Comments on: Denzel Answers My Burning Question

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:12:51 +0000

That’s awesome that she got to talk to him, and his answer seemed like a reasonable one. I’ve often wondered that about actors and others in the media who confess Christianity, but then do things that would surely cause others to doubt. Then again, we all have our convictions and sensitivities, and I definitely think that God gives us both of those through our relationship with Him. We’re all different parts of the body of Christ.
Chad, if the last line in your comment was meant to be sarcastic, I misunderstood. However, if you’re serious, I can’t help but point out that making a determination about a person’s (Mel Gibson’s) heart based on poor choices is quite judgmental. Further, given that each of us has sin in our past, and none of us has a foot to stand on while criticizing another (Eph 2:9), to do so might even be called buffoonish.

By: Chad The Mental Giant

Chad The Mental Giant — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:56:18 +0000

I don’t think movies are commentary on someone’s personal life. Mel Gibson made one of the most impactful, biblical movies of all time, but he’s apparently an alcoholic, philandering anti-semite. It works both ways.

Also, I will never strive to be a James-like, legalistic, judgmental buffoon.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:39:21 +0000

Just goes to show that celebrities are not just about money and popularity.

By: Mike Potter

Mike Potter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:05:15 +0000

By the way, James. I’m not too sure Denzel deserves any answer from me regarding what I watch. However, I am sure that the Lord does, and so I am fully aware that I must answer to Him for all my decisions in life, including the types of entertainment I allow myself to see.

By: Mike Potter

Mike Potter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:02:19 +0000

Marcy: I can only comment on what Jasmine told me. Based on his many other positive movies, though, it seems that he is interested in playing in movies where good does triumph in the end.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:59:58 +0000

I am so glad to hear Jasmine go to speak with Denzel. But I think I would’ve liked him to say he accepts movie roles where good triumphs over evil, not just that evil dies a nasty death in the end. Or is he saying the same thing?

By: Mike Potter

Mike Potter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:59:01 +0000

James: Good question. Regarding Training Day, my wife and I intentionally avoided it when it came out because it looked like a rough movie. After all of the Oscar buzz and then with Denzel finally winning the Oscar, we decided to check it out (over a year after it came out). We were very disappointed and decided then that just because a movie gets a lot of Oscar buzz doesn’t mean it’s worth watching. We’ve not fallen into that trap since.

By: Jarod

Jarod — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:56:47 +0000

Great question and answer. I always wondering the same thing.

By: James

James — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:27:11 +0000

It sounds to me like you watch these movies, maybe a better question is how in the world can a Christian watch these movies and support these types of roles???? I think your question to Denzel was a good one, but Denzel deserves an answer from you too!

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:08:02 +0000

I really can’t express just how much I enjoy reading your blog posts and comments. thanks for sharing your thoughts and your faith.