Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT- Page 3

[Ad_Libbing]

re: Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#50

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:27pm

Just for that, there should be footage on the DVD of Mark and Roger pelting cops with various objects from the safety of their fire escape. Hooligans.

Did that mean same sex arm linking or a lesbian and a gay man linked arms?

Intervention!

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Updated On: 11/28/05 at 07:27 PM

[CostumeMistress]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#51

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:30pm

"Although, "talking of impotence with graphic detail" is almost going there. I guess erection is too graphic for them."

Yeah, in that brief moment, I definately mistook Anthony's arm for a penis. I know I'm not alone in this.



Seriously, though, you'd think they'd see that RENT doesn't necessicarily condone all the destructive behavior. Yes, these characters love freely and well without worry of or protection against the consequences - therefore, a lot of them are dying. Drugs are shown as tearing relationships apart. It's gritty, it's real, and it's true.

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Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#52

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:31pm

But it's evil.

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

[greeneyed_one]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#53

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:32pm

OMG
Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. Is that the guy who wrote it? It's....... just look at it.

[Millie42]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#54

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:36pm

CM, thanks for modifying the title of your post.

It is very important to point out this is an EXTREMIST Christian Analysis... I know someone before referenced another person as "VERY VERY Christian"...that would actually be an extreme fundamentalist.

Please keep in mind that not all Christians are like this.

Ok, off the soapbox. Now, I'll finish reading this. Or is it "reading"?

"My friends have made the story of my life." -Helen Keller

[spiderdj82]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#55

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:38pm

You know, I kind of respect him for saying that it is YOUR decision whether or not to watch it, instead of saying, "If you watch it you are going to be overwhelmed by the power of Satan" or whatnot. But, yeah. There are movies all over the place with adultery in it and guess what folks, adultery is in the same passage as homosexuality as being an abomination. But, a lot of Christians have commited adultery so they don't like to point that out because it includes them. Some people are idiots but again at least he was trying to prove his point and tells the reader for them to make their own decision. It could have been worse.

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

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Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#56

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:38pm

CM and Millie-- please don't get me wrong. I wasn't trying in any way to say that all Christians hold such views. This organizatin just seems to have a few names, and I wasn't sure which one to use for the thread title, so I used one close to the top. I didn't think that most people would know who the CAP Ministry is. ^-^

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Updated On: 11/28/05 at 07:38 PM

[CostumeMistress]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#57

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:39pm

No worries, just a subtle title change.

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[spiderdj82]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#58

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:39pm

In going with Millie says, please don't condemn all Christians for the doings of the EXTREMISTS. I am a Christian and you all know how I feel about RENT, so . . .

"They're eating her and then they're going to eat me. OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!" -Troll 2

[orangeskittles]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#59

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:41pm

"thong nudity, repeatedly"
"reference to giaism"

What do these two mean? There were no thongs in the movie. And what does giaism mean?

This one is my new favorite:

Offense to God:
-revelry

WHAT?!? People having a good time, this is blasphemy!

Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how

[Millie42]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#60

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:42pm

Ad-Libbing, no worries. I was just pointing that out! Thank you for posting it. It helps give perspective.



See, Spider and I are a couple of Rent-lovin' Christians!

"My friends have made the story of my life." -Helen Keller

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Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#61

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:43pm

Well, I'm glad that's settled. I noticed the title change and though, "Oh, I'm about to get it."

I'm just glad that it's sparked discussion!

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

[Piazzaslight]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#62

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:44pm

I'm also a RENT-lovin' christian. Add me to the list, Millie!

MARGARET: "Clara, stop that. That's illegal." - The Light in the Piazza

"I'm not in Bambi and I'm not blonde!" - Idina Menzel

[CostumeMistress]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#63

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:51pm

Oh, Ad_Lib, you know how I prowl the boards waiting to attack.

Anyone who knows the Bible knows that the outcasts of society are the people Jesus chose to hang out with. In Jesus' time, those folks were prostitutes and tax collectors and lepers. In modern times, those people would be the strippers, the herion addicts and those dying of AIDS. Jesus would've been there at the Life Support meetings, offering hugs, hot chocolate and love. But unfortunately, people miss that...

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[Cages or Wings]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#64

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:53pm

It's a good thing they cut that April suicide shot so they could stay away from that murder suicide category.......

I want to tear my eyes out.

[Millie42]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#65

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:54pm

CM, that's a beautiful thought. Why can't we just do that for each other in the first place?

"My friends have made the story of my life." -Helen Keller

[Ad_Libbing]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#66

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:55pm

Cheers, CM.

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

[greeneyed_one]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#67

Posted: 11/28/05 at 7:59pm

I love you picture Cages! I love that movie sooooo much!!
(Sorry didn't mean to get off-topic, ummm... RENT rules!)

[Jera]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#68

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:00pm

"I wonder how many folks know that the HIV particle is 50 times smaller than the pores in latex prophylactics? I wonder how many folks know that blood and any body exudate or fluid that originates in the blood can carry the HIV. And I wonder if there are any body fluids or exudates that do not originate in the blood."

This is incorrect. The following is from an article that originally appeared in the Summer 2002 issue of Conscience.

"Claims that latex condoms allow HIV to pass through are unfounded. The pores of latex condoms are too small to allow HIV to pass through. Condoms have been shown to be effective barriers not only to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, but also to herpes simplex, CMV, hepatitis B, chlamydia and gonorrhea"

"It's not a problem, it's just a challenge, it's a challenge, to resist temptation."

[orangeskittles]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#69

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:02pm

Ah, after I couldn't find it in any online dictionaries, I found this 10 links down in a Google search:

"giaism. for those of you who aren't familiar with that term, it's a belief that the earth itself is a living breathing organism and oceans, animals, etc are parts of it's body make up (organs, respiration etc)."

Where on earth (hehe) is anything like this mentioned in the movie?

Thank you CM. I'm a practicing Christian as well, but I've just started to accept that the fundies are not Christians for the same reason you mentioned, regardless of how many Bible verses they spout. These people should be subject to the same judgement and ridicule they give to others.

Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how

Updated On: 11/28/05 at 08:02 PM

[Millie42]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#70

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:09pm

"...daughter of Mother Earth"

That's my best guess.... but quite a stretch.

"My friends have made the story of my life." -Helen Keller

[CostumeMistress]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#71

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:09pm

Thanks, ya'll. Hugs and hot chocolate all around.

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[Ad_Libbing]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#72

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:10pm

Skittles, that's also a very beautiful thought. I like it.

"'But do you really mean, sir,' said Peter, 'that there could be other worlds --all over the place, just round the corner-- like that?'

'Nothing is more probable,' said the Professor..."

-The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

[Kringas]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#73

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:11pm

Millie, I bet that's what it is. Good work. I was scratching my head trying to figure out what it could be.

"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey

[Piazzaslight]

Extremist Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT#74

Posted: 11/28/05 at 8:12pm

Amen, CM.

MARGARET: "Clara, stop that. That's illegal." - The Light in the Piazza

"I'm not in Bambi and I'm not blonde!" - Idina Menzel