However, I was running. It's a miracle in itself that I was running :) I think I was propelled by being completely annoyed. It takes a lot to make me angry, upset or even really cranky - but I was bothered. Here is the basis: I received a comment about a posting I made regarding young girls being forced into sexual exploitation, basically saying it was too tough to watch.
I also received an email or two over the past month from people who "tried" following Love146 and it's up dates, but it was all too much to handle and take in. They would donate - but to REALLY get involved, it was too emotionally draining. That's ok, to each his own. I understand....BUT....
Really? Cuz here I thought sexually exploiting girls was just a light read and gave everyone warm fuzzies..
THIS comes from a culture who has fully embraced the movie - A Girl With A Dragon Tattoo.
As I ran I thought about the irony. Not only to do non-believers tote this movie, but many, many of my Christian friends have clamored about it.
"It's a little rough in parts but..."
I haven't seen it. So, my comments are not qualifiable to be a critic. However, when the guys I work with at the high school talk about "the scene" and some other parts and THEY are bothered...I have to wonder where we are at.
I am shooting myself in the foot. I have watched movies and shows I am not proud of nor do I think they were healthy. It is something I am really trying to be careful of..my imagination and heart internalize too much.
I won't watch the movie. I have read enough and heard it's story narrated scene by scene from people I work around and know.
I am probably missing the point.
Perhaps there is a dark and twisted artistic element that my far more experienced artisans are grasping.
The tortured heroine who inspires through her immense pain
It's gripping and emotional tug, opening our eyes to someone else's life...
Without watching the movie, I know I can't be too critical. But I also don't have to eat s**t to know it won't taste good..the smell is bad enough. But, I know enough that I have to wonder where our conscience kicks in and says..."hmm, maybe not good ". Maybe I am WAY off, I probably am and I am sure I will hear about it soon enough :)
It just saddens me a little that THIS is the kind of movie so many believers are not just watching but encouraging others to watch...
Anyone see Monumental this week?
Personally:
I have let go of a few shows and movies. I LOVE movies. LOVE THEM. SO, it is hard for me to turn away. I am a sucker for a good romance, scary movies and even the ever-gory zombie flick. I thought The Hunger Games was great. So, I am the definition of irony with this. But for whatever reason, those comments I received and the crazy amount of people embracing this movie..just isn't sitting with me well.
This also probably stems from my greatest fear. I fear rape and sexually exploitation more than death.
However, the next time a girl is savagely raped and tortured, you let me know.
The next time someone is actually eaten by zombies or thrown into an arena to save 12 districts...I'll let you know.
