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Question: Should Christians watch R-rated movies?
1.  Christians should watch R-Rated movies.   -5 (6.9%)
2.  Christians should avoid R-Rated movies.   -14 (19.4%)
3.  It depends on the Christian.   -7 (9.7%)
4.  It depends on the movie.   -46 (63.9%)
Total Voters: 67

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« on: April 08, 2005, 08:21:34 AM »
This is one I have struggled with and have flip-flopped on a lot in my life (sort of like John \"The Flipper\" Kerry).  Right now I come down on the side of no, Christians should not watch them because I can't see Christ wandering in to R-rated movies, sitting down with his popcorn, and enjoying the show.

What do you think? :eatingpopcorn:
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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2005, 08:22:44 AM »
Moderater, please change \"avoice\" in selection 2 of the poll, to \"avoid\" and then delete this post.  Thank you.
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2005, 08:26:37 AM »
I'm not real sure I see Jesus wandering into any movie, to be honest.

As to the \"R\" rating thing -  from what I've seen the rating system is almost meaningless.    I've seen several \"R\" rated movies to which I saw no objection,  and I've seen several non-R's which I found quite offensive.
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2005, 08:38:27 AM »
So I'm assuming you think that it depends on the movie?  Would that be correct?
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2005, 10:27:35 AM »
I guess.
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2005, 12:39:32 PM »
I'm not much on the WWJD type of thinking because Jesus did a lot of things I probably shouldn't...

Like busting out the wine for bunch of drunks at a big huge party... I probably shouldn't make the beer run for a college frat party.
Like hanging out with prostitutes... I might be tempted.
Like causing a distrubance in the temple... I'd get hauled off to jail.
Like associating with known felons... I might join into their nefarious schemes.
Like hanging out where sinners hang out... I probably shouldn't hang out at Billy Bob's Bar.

But I'll bet Jesus would go to Billy Bob's Bar!  

Stuff that like.  As far as flicks go, I think it depends on the Christian and I have a very hard time telling somebody where their  sins begin and end unless the Bible's specific about it--like gluttony.  

Somebody really needs to confront my sin of over-eating!
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2005, 03:20:45 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2005, 03:58:25 PM »
I chose #4 - It depends on the movie.  I've seen some R-rated movies that I really didn't see anything to warrant the R-rating.  My 21-year-old son says the movie producers seek the R-rating because it makes more people want to see the movie.  Don't know if he's correct about that or not.
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« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2005, 04:36:47 PM »
That used to be true;  now they mostly go for the PG-13 rating.
Go by your multiplex some Friday and see who's there.  It's nearly all kids from about 11 or 12 to 16 or 17.   That's who goes to movies these days, mostly.   Those kids won't go see a G or even a regular PG - that's for little kids.    The bigger theater chains make a little bit of an effort to keep them out of R's,  so most studios aim for the PG-13.

Some will shoot for the R if they're making a \"date movie.\"   Couples look for those because they won't be crammed with noisy teenagers.

Old codgers like me don't go to many movies -  I haven't seen one I liked since John Wayne died.  (That's an exageration, but not by a lot.)
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« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2005, 08:53:40 PM »
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This is one I have struggled with and have flip-flopped on a lot in my life (sort of like John \"The Flipper\" Kerry).  Right now I come down on the side of no, Christians should not watch them because I can't see Christ wandering in to R-rated movies, sitting down with his popcorn, and enjoying the show.

What do you think? :eatingpopcorn:
Well, I'm sure that this is an ultra-right wing conservative attitude (who? me? NEVER!), but in general, I think it is a sin for ME to go to \"R\" rated movies.

Do I still do it? Yes, unfortunately sometimes.  I am striving to do better, but I always find a good reason (\"It got such good reviews\", \"It is a really wonderful story except for the sex [or violence, or language] parts\", \"I will fast forward or close my eyes through the love scenes\", \"I really like this particular actor/director and don't want to miss one of his/her movies\" etc. etc.).  I can honestly say that there are very few \"R\" rated movies that I have sat through without feeling a little guilty.  Some have been wonderful movies except for the___ that makes me uncomfortable.

I do not...repeat....do not condemn anyone else for this area of my conscience.  Ultimately, as in most things, it is between the person and God.  :eatingpopcorn:
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« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2005, 09:28:00 PM »
I think there should be a different rating system.

You could have a historical drama about the west in the late 1800's or a war movie about WWII the big one, or the Civil War, and just have realistic scenes, with absolutely no sex or profanity, and get an 'R' rating.

And you can go to a PG-13 movie and be absolutely offended.
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« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2005, 09:48:04 PM »
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I think there should be a different rating system.

You could have a historical drama about the west in the late 1800's or a war movie about WWII the big one, or the Civil War, and just have realistic scenes, with absolutely no sex or profanity, and get an 'R' rating.

And you can go to a PG-13 movie and be absolutely offended.
That's true, Gary, and it is a dilemma. That is why one has to use his/her own judgment and follow his/her own conscience. I agree with you that there should be a different rating system. I think a lot of the \"R\"  and \"PG\" ratings are just used to draw more crowds.
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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2005, 10:25:13 AM »
As a general rule of thumb I agree with avoiding R rated movies. I was in a pickle last year when the passion came out and received a R rating. If the conscience is violated
by watching these movies then the individual should most definately stay away. Unfotunately, what we see on regular tv at times in my opinion is on par with R rated movies.
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« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2005, 10:38:39 AM »
It used to be where you could go to a pg-13 movie and there may have been a little bad language but not much else.  There has been a couple movies that were pg-13 that I've walked out of, as well as R.  Sometimes you don't know why it gets that rating so you go and see something that should never even be in a movie.  

I've been getting now to where it is going against my conscience to watch horror movies.  It never use too, I would just stay away from movies with any nude or sexual stuff and thought I was okay.  That has changed but I have noticed that I'm not the only christain that didn't have a problem with violence.  I don't feel as bad with war movies, or movies like Schindler's List.  That is rated R but I feel like people can get alot out of watching that movie.
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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2005, 10:58:16 AM »
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I've been getting now to where it is going against my conscience to watch horror movies.  
For what reason?  What do you consider a horror movie?   :confused:
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