 is allowed to use his own his own trademarked parlance which is quoted in the above post. Any violation of Code J77 is punishable under federal law, and violaters will have their eyebrows shaved off, fed toothpaste then orange juice, and forced to listen to Justin Beiber for a minimum of 777 days. [/QUOTE]


I didn't invent the term. I have heard it from at least one other person. Feeding toothpaste and then orange juice? Does that cause some undesirable taste? Lol, I haven't heard of that before.
 
jeff77 said:
According to international law, only jeff77 is allowed to use his own his own trademarked parlance which is quoted in the above post. Any violation of Code J77 is punishable under federal law, and violaters will have their eyebrows shaved off, fed toothpaste then orange juice, and forced to listen to Justin Beiber for a minimum of 777 days.
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I didn't invent the term. I have heard it from at least one other person. Feeding toothpaste and then orange juice? Does that cause some undesirable taste? Lol, I haven't heard of that before.[/QUOTE]
LOLOL
Silly!
NO Beiber!!!! Yikes!!!! EEK!!!!
stinkeye
 
Thankfully, the boys of summer have returned to make me a very happy person! There are now 3 or 4 channels I can remote control to receive to watch major league baseball games throughout the day (if it's a good day)! Even if I'm busy (which I normally am), I can listen to the games. I'm happy.
 
At least Trey is interested in the study of the Bible,

That's the way I see it and he is somewhat entertaining in his own way, whether he means to be or not.
 
jeff77 said:
According to international law, only jeff77 is allowed to use his own his own trademarked parlance which is quoted in the above post. Any violation of Code J77 is punishable under federal law, and violaters will have their eyebrows shaved off, fed toothpaste then orange juice, and forced to listen to Justin Beiber for a minimum of 777 days.
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I didn't invent the term. I have heard it from at least one other person. Feeding toothpaste and then orange juice? Does that cause some undesirable taste? Lol, I haven't heard of that before.[/QUOTE]
Brushing your teeth and then drinking orange juice is awful. I made that mistake as a child. Once you do it you will never do it again.
 
I find the DIY and Food Network have some good shows. I like cooking shows that are competitive game shows. I love Cut Throat Kitchen with Alton Brown. It is so funny. They start of with 4 contestants and each one is given $25,000. Alton will instruct them to make a certain dish. They usually have 30 minutes. Then he auctions off sabotages. The highest bidder gets to give the sabotage to one of their opponents. For instance you may have to cook your dish only using an easy bake oven, coffee pot or an iron as your only source of heat. When you lose the round you go home and have to give Alton back any unspent money. The winner goes home with whatever money they have left. The different sabotages are really funny. I think you can watch this program on the internet on the Food Network site.
 
Kenny_ms said:
At least Trey is interested in the study of the Bible,

That's the way I see it and he is somewhat entertaining in his own way, whether he means to be or not.
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I am laughing out loud here!
LOL
You said it, I didn't. But you were so right. And I'm guessing that he does try and keep the viewer entertained by using humor along with a few flourishes.
if he turns towards the camera, we can be certain he's about to let fly with yet another of his cheeky or pithy asides.
Asides like, "God liked Enoch. A lot." Or, "Don't listen to snakes because...they're SNAKES."
But I also really tend to enjoy the video works of Chris White. he never allows the music to spoil one's viewing. he has a pleasant speaking voice, for the most part, and in his more mature Christian videos, a very gentle and yet smart way of sharing the truth.
His debunkumentaries are the best I've yet seen online--or anywhere, for that matter.
Have you seen his work debunking Zeitgeist or ancient Aliens?
Both are worth studying, as they help to handle silly, wrong-headed ideas among those scoffing at the true faith.
He's very informed.
So's Trey, in his own way, I guess. They have differing styles, being different in outlook.
I guess I wish trey would have done his background work, or homework a little more carefully at times. he has some new ideas to propose, and I like that in his work. Just wish he'd go easy on my ears with the music.
Chris White is very thorough. And he takes it easy on the ears LOL.
:study
 
It's good to know there is probably a style there for most everyone's taste....when it comes to bringing people to Christ, that has to be a good thing.

I'll look into Chris White.
 
Cturtle said:
For me, i really am not interested in most of the stuff on tv. I agree with you that it basically is all garbage. So i rather would spend my time listening to the Word through sermons, and mp3's or reading my Bible...and fellowshipping with others on sites like this.

Romans 12:2 is my main scripture for how i am living my life. I have difficulty enough in this life to walk the way that Jesus has asked, but to not renew my mind to how to walk, and be obedient to God...goodness no thanks. Our minds are our biggest battlefield, and as we renew our minds to the Word of God, being obedient and walking in God's ways are a whole lot easier. Plus if i do not fill my mind with junk then i don't have to try to get it out. And if i do not renew my mind with God's ways...how will i know what God's ways are?

Blessings my friend! Thanks for the thread!
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Pay close attention to what has been said. This is the Holy Spirit speaking. My sheep know my voice.

I thank you Father. I praise You for Your faithfulness in my life. You are worthy to receive all the glory and honor. I bless your Holy name. In Jesus name - Amen
 
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