Discusion starters for AVATAR
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Over the past few weeks the world has been buzzing, not about Iraq, not about Afghanistan, not even about President Obama (exaggeration), but about a new movie that may have just saved a dieing industry. You haven’t seen as much buzz on social networks such as Twitter and facebook since the 2008 Presidential elections. The past decade saw a dramatic decline in movie ticket sales, the rise of Netflix, the demise of Blockbuster, and the creation of Redbox.
Enter James Cameron’s Avatar, a movie that has captured the imagination and transcended culture. Just about everyone has seen the movie, and why not it can be seen in three different ways; you can get the regular theater screen, see it in 3D, and even IMAX 3D, just to round out the experience.
Now the question arises, “How can I use AVATAR, to share Jesus with others?”. Well for starters the major themes that seem to be woven into this movie are greed, love, and spirituality. Each of which you can find many practical biblical references for. But if you need an even more in depth look at how you can draw biblical principles from this movie I highly suggest you take a look at Rev. Roy’s blog he has many interesting insights into the film.

I’m shocked that you are promoting hollywood movie on your website. What on earth do true followers of Jesus have to do with watching movies that advertise & promote the character of Satan. Shame on us if we stoop down to compromising with the world under the pretext of sharing Jesus with others. We do not need to watch Avatar or any other movie to share Jesus & His love for us with others. But rather, what we need to have is a thorough knowledge of the scriptures (2Tim 2:15) & our willingness to be used by God. May God save us from compromising our faith under the pretext of witnessing to others!
Comment by Mat — January 20, 2010 @ 12:23 am
@Mat, Thank you for your response. We appreciate your point of view. Our intention is not to have you see the movie but to give you an understanding on how to share Jesus with someone that may have questions upon seeing the movie. If we are truly supposed to seek that which was lost how can we if we don’t have an open dialogue with others about their point of view. Food for thought.
Comment by Nick — January 20, 2010 @ 1:26 pm