Ms. Phelps,
Please be under no illusion that anyone at BroadwayWorld.com shares or espouses Christian views like yours. We will not be taken in by this musical's point of view, or any musical's point of view on any subject, unless it has reason and logic.
Jesus had but one true message. I cannot see that message in the hate that your church espouses. I would recommend you listen to the song "Alas for You" from the musical
Godspell. Provided you don't view the show as blasphemy, you might like it. It's based on the Gospel According to Matthew. Pay close attention to what the song condemns, and take a look at Westboro's actions. To switch to language you might find more conducive: God loves you, but He wants to come as you are and be healed. You're going to drive them away with threats and lamentations. Open your arms to these people first - lead by example as your Messiah supposedly did - and then tell them whatever you have to tell them.
I do hope that if
Magdalene is actually any good, Christians will see it, and be encouraged to think about their faith, and question what they believe in. If they find it lacking, may they find more weight in the book they claim to study. If they find it holds water, good for them. This is America. They're allowed to have their own opinion.
Signed,
a former Christian, current atheist,
and all-around believer in Christ
P.S. To any wags, believing in Christ and being a Christian are two very different things. A great thinker is always appreciated, and "love thy neighbor" is still a revolutionary message.
"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from."
~ Charles M. Schulz
Updated On: 7/1/11 at 05:16 PM
