1. What are the positive and negative aspects of deciding what movies to watch based on the MPAA ratings?
Movie ratings do not necessarily provide an accurate evaluation of a movie's overall moral value. Instead a movies morality is dependent on both its message and its methods. The ratings system looks past these categories and looks at the superficial things like sex, profane language, nudity, violence, etc. MPAA is helpful in the fact that it allows us to determine if a movie is appropriate for children or not, but adults should base their decisions of watching a movie or not on a higher standard.
2.What should we do when we encounter something in a movie that we are uncomfortable with or feel guilty over?
If we encounter something in a movie that we are uncomfortable with or feel guilty over, we should not dwell on it. Either you forget about it and move on, or if you can't you should just stop watching the movie.
3. Since our reactions to certain style elements differ, what approach should we take around others who are more sensitive than we are to movies or other activities?
We should not force them to do anything out of the comfort zones and don't "quarrel over opinions" on whether something is immoral or not. As well as this, "let us not be a stumbling block to the weak." So don't force your own moral standards on others.
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