Facing the Giants a favorite with readers
I appreciate your film review page (Page 32, March).
But I disagree strongly with the review of the film Facing the Giants. Admittedly, the film has a super Cinderella ending, and this perhaps seems a little hokey to the more intellectual mind. But I think of the biblical stories of Joseph, Job and others where things turned out super great for those who believed in God.
To me, the film brought out some very important biblical concepts as well. For one, the idea that if we do our best, we please and honor God, whether we win or lose. Acceptance of this principle will sustain Christians in victory or defeat.
But I disagree strongly with the review of the film Facing the Giants. Admittedly, the film has a super Cinderella ending, and this perhaps seems a little hokey to the more intellectual mind. But I think of the biblical stories of Joseph, Job and others where things turned out super great for those who believed in God.
To me, the film brought out some very important biblical concepts as well. For one, the idea that if we do our best, we please and honor God, whether we win or lose. Acceptance of this principle will sustain Christians in victory or defeat.
QUILL FUCHS
JONESBORO, ARK.
JONESBORO, ARK.
I was entirely disappointed at the review of Facing the Giants and the endorsement of three other movies with questionable content. The reviewer of Facing the Giants obviously didn’t pay very much attention to the storyline, as his portrayal was inaccurate.
CHRISTINE RICHARDSON
HALDEN, MO.
HALDEN, MO.
Facing the Giants did have some theological flaws for certain, but what it didn’t do was profane the name of our Lord. Yes, it was a little predictable, but so are most movies. I know about 100 people that have seen the movie. Many would say that after they wiped away their tears and took their fists out of the air (“Go God!”), the left encouraged that, just maybe, all things really are possible with God. The writer makes amny good points, but the overall tone of the article seems to be too critical of a movie that attempts to glorify Christ, and way too forgiving of movies that have no such goal.
CRAIG ECKSTEIN
GRAND BLANC, MICH.
GRAND BLANC, MICH.
Column showed ‘loving, supportive fellowship’
“Why we can celebrate who we are” in the February Chronicle (Page 3) expressed views with which many of us raised in the Church of Christ can identify. It wasn’t just about attending church services, but it was a cultural experience with like-minded friends and an exclusive fellowship that shaped our lives for all times. Going to church was as regular and natural as eating and every time the church doors were opened we were there. It was a loving, supportive fellowship with no surprises expected or wanted.
“Why we can celebrate who we are” in the February Chronicle (Page 3) expressed views with which many of us raised in the Church of Christ can identify. It wasn’t just about attending church services, but it was a cultural experience with like-minded friends and an exclusive fellowship that shaped our lives for all times. Going to church was as regular and natural as eating and every time the church doors were opened we were there. It was a loving, supportive fellowship with no surprises expected or wanted.
CLARENCE RICHMOND
SEARCY, ARK.
SEARCY, ARK.
Thanks for presenting multiple viewpoints
The Christian Chronicle is a welcome new window for me. I don’t agree with every viewpoint expressed, which is to be expected because more than one viewpoint is expressed. It is as if the maxim “In faith, unity; in opinion, liberty; in all things, charity” has been freed from the closet it was locked in around the third generation of the movement. No doubt you draw criticism for this openness, but I suspect many of those critics also secretly believe the one-talent man got a “bum rap.”
Your group is doing yeoman’s work. Maybe that’s not a scriptural compliment, but it is a suitable one. Thank you for such a wonderful resource.
The Christian Chronicle is a welcome new window for me. I don’t agree with every viewpoint expressed, which is to be expected because more than one viewpoint is expressed. It is as if the maxim “In faith, unity; in opinion, liberty; in all things, charity” has been freed from the closet it was locked in around the third generation of the movement. No doubt you draw criticism for this openness, but I suspect many of those critics also secretly believe the one-talent man got a “bum rap.”
Your group is doing yeoman’s work. Maybe that’s not a scriptural compliment, but it is a suitable one. Thank you for such a wonderful resource.
ROB WOODFIN
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TENN.
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TENN.
I am a real fan of the Chronicle. It is the only thing out there that holds our brotherhood together. Were it not for you, we would be just a bunch of churches doing our thing. I will do all I can to help.
KEN DYE
HENDERSONVILLE, TENN.
HENDERSONVILLE, TENN.
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