John Carter, while being sci-fi/fantasy, has at it's core a love story. But the love is not only romantic love.
Define love as described in the Bible. Aside from the love between Carter and Dejah, where else do you see love exhibited in the film? Is it portrayed biblically?
Do you think students at WCA have a correct (biblical) understanding of love? Why or why not. Where do we as a culture struggle with our understanding of love? Why is a bad understanding of love dangerous?
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
#4 - The Redemption of John Carter
Tars Tarkas: When I saw you, I believed it was a sign... that something new can come into this world.
The story of John Carter is one of redemption.
What was our class definition of redemption?
Does John Carter find a type of redemption in the film? What was Carter like before he went to Barsoom? How did his experience on Barsoom change him? What things happen that bring about his transformation?
Does John Carter act as an agent of redemption on Barsoom? If so, how? If not, explain. Does John Carter bring about redemption in others? If so, who? How does Carter bring about change?
Does the change and redemption of John Carter parallel the Bible at all? In other words, does scripture praise the same things that the film John Carter praises? Explain.
The story of John Carter is one of redemption.
What was our class definition of redemption?
Does John Carter find a type of redemption in the film? What was Carter like before he went to Barsoom? How did his experience on Barsoom change him? What things happen that bring about his transformation?
Does John Carter act as an agent of redemption on Barsoom? If so, how? If not, explain. Does John Carter bring about redemption in others? If so, who? How does Carter bring about change?
Does the change and redemption of John Carter parallel the Bible at all? In other words, does scripture praise the same things that the film John Carter praises? Explain.
#3 - Outward Appearance
Outward Appearance
o A. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. How do the characters make judgments/decisions based upon the outward appearances of things and other characters? Are these judgments/decisions fair and right? Are all judgments we make wrong? Does the LORD ever want us to make judgments?
o B. Simply by observing the characters in the film, we do not know their hearts; but at the same time, by their actions and words, we get clues about their motivations and beliefs. Giving actual examples from the film, discuss specific characters and what drives them to do what they are doing. Considering these motivations/actions (both good and bad), how do we see similar motivations/actions in our culture (either in general or specifically in our school)?
o A. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. How do the characters make judgments/decisions based upon the outward appearances of things and other characters? Are these judgments/decisions fair and right? Are all judgments we make wrong? Does the LORD ever want us to make judgments?
o B. Simply by observing the characters in the film, we do not know their hearts; but at the same time, by their actions and words, we get clues about their motivations and beliefs. Giving actual examples from the film, discuss specific characters and what drives them to do what they are doing. Considering these motivations/actions (both good and bad), how do we see similar motivations/actions in our culture (either in general or specifically in our school)?
#2 - Themes
THEMES
Give a major theme/idea/message of the film. Discuss what you think the film’s point was (in relation to this theme) – and then comment on whether or not you think Scripture agrees with the way the theme was presented. Employ at least 1 Bible verse to make your point. Remember to use the Scripture in context. Again, feel free to comment on and disagree with other peoples’ ideas; feel free to explore other themes than the ones mentioned already.
Give a major theme/idea/message of the film. Discuss what you think the film’s point was (in relation to this theme) – and then comment on whether or not you think Scripture agrees with the way the theme was presented. Employ at least 1 Bible verse to make your point. Remember to use the Scripture in context. Again, feel free to comment on and disagree with other peoples’ ideas; feel free to explore other themes than the ones mentioned already.
#1 - What's Wrong & Right
What’s Wrong and Right?
o Using at least one specific example, how was “sin” treated within this film? Was it glamorized/glorified, or did it receive more of a biblical treatment (redemption, justice, mercy, grace, forgiveness, reconciliation, resolution, etc. etc.) Try to use different examples than the ones mentioned in previous posts. Feel free to disagree with other peoples’ ideas.
o God says we should put nothing “worthless” in front of our eyes. What is good, excellent, redemptive about this film? What was worthwhile? Was anything worthless about it? Can you wholeheartedly recommend this film? To anyone? A pastor? A friend? A sibling? Teacher? Why? Why not? Who would this film NOT be appropriate for and why? Biblically explain and draw your conclusions.
o Using at least one specific example, how was “sin” treated within this film? Was it glamorized/glorified, or did it receive more of a biblical treatment (redemption, justice, mercy, grace, forgiveness, reconciliation, resolution, etc. etc.) Try to use different examples than the ones mentioned in previous posts. Feel free to disagree with other peoples’ ideas.
o God says we should put nothing “worthless” in front of our eyes. What is good, excellent, redemptive about this film? What was worthwhile? Was anything worthless about it? Can you wholeheartedly recommend this film? To anyone? A pastor? A friend? A sibling? Teacher? Why? Why not? Who would this film NOT be appropriate for and why? Biblically explain and draw your conclusions.
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