While some reviewers have identified “family-friendly” elements and the promotion of  abstinence, others are appalled that Christians would support what they consider an occult film.Here are some questions we’re grappling with:

Here are several reviews and articles that take up the discussion from both positive and negative sides, from those who consider the success or failure of the film from a critical viewpoint, and those who object to the subject nature. What do you think? Are you having the same conversations?

Reviews:

Discussions about subject matter:

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149 Responses to “Christians Endorsing “Twilight” – Another Oxymoron?”

  1. Tiaan Kruger says:

    What a great discussion! So my 2c is that we really need to be excited about Twilight – not necessarily the movie or the subject matter, but the fact that a movie with…

    - No nudity
    - Very little sexual innuendos
    - Very little gory violence

    …is so openly embraced by teenagers nationwide! There is a reason why Hollywood was shocked a second time in one year! They don’t quite understand yet how to make a good quality “clean” movie. Twilight is the closest thing I have seen come out of Hollywood so far. The Harry Potter series fall under the same umbrella.

    Now is it good to embrace witchcraft & demonic themes? Absolutely not, but sometimes it is more important to appreciate the progress rather than the end result. Hollywood will always veer towards themes where daring jumps between trees, car stopping strength and mayhem-causing-magic will allow them to make fantastical worlds & actions on screen. Appreciate the underlying stories being cleaned up, and keep voting “family friendly” with your money.

    ~TK

    December 9th, 2008 at 7:05 am

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