ArcticFox
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Last night my son and I were discussing the way some people approach the whole 'R' rating on movies. He was apparently debating a friend on whether or not a Christian should watch movies rated 'R.'
The two examples used in the discussion were the movies Equilibrium and Austin Powers.
Equilibrium is rated 'R' while Austin Powers is rated 'PG-13.' Some folks would conclude that Austin Powers is suitable to watch while Equilibrium is not.
One side of the argument: If a movie is rated 'R' then it has content that is spiritually useless at best. At worst it could lead a person down the road to sin. A Christian, therefore, should avoid them, period. Sure, there may be worthy movies that receive an 'R' rating but onel's life is hardly going to be ruined for missing them, is it?
The other side: The MPAA ratings on movies may or may not be consistent with Christian values. Equilibrium is rated 'R' because of moderately violent action scenes and it has a small amount of profanity. Austin Powers, on the other hand, is chock full of adult humor, suggestive themes and scantily clad women to the point of borderline nudity. Which of these movies, honestly, is more spiritually bankrupt? Movies should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
What say you?
The two examples used in the discussion were the movies Equilibrium and Austin Powers.
Equilibrium is rated 'R' while Austin Powers is rated 'PG-13.' Some folks would conclude that Austin Powers is suitable to watch while Equilibrium is not.
One side of the argument: If a movie is rated 'R' then it has content that is spiritually useless at best. At worst it could lead a person down the road to sin. A Christian, therefore, should avoid them, period. Sure, there may be worthy movies that receive an 'R' rating but onel's life is hardly going to be ruined for missing them, is it?
The other side: The MPAA ratings on movies may or may not be consistent with Christian values. Equilibrium is rated 'R' because of moderately violent action scenes and it has a small amount of profanity. Austin Powers, on the other hand, is chock full of adult humor, suggestive themes and scantily clad women to the point of borderline nudity. Which of these movies, honestly, is more spiritually bankrupt? Movies should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
What say you?
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