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The Chronicles of Narnia

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by nate, Oct 22, 2005.

  1. Filmproducer

    Filmproducer Guest

    Fatbacker,

    For the record, YOU are reading too much into my posts. I did not say what Disney did is okay. I said that they did not initiate, nor immediately endorse "gay" rights. Where on earth did you get the idea that I support "gay" rights? What was the verse in Luke about not pointing out the mote in someone else's eye, before removing the beam in YOUR OWN? Hmmm... it's Luke 6:41-42. Why don't you read it and then get back to me.

    I do not have to worry about what you think about my ministry. My husband and I have prayed extensively and sought godly counsel on our film, before we even began production. I only brought it up because you so readily judged my spirituality and questioned my stand for Christ. Our goal is to bring the salvation message to those who need to hear it most, and I do not need your validation to know, that I am doing, what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

    As far as the C of N are concerned, no one ever said do not be "on guard" when watching the film. As a Christian we need to be "on guard" when we do anything, to keep out testimonies in tack.
     
  2. Humblesmith

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    To me, the most telling thing about the direction of Disney is this:
    Remember the original Pinnochio? There were two bad guys who tricked Pinnochio into skipping school and going to "Pleasure Island" which was a lot of fun, but ended up turning people into jackasses. Pleasure Island was a bad place in the 1940s and 1950s.

    In Disney World today, do you know what they named their night activity area for adults? Yep, you got it: Pleasure Island.

    What a change.
     
  3. fatbacker

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    I have yet to hear anyone that has posted to this site to prove through links leading to proof the Mike E has not intentionally allowed Homosexuality into Disney and that he was pressured into the situation because of money. FP you need to show me proof of your claims, you keep just giving your opinion on Disney and have not brought forth anything for me to read that refutes what I have said.

    And JohnV has been silent since I brought forth my evidence.

    And it still amazes me that no one else that has posted here can just come out and say Disney is on the wrong ungodly moral path but spends more time defending Disney because they put out a good movie once in awhile.

    And FP you have not come out and said Disney was wrong, you have tried to divert from the subject and have made excuses for Mike E's actions. You have defended Barabas. You want to defend the people who imprison our children with filth that has lived on the coat tails of Walt Disney himself.

    The Disney Company is either for Christ or against Him. What say you christian?
     
  4. Joshua Rhodes

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    The story is written by C. S. Lewis.

    The book has been read by countless numbers of children and adults.

    The film is produced and spearheaded by Walden Media.

    It is merely being distributed by the Walt Disney Corporation.

    I will see the film, and if it is true to its roots, I will enjoy the film. I will encourage others to see it, if it retains its Christian allegory. I will be on guard, but I will not deny that it exists and hide from it. And if it proves to be a good experience, I will mail a letter to Walden and Disney, and thank them for their involvement.

    That's what THIS Christian's going to do. Do whatever you want, FB.

    In His Grip,
    joshua
     
  5. Filmproducer

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    Fatbacker,

    I already sufficiently answered your question. Every industry in America, save some religious, is affected by the gay community, whether it be through merchandising, or tolerance. Unfortunately that is a fact of life, which in turn tells me that I need to be a stronger witness in the gay community.

    For that matter, I also agree with Joshua. BTW, what did you think I meant when I said, "I did not say what Disney did is okay"? I am in no way trying to divert the subject, as an Orlando resident all things Disney and Universal are repeatedly discussed in the newspapers, and on the news. When I have a moment I will find and post articles for you. Also, as an Orlando resident I can tell you that Disney does not openly promote "gay" days, and it never has.
     
  6. fatbacker

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    I want links showing me Mike E did not willing do what you claim he had no choice to do then I will be quiet and any company willing to have a gay day openly promotes gay day.

    Show me links.
     
  7. Johnv

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    Your information is completely false. Disney doesn't hold this event. It's an outside organization that does this, without Disney's consent or backing (legally, they don't need it, so long as they don't publicize it as a Disney-sponsored event). Every year, thousands of groups, businesses, and organizations purchase resort packages and convention space for private use. None of these are Disney sponsored, backed, or endorsed.

    Clearly, it is YOUR naivite that is abundant.
    Boy, what a false prophet and deceiver you are. This is a TV movie from the early 60's. The word "gay" in the title didn't refer to homosexual. It referred to the main character's personality.
    The link you cited is about Disney's efforts to preserve its copyright over Characters like "Mickey Mouse", etc.

    Huh? George Lopez and Ty Pennington?

    The result of that has been lower insurance premiums for all employees. Sounds like it was a good business decision.

    That's the best you can do? Finding "a" book published by "a" company owned by Disney? That's a huge stretch to jump from that to a "gay agenda". And seeing how you are wrong about the "gay days" issue, why would anyone think you're any more accurate about this issue?

    Your digging has moved haystacks, but produced needles. Your digging actually supports the assertion that there is a lack of any such agenda.

    Johnv has a life that doesn't include this board.

    [ October 31, 2005, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: Johnv ]
     
  8. Johnv

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    That's a bit of a stretch. Pleasure Island is a section of Downtown Disney in Orlando (not part of a theme park) I was there on my honeymoon. Nothing sinful about it. Except maybe the food prices.
     
  9. Andy T.

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    Haven't read through all the posts, so this might be redundant, but Disney did not "make" the new Narnia movie. Walden Media did. Disney is the distributor. Walden Media is a company devoted to making family-friendly movies, and I have heard that the founder is a Christian. Walden Media made the movie "Because of Winn Dixie" which actually portrays a Baptist pastor in a very honorable way (played by Jeff Daniels).

    As for Narnia, Douglas Gresham was very involved in the making of the move. Doug is Lewis' stepson and a Christian.
     
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