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Originally Posted by shackleton  I have been reading commentaries on the WCF and catechisms that pertain to the 2nd commandment. Now I am wondering if according the these documents, movies about Jesus and especially pictures, are a violation of the 2nd Commandment.
If they are, what should we do with movies like the Passion that seemed to do some good for evangelism?
What about bible tracts and Sunday School material?
What about any paintings that give an artists rendition of stories of the bible that pertain to Jesus?
One I read said that thinking about Jesus was a violation of the 2nd commandment.
Any thoughts? |
I recall when
The Passion came out there were many congregations in the PCA that advertised it, and even sponsored group viewings for members and friends. I also recall that there were many pastors that denounced the film from the pulpit on 2nd commandment grounds. Talk about a confusing message. (I think in large measure the confusion has resulted from the "joining and receiving" of the RPCES into the PCA.)
In my congregation at the time I shared some of these "anti-" sermons with members and friends. I got a positive reaction from all the people who spoke with me about it. The only negative reaction I got was from the Session who said, 1) how dare you offer these opinions, and b) why didn’t you balance it with sermons from the other side. The Session didn’t take a position even though there was a lot of buzz within the congregation. I never did understand if they were offended because I would expose the congregation to a confessional/biblical argument why such movies are not a good idea, or if I jumped the gun and stirred things up. I received no negative feedback, except from certain Session members, some of whom I’m sure are in the "images of Jesus are OK as long as we don’t worship them" camp.