04-05-2008, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Slippery  Quote:
Originally Posted by ModernPuritan? If a puritan were alive today. bear in mind i mean today-2008, I know the 17th century answers and reasons. so my question is, have the reasons subsided enough or...
1) would he categorically reject movies and movie theatres completely
or would he go see some movies in the theater- operative phrase "exercising caution? (same thing in regards to theatrical performances)
2) would a puritan listen to different genres of music? or would he simply reject all but classical? a Puritan listening to matisyahu (the fully practicing chasidic Jew rap star) ??? probably not eminem or metallica. but what about U2? Not all classical music composers were Christians.
3) would a Puritan go to Disney world? work at disney world?
so, would a puritan do the above, If not why? I used to be around the backstage areas of professional "playhouses" all the "Drunkenness and orgies and such" are no more present behind the scenes than they are in plain day light in muesems, libraries, and other places where even a puritan would go. | yes to
Classical
Jazz
Musicals
No to rap, pop, rock and R n B. The puritan will find these as gateways to vices. This also includes the christian versions of rap, pop, rock and R n B.
Movies. they would demand historical accuracy, integrity and ultra high standards. As a result they would reject all movies except for the old school Disney i.e Bambi, Snow White, Cinderella etc. Certain Broadway shows and plays would fit the bill but almost all would be rejected. As for the incontinent lifestyles of musicians and actors, the puritans would judge them on their work. Their lifestyles would be admonished by the gospel preaching like any other sinner. Likewise a puritan can and will purchase from a baker or a butcher whether he is a fornicator or not, but would upbraid him with the gospel for him to repent.
Disney world, yes. they would support Disney world. Clean wholesome entertainment. | At first I thought you goofed when you said their "incontinent lifestyles" and then I got it. 
I think the Puritans might think of Disney World as Vanity Fair. (Bunyan not Thackeray)
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8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
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