'Noah' or Nah?

"Your eyes are the door to your soul and the road to your heart."~Luis Lira

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."~Proverbs 4:23

I am a movie junkie!!!! Anything but horror, I'm pretty much down. Inspirational, romance, suspense, comedy…you name it I can probably name a movie I've loved in that category. I don't profess to be one that interrogates every movie, the director, the motives, etc before watching a movie. In fact, most times I could care less. This time it was different. This time I was moved to do research first. I was compelled to find out all that I could on the new movie 'Noah'. 'Noah' has been the biggest controversy in the Christian community for a while now. For about a week all that is on my Instagram and Facebook newsfeed are "debates" about the movie and especially the director. I have seen Christians defend the movie. Some say they won't see it because the director is not a believer. I, on the other hand, have a bit of a different out look on this topic. A view that in fact could be used in life in general, not just this movie. 

The other day I came across an article titled "Atheist 'Noah' director brags film is least biblical Bible movie ever". Now that really sparked my interest. Not only is the biblical story made into a movie by a non-believer, this non-believer is mocking the bible by proudly quoting how it is inaccurate. At some point in the article it says, "Note to Christians and those who believe in the Bible: The producer of the movie 'Noah', a self-professed atheist, says he is proud of the fact that he's taken a story inspired by God's word and turned it into something so secular." Further more, Mr. Aronofsky(director), describes his vision of the biblical story as a "dark parable about sin, justice and mercy," that leads Noah to serve as judge and jury of who gets on the boat. Last time I check, Noah didn't decide anything except his decision to obey God! And even that was God's doing because He created us with a desire to please Him.

     "For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Phil 2:13

Mr. Aronofsky had no intentions of drawing souls to God or to tell of the amazing story listed in the bible. Instead, he desired to manipulate this bible story to fit his beliefs that God is not real. Therefore, hoping to conform others to atheism or walk away with a different view of the bible. When you read his intentions & purpose on the movie, a TRUE Christian would not want to subject themselves to that false doctrine. This is more than a action movie, or something to do for your enjoyment or entertainment. It goes beyond him being a non-believer. Do you know that everything you watch or listen to enters your soul? Every thing you subject yourself to grabs part of your mind. Can you afford your beliefs being challenged? I know a babe in Christ can't afford it. 

I can only speak for myself and try to shed light so others will open their eyes. I personally choose not to see the movie NOT because he is a atheist movie director but because he is an atheist movie director sharing false doctrine trying to impersonate the word of God. The movie is in fact a false account of the events that actually happened. Several parts of the story have been distorted to try to prove his belief that there is no God. I also whole heartedly believe any new believer/anyone not grounded in their knowledge of the truth should not go see it! It is not about going to see a non-believer's movie because I am certain that almost everyone has watched something that was not written or directed by a Christian. The fact still remains that opening yourself up to inaccurate doctrine is not a wise decision. Everything that enters your mind can take root. Can you handle that battle it may or may not cause in your mind? It is foolish to say you will not go see a movie because of the unsaved people involved in making it if you will not apply that to all areas of your life. Which in essence would leave you basically being in hide out. I just believe it will be difficult for many to realize the inaccuracy of the movie. Being dawn to its ability to hold your attention all the while lies are being deposited into you. 

So if you ask me 'Noah' or Nah? I think i'll go with Nah! My sanity, mind, soul and life are to important to knowingly subject myself to something that will "teach" me something contrary to what I believe. In the words of Sweet Brown "Ain't no body got time for that"!

Until Next time, With Love

Kaitlyn