tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post7456076785383126560..comments2023-06-07T05:15:51.328-06:00Comments on Other People's Kids: Take It or Leave ItJanHunsakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15091794687144885749noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-55213961942179127632012-02-02T22:30:55.520-07:002012-02-02T22:30:55.520-07:00Welcome!Welcome!JanHunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091794687144885749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-23988738465443982182012-02-01T16:34:42.358-07:002012-02-01T16:34:42.358-07:00New to your blog, and I must say...'Bravo!'...New to your blog, and I must say...'Bravo!'Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383504257281126637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-55450808403212675832012-01-31T11:59:27.715-07:002012-01-31T11:59:27.715-07:00Though I understand your points and logic, there a...Though I understand your points and logic, there are some areas I must respectfully disagree. This point stuck out to me particularly, "And that is what I think the Mormons (we) are afraid of." The irony I find in this is your suggesting that this student had an arrogance in her religious declaration and I wouldn't be hard put to disagree with you; however, I think the assumption that the leadership of the church, very well-rounded, incredibly smart and apt men who have resumes and experiences that will a-test to their capability, is asking members not to see R rated movies because they are afraid it will broaden our views and expose us to, as you claim, a necessary medium through which history can be portrayed, is arrogance in my mind. I find it arrogant you would assume that this principle was conveyed to members by a leadership body simply because they were afraid of the world's influence. That they did not have the very same points and discussion you are presenting here. Do correct me if I am wrong on that point! <br /><br />Next, I also question the absolute power you give to film. Again, I agree that it is one of the most powerful mediums of our time in that it is one of the most influential. And perhaps that was where you were going with "that's what the church is afraid of" is the "influentialness" of the medium. For me, I don't think it's a fear but a warning. Most, not all, but most R rated films are not within an historical context nor is the content contained therein meant to convey a meaningful point or give viewers a more intimate experience with such difficult issues as slavery, war, and genocide. Therefore, it's difficult for the church to exclaim "You can see R rated movies as long as "we do it in an environment of understanding and learning and we always, always, always, remember that the rating it's been given, the information it provides, is someone else's perspective"" Now I ask you, is it easier to make a decision based on the criteria you've outlined above or, does it make better sense to say, "We as a church do not watch R rated movies." Yes, I agree with you that it's not the "rating" but the content perhaps we should be judging our viewing of movies on and Austen Powers is a film that probably speaks more to what the general authorities of the church would caution us against FAR MORE than Schindlers List. <br /><br />Perhaps it's not about the justification of a seemingly strict and even at times, hard to understand principle taught by Church leaders, perhaps it just boils down to strait up obedience. You could justify a lot of things, and logically and even rightfully so, based on "this exception" or "that exception." Drinking, for example. Science has proven that a glass of red wine a day is actually good for your heart. That alcohol in moderation does not harm the body and hey, may help you loosen up socially. But again, not everyone can drink in moderation nor be responsible, reasonable, adults with sound judgement and character. And because of that reason, it is my belief, we declare "as Mormons, we don't drink."Perhaps it's simply about obedience and I don't think all obedience without "reason" at least, reasons we don't understand or foresee right now, is blind. What is faith if we always know the "why" behind everything? If we demand our leaders "explain themselves." We are urged, however, to seek out the truth for ourselves - which is what I feel Orson Scott Card meant. To plant a seed of testimony and just attempt and see what comes of it. Obedience is like that; it may start out as a step in the dark, but soon the path is illuminated. I've had to take that step before on principles of the Church I've struggled with, and the light of understanding has always come.Andrea Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486079456299123924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-20383690133861866402012-01-28T15:10:37.222-07:002012-01-28T15:10:37.222-07:00"Maybe what we need is for all of us Latter-d..."Maybe what we need is for all of us Latter-day Saints to take the words of our leaders in their proper context, and with a full sense of our personal responsibility for making moral judgments instead of blindly following rules even in situations that clearly were not intended. " - Orson Scott Card<br /><br />There is a big uproar on my fb page right now on the link to this post. It is a hot topic. I couldn't agree with you more. I love you girl!<br />http://www.nauvoo.com/library/card-r-rated-movie.html♥Concerned♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/04397182406995947401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-41701614489227432792012-01-27T12:11:16.342-07:002012-01-27T12:11:16.342-07:00Yes. This.
I understand the rating system and wh...Yes. This. <br /><br />I understand the rating system and why it is in place and the criteria and all that jazz, but the world is not a PG place. Terrible, amazing things happen that when depicted will earn a stricter rating. I won't avoid <i>Schindler's List</i> or <i>Glory</i>, or <i>Saving Private Ryan</i> because of the rating. I also loved <i>Passion of the Christ</i> and in spite of the R rating it was one of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had.<br /><br />xoxheidikinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00525478381785640543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939682088832127408.post-22104529609322723822012-01-27T05:18:13.006-07:002012-01-27T05:18:13.006-07:00Thank you for this Jan. I wish all leaders/teache...Thank you for this Jan. I wish all leaders/teachers of young LDS men and women could understand this principle. I sat and watched Schindler's List with Olivia when it came out and was completely overcome with emotion at seeing the horrific way in which people were being treated, worse than animals. She and I have never forgotten that experience and when asked our thoughts on the holocaust we simply can't give a flippant answer because we feel the pain of those people almost as if we had been there. You really are Amazing Jan and I'm so blessed to call you my friend. Thank You ~ PattiPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824982457371476466noreply@blogger.com