Chapter 6 Reflection Q's

Chapter 6 Reflection Q's:
1. Is it okay to watch movies that tell stories about evil? If not, why are so many stories about evil recorded in Scripture? If so, what are the dangers in watching such stories for entertainment?
-According to Scripture, everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Therefore, it is okay, but be cautious about it. Don't let the evil influence you. I think the stories about evil in Scripture are mostly warnings against dabbling in the occult and such. But the dangers of watching such stories is that it might corrupt you or turn you away from God.

2. Is it legitimate to read spiritual messages into a movie that go against what the movie actually communicates?
-I think it is. There are many different perspectives and ways to understand or perceive a movie. As I have learned in literature class, there are always multiple sides to the story. What you take from the movie might be different from what was actually intended.

3. Is the gospel story a comedy or a tragedy (in their class senses)? If it is a tragedy, did Jesus fail to overcome the challenge? If it is a comedy, how did Jesus overcome the challenge?
-The gospel story can be both, depending on what perspective you take. If you take a non-christian point of view, the story of Jesus was a tragedy, because he was crucified at a young age and that was the end of him. However, if you are a Christian, than you know and believe that Jesus resurrected and conquered death. Therefore, Jesus overcame his challenges.