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Inspired, not literal, Noah filmmakers say

March 26, 2014

Inspired, Not Literal, Noah Filmmakers Say The official website for the film "Noah" prominently displays the new message that the movie takes artistic license, and that the biblical story can be found in the book of Genesis. NRB President Jerry Johnson, past president of Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, had...Read more

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Question: I’ve spent countless hours talking to those who support biblical movies, and no matter what concerns I raise...the final word on their part is, “I hear what you’re saying, but I still feel that God can use such movies to win people to Jesus...”

Question: I was appalled to see an article saying that (by implication) horror movies are an acceptable medium to teach Scriptural truth.

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Question: Is it biblically wrong to watch or to own The Lord of the Rings or any of that series?

Question: I get the idea that you just have a bad attitude about movies. Is that the case?

Question: Please comment on this new bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. It claims the Bible was collated by Constantine and a vote of the Council of Nicea....

Question: Our grandson and some of his friends from church seem to be obsessed with the Star Wars film series. They trade Star Wars cards and play Star Wars games. I don’t feel good about it but don’t know why. Can you give me some information?

Question: What about Veggie Tales?

Question: When we…read the Bible or study it as a group, don’t we often come up with what…may have happened “between the lines”?...Should stories from the Bible never be portrayed on film?

Question: In April’s Q&A you stated, “I’ve tried to explain in many writings that ‘the Word of God cannot be presented visually without destroying its truth.’” If this statement is true, how can we attempt to show God’s love through our daily lives?

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