I went to the movies with my son and his friend last night. I almost did not go, I'm thinking about going to the hospital and spend some time at the computer working and hanging with my dog, Spot, is recovering from the away from it when hit by a car shortly before Christmas. But at the last minute I decided to day together to the theater. They decided to film "Legion" - an apocalyptic thriller type.
In "Legion," God has failed attempts that humanity is tired and hasdecided not to destroy the entire Earth.
"And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off not more by the waters of the flood, nor will a flood destroy the earth."
- Genesis 9:11
True to his word, God did not send a flood to destroy the earth. This time he sends his angels. The characters in the film, understandably, mistake them for angels demons. After all, they have the bodies of people who falsifytheir bodies have razor sharp teeth, go to the walls and ceiling to kill the innocent, and do other things that are far more demonic than angels. But, Michael sets the record straight. Yes, this is Michael, the archangel of God, seems to have mutinied, and came to earth is to try to save humanity from the wrath of God. He has not just take in all the heavenly hosts have () the whole world as demonic spirits, but also the archangel Gabriel.
And what Michael plan? ToSave an unborn child. No, this is not his mother a virgin. In fact, it makes it pretty clear she is far away. Sweet, innocent Mary type you No here. She admits at one point that they break even in the hospital for her baby, but was stopped by an overwhelming sense of, in the darkness, which they interpreted as the manner of death must feel they devoured.
By the end of the movie is defeated Michael Gabriel, Charly () the mother, the baby and Jeep, a rather simple man, not theFather of the child, but it has to be responsible for the protection of Charley and her baby (think role with Mary, Joseph and Jesus) and drive off into the desert with a truck full of weapons of mass destruction is waiting for the child to grow up and lead the world from darkness into the light.
"Legion" obviously borrows heavily from the "Terminator" and the "Matrix" film series. But my aim here is not just a regular movie offer criticism, however point out the many, many bigtheological mistakes in this film. Having said that, I, the creator does not attempt to adopt the actual writing of the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelation, but I see a disturbing and dangerous trend in the "Hollywood meets the Bible", which made films will realize the past few years.
I know I can already hear my critics say: "But they are just movies meant to entertain only." I beg to differ. I think they are instruments of propaganda created to crumble enemythe belief system of Christians, and not always prevent rescued by Christians in the first place. Before you complain about me for a zealous Christian is bent on saving the world to start, let me explain why I feel this way.
Let us first look at "Legion". Archangel Michael mutiny against God, does not obey his orders, and decides that he will give to God what he wants, not what he wants. I seem to another fallen angel to remind themselves of the presumed site ofGod. He has many names, Lucifer, the dragon, the serpent, the devil, Satan. But at the end of Michael's decision pays off, and he is actually rewarded by God for his disobedience. Michael comes to Earth and cut the wings, making it "human" and not an angel. The symbolism here is very similar to Jesus coming to earth and emptying himself of all his divine powers to a mere man.
During the film, Angels bent on destroying the people - especially theunborn child - (think King Herod tried to destroy the Christ child, and tries to destroy the Terminator, Sarah Connor) on the bodies of humans (think adoption agencies represented in the "Matrix" movie series). I have problems with the English being sent by God to kill the "hope for the future of humanity" for a number of reasons.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy: I am come that they may have life and that she would have morein abundance. "
- John 10:10
Maybe I would have accepted demonic angels in this role, but not the heavenly hosts.
"For he takes his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways."
- Psalm 91:11
Psalm 91:11 does not sound like an army of creatures mankind wanted.
At one point in the movie is a man's head was hanging on a cross ... another symbol of evil, not the good. This was apparently carried out by the heavenlyHost in an effort to draw the innocent and to gain entrance to the dining car, which have entrenched the child's mother and the former archangel Michael (and others) to.
Then of course there is the whole issue of an unborn child who is destined to the hope of humanity. I'm sorry, not that already happened? If I'm not mistaken, the Messiah has already come. He was born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross - on right side, I might add - for our sins. He was raised from the dead after threeDays, and he now reigns in heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father.
So, when Jesus is already in "Legion"? No word from him. Was he not our prayers? Did not he already paid the penalty for our sins?
Now I am the first to admit that if God gave me for my dismal failures, and my disobedience to his word and writing, I would not be worth saved. The thing is, he is not on us. He looks at Jesus, the sacrificial lamb, the replacement of ourSurrogate. He looks at us, but not the one who paid the death penalty for our sin, even though he is without sin.
The boldness of this film, in the name of entertainment, suggests that his sacrifice is not enough that there must be a "savior" other "hope for humanity is to tread an incredibly dangerous and foolish path. In addition, the suggestion is that God has lost faith in humanity, but Michael does not have (so, then Michael is another savior of mankind?) And you end up with avery confusing hypothesis of God, angels, heaven, salvation, etc.
If our salvation is not complete, then there is no hope for humanity.
Perhaps the reason why Jesus does not figure in "Legion," because this film was post "The Da Vinci Code were" the 2006 blockbuster film from a book by the title, a worldwide best seller, with more than 80 million copies is adapted until sold today.
In "The Da Vinci Code," Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and had children. TheSeems to Author Dan Brown, the Gnostic theory that Jesus only support a human prophet and not the only begotten Son of God. If that were true, then Jesus would have lived, married, had children, died and was buried here - end of story, no resurrection, no salvation for humanity.
Now there are a few small bright spots in "Legion". Triumphed at the end, mercy, and by the simple jeep is used to confound the wise. But the problem with these books and films thatquasi-biblical, that it is a curious blend of biblical truth with an almost evil.
The enemy is clever. In the name of entertainment, which are saved and not saved immediately flock to see these movies and read these books. He knows that our minds are fertile fields. Everything he has done, is a plant seed. The seed of doubt will grow like a seed of faith. In fact, probably better, because it is more food in this Mixed Up World as the seed of faith to get - unless you give themextra care and attention.
I can remember when "The Da Vinci Code" with a heated debate with another Christian, who said it did not matter. That is, if Jesus was only human after all, it would not hurt to his faith. In fact, it would be better because it more with him if he could be a man and not God.
The problem is, there would be no salvation. If Jesus only a prophet, just a teacher, just a good person, then we are doomed to eternal damnation.
"For theWages of sin is death, the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. "
- Romans 6:23
Praise be to God, whom he much more than that. Praise be to God, he is my savior, and that he still lives today. Praise be to God that he is my light and my salvation.
My biggest complaint is that the protagonist vs. antagonist, white hat vs. black hat, good versus evil scenario, "Legion" firmly places God in the role of bad guy. He complains to God in the role of the destroyer instead ofRole of the Creator and Redeemer.
God is not already in the wings, his hand on the trigger, ready to exterminate the human race. God does not want to go anywhere a person taken into account. His mercies endure forever, and he looks at us - always - can not see through the eyes of love, our failures, our disappointments, or what we did wrong, but as his son in our place.
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