Should Christians see the movie the DaVinci Code?
A friend of mine recently told me that her pastor back at home preached a sermon on why Christians SHOULD NOT go and see this movie. I wonder how many other preachers are out their promoting this same message. I think that I would have to disagree. In fact, I think that as a Christian you SHOULD go and see the movie.
Why is it that as followers of Christ we are constantly leading dualistic lifestyles? We have a church in one bubble and "pagans" or "non-Christians" in the other bubble. What should happen if these two bubbles should ever collide?! One might judge the other and say "they are worldly". In fact, Christians spend their entire lives trying to avoid contact with the non-Christian bubble.
I think Christ has called us to live wholistic lifestyles. We should be embracing the culture around us and looking for opportunities to bring truth into every life situation. We should never compartmentalize our lives thinking that this is sacred or non-sacred. Christ never did.
In our culture and post-modern world, we must begin to think outside the box if we want to reach a lost world. Movies have such a strong influence in our day and age. We need to be looking for bridges to bring people to Christ. The DaVinci Code is on the hearts and minds of so many...think of how willing and open people will be to discuss the person of Jesus Christ. It is our job as His followers to expose the lies of this movie and share the Truth of who Jesus really is!!
So brothers and sisters....I urge you to use this movie as a bridge rather than a hindrance to the gospel. Use it to expose the Truth of who Christ is historically and how He personally has radically changed your life. See what happens!!!
2 comments:
well, you write something deep and no one has anything to say. i'll say something! when i read the da vinci code i didn't understand what the big deal was, but i am in favor of anything that creates a desire in someone to search deeper for truth or to ask questions. what i'm not in favor of is anything that creates an us against them mentality, which is what happens when churches preach sermons about how everyone should avoid this book. what makes this book so much more pagan than anything else? why can't we explore it, question it, and discuss it with others? are we afraid of a challenge? are we afraid it might arouse some doubt? if that's the case what a pathetic faith we have indeed.
Love your countdown ticker thing! We can't wait to get you home.
Manda
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