Watching films to the glory of God!

Yesterday I listened to a superb talk by Andrew Fellows which can be found on bethinking.org, UCCF's apologetics website and superb home of a plethora of resources! Andrew directs the work of English L'Abri, which I had the privilege of visiting last year. Andrew spoke on the topic "Engaging with Film". I listened to it as part of my preparation of speaking at Northumbria CU last night on "The Arena of the Gospel", which is the second part of the Free for All course and investigates the idea of Jesus' lordship over all things. I would strongly recommend downloading and listening to this talk.

During the talk Andrew gives us nine “worldview questions” or “apologetics checkpoints” to ask ourselves whilst watching and enjoying films:

"What does the story reflect about what it means to be human? Is there a strong sense of the dignity or the glory of humanity? Is it honest about the depravity of human beings?

What type of universe exists; naturalist or super-naturalist?

How does the story reflect history; fatalistic or do our choices determine the outcome?

How is evil portrayed; banalised or taken seriously?

Does existence have meaning; bestowed upon us or created?

How does the story deal with the issue of justice?

How does the story reflect relationships?

How does redemption fit into the story? Who needs saving? Who is the “messiah”?

Does the story have hope when it looks to the future?"

God bless.

Dear Freedom