God's Not Dead
Aug 14, 2014 15:24:11 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Aug 14, 2014 15:24:11 GMT -5
As you've probably surmised, I don't go to movies often - most of what's out there is junk, and so-called "Christian" movies after often sappy, poorly done, and/or Biblically inaccurate. That said, I was out with a friend, we were looking for something to do, and God's Not Dead was playing at the cheapie movie theater, so we went to see it.
In a word, this movie was wonderful!
Decent acting, good directing, and a wonderful story line. (See synopsis below.) I don't remember the last time I wanted to see a movie again, especially soon after seeing it for the first time, but I'll be watching this one on Amazon Prime in the near future! Not only that, but I'm getting the DVD to send to my ultra-liberal, atheist cousin - I saw much of her in one of the characters. This isn't overly preachy and presents a good argument for the existence of God, with quotes from both theist and atheist philosophers made liberal use of. I'd recommend this as a gift for unsaved loved one; the Catholic friend I saw it with was very moved as well. (I was going to send this to my cousin for Christmas, but don't think I'll wait - by all indications we don't have much time left.)
BTW, the critics seem to hate it - and seeing as almost all of them are liberals, I take that as a good sign.
Synopsis
A devoutly religious college freshman must debate the existence of God with his skeptical philosophy professor in order to earn a passing grade in this faith-based comedy-drama featuring Kevin Sorbo and David A.R. White. Josh Wheaton (Shane Harper) is a Christian who never thought his faith would get in the way of his higher education. As a result, he is deeply shaken when, on the first day of his Philosophy class, Professor Radisson (Sorbo) begins the semester by demanding that each of his students deny the existence of God in order to earn a passing grade. Although Josh tries his best to graciously refuse, Professor Radisson informs him that in order to continue in the class, the disagreeable student must make an air-tight argument for the defense. Not only that, but the semester will culminate in a debate between teacher and student on the subject. Should the class still remain unconvinced of God's existence, Josh will fail, sending his entire academic future up in flames. Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson have cameos.
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In a word, this movie was wonderful!
Decent acting, good directing, and a wonderful story line. (See synopsis below.) I don't remember the last time I wanted to see a movie again, especially soon after seeing it for the first time, but I'll be watching this one on Amazon Prime in the near future! Not only that, but I'm getting the DVD to send to my ultra-liberal, atheist cousin - I saw much of her in one of the characters. This isn't overly preachy and presents a good argument for the existence of God, with quotes from both theist and atheist philosophers made liberal use of. I'd recommend this as a gift for unsaved loved one; the Catholic friend I saw it with was very moved as well. (I was going to send this to my cousin for Christmas, but don't think I'll wait - by all indications we don't have much time left.) BTW, the critics seem to hate it - and seeing as almost all of them are liberals, I take that as a good sign.
Synopsis
A devoutly religious college freshman must debate the existence of God with his skeptical philosophy professor in order to earn a passing grade in this faith-based comedy-drama featuring Kevin Sorbo and David A.R. White. Josh Wheaton (Shane Harper) is a Christian who never thought his faith would get in the way of his higher education. As a result, he is deeply shaken when, on the first day of his Philosophy class, Professor Radisson (Sorbo) begins the semester by demanding that each of his students deny the existence of God in order to earn a passing grade. Although Josh tries his best to graciously refuse, Professor Radisson informs him that in order to continue in the class, the disagreeable student must make an air-tight argument for the defense. Not only that, but the semester will culminate in a debate between teacher and student on the subject. Should the class still remain unconvinced of God's existence, Josh will fail, sending his entire academic future up in flames. Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson have cameos.
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