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Is it a sin to watch an R rated movie?
The bible says anything that is not of faith is sin. So just the action of choosing to do something you are not fully comfortable with, in this case watching an R rated movie, is a sin. Notice it is the choice of watching it that is the sin, not actually watching it.
Why are some movies not rated?
Normally in US all films are rated by MPAA. However it’s voluntary. Sometimes distributors don’t like the rating they receive so then decide to release it unrated. This is sometimes used in advertising to attract certain audiences who to think they’re seeing something special, illegal, etc.
What makes a movie a Christian movie?
The Christian film industry is an aspect of Christian media for films containing a Christian-themed message or moral. They are often interdenominational films, but can also be films targeting a specific denomination of Christianity.
Can priests watch movies?
Most priests in the Catholic Church can choose which movies and programs they watch based upon conscience. Many, most in my experience, try to avoid titillating programs, or those that are frivolous. Many have very little time to engage in entertainment activities… parish priests are extremely busy.
What’s worse than R rated movies?
Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children. Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated NC-17: No children under 17 admitted.
What is worse unrated or R?
R applies to movies that have strong language, sex, and violence, by accordance of the MPAA. Unrated is a cut extended with raunchier content that was not been seen by the MPAA. This usually applies to R Rated movies.
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch
Highest-grossing Christmas films
| Rank | Title | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grinch | $511,595,957 |
| 2 | Home Alone | $476,700,000 |
| 3 | Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | $345,141,403 |
| 4 | A Christmas Carol | $325,286,646 |
Is watching movies a sin?
Watching TV or movies is not intrinsically a sin as a Christian. Responsible choices about your intake of media is based on Christian principles.
Are priests allowed to have hobbies?
Priests absolutely have a little bit of down time for hobbies, which is good because they have so many duties beyond what we see. They might be assigned to one or more hospital. They might also be teaching a class or two at one of the local Catholic schools.
What makes a good “Christian movie”?
Why does it seem like the only good “Christian movies” are the ones made by the world’s artists with Christian themes ( The Passion of the Christ , Silence, etc.)? Some thoughts: 1. Christian movies are not made by artists but propagandists.
Why don’t we see more message-based Christian movies?
Message films are rarely exciting. So by their very nature, most Christian films aren’t going to be very good because they have to fall within certain message-based parameters. And because the Christian audience is so glad to get a “safe, redeeming, faith-based message,” even at the expense of great art, they don’t demand higher artistic standards.
What is the difference between art and propaganda in Christian movies?
It is the difference between art and propaganda. Christian movies are more akin to propaganda than art because they begin with wanting to communicate some Christian theme— the power of prayer, the power of believing, the power of something—and then the story is crafted around that message.
Should a movie be rated G for Midwest Bible Belt families?
It’ll be a movie for Midwest Bible belt families and it will be rated G.” Yippee. Film is a powerful medium with which to influence and affect individuals. A single film can impact pop-culture, introduce new slang, and even spearhead an entire movement.