Why are the Chrisians so upset by this movie?

I know the obvious reasons: The environmentalism, paganism, anti-militarism and the like. But the Xians really have their undies in a bunch over this one. Just google Avatar pagan and the number of negative entries is unbelievable.

So what was it about this movie, as opposed to all the other movies that are considered to be un-christian, that is so upsetting?

Is it because of the fabulous 3D technology that will attract teens?

Is it because it is wildly popular?

I think there is another reason. I think that those Christians who saw it were moved, much the way I was, by the beauty of the Ne'vi people. I cried throughout the movie, not just at the sad parts. I cried because I felt the Goddess call to me through the movie.

I think that the Christians felt this, and were scared by it. This forced them into a state of cognitive dissonance by having their world view challenged. Since they can't believe that anything other than their own religion, they must attack the source.

So...what do you think? Am I just projecting, or do you think there is another reason for the vehement attacks?

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Permalink Reply by Dragonhawk /|\ on January 19, 2010 at 12:31am

well, the christians hate the movie of course of the fact how it portrays paganism and the worship of nature and a goddess, they just dont like anything that questions the christian doctrine or system, if it isnt christian its evil, to them. They must think the movie will make people question there religion (christianity) and make them explore alternative spiritualities, theyre threatened by it. There was a discussion a few weeks ago about this very same topic actually,lol.....but just as i said in that discussion, i absolutely loved the friggin movie, it was the best ive ever seen in my whole life, nothing can or will compare to it, i love it!lol.....so if the church doesnt approve of its theme than boo-hoo, go cry about it!lol.

Permalink Reply by Joy on April 14, 2010 at 2:53pm

and don't forget, they felt the same way about the Golden Compass! ad BTW, I loved the movie also! :) Both of them in fact :)

SponsorPermalink Reply by Dreamwalker on January 19, 2010 at 1:27am

My guess is its popularity. The Xtians can't stand the competition.

Permalink Reply by Wulfnor on January 20, 2010 at 2:27am

I think you hit the nail on the head.

Permalink Reply by rainrowantree on January 28, 2010 at 12:42pm

I am constantly surprised that the xtian church - (mainly catholics, but the protestants surely arent refuting any papal expressions), has the need or audacity to put limitations or berate other spiritual paths. They act as though their cult is still in its infancy back in the roman era and their people are (supposedly) still being thrown to the lions. Get off it!!! No other religion on the planet uses its power to sway the hearts and minds of its constituents against another path. Someday soon, there will be a mass awakening of how atrocious this behavior is, and see it in it's true light.

Permalink Reply by Darkcryst the Druid on February 5, 2010 at 12:16am

MacAdam,

I agree with you. I also felt the Goddess call to me through this movie. I have never in my life seen a film that moved me so much spiritually. I told my wife afterwards "This is what I believe!"

I agree that many of the Christians who saw the film felt the same tug, but were afraid of it because it went against what they have been taught to believe.

I was a Conservative Christian once myself, and although I believed in my head that the Pagan religions were wrong, in my heart, I knew better.

Permalink Reply by WeeBGB on February 23, 2010 at 12:29am

I find it soooooo funny that when something "out of their box" actually FEELS GOOD, like Avatar, and just might open some minds to "ALL THAT IS", and draw MORE people into a spiritual belief of any kind, that they would resist it so deeply and strongly!!!! They profess to be "non-judgemental", but they are the MOST judgemental of any group I have ever encountered. And I was raised in the Baptist church, so I've heard it ALL! LMAO!!!! The hypocracy is what drove me away, along with a deep feeling that there was SOOOOOOOOOO much more, and lead me toward my open mindedness to ALL beliefs. They do NOT believe that we are all ONE, and that we are all ONE with The ONE! All they know is fear and separation. It's very sad.

Avatar, IMHO, has so much Love and deep spirituality in it, and can definitely open people's minds and hearts to the fact that our Beloved Earth Mother needs our help! I don't ever remember hearing anyone in the church discussing this! To me, Trusting that Connection to ALL is of utmost importance, and is the only way we can protect humanity and this Beautiful Planet. She nurtures and protects us, so anything we can do to protect her should be high on our list of priorities. I don't think many Christians understand any of that! And the Fear they hold onto is unbelievably amazing!!!! It's what they preach.

Permalink Reply by Shadowhaze on March 26, 2010 at 8:09pm

it absolutely makes no sense to me ,i saw that video where the christian pastor or "impastor"..lmfao was ranting and raving and downing avatar saying its classic paganism satanic stuff....imo the two have nothing to do with one another but anyways, i have never seen them get all bent out of shape when the new blowing up the world or serial killer movie comes out, so wtf is ther problem!!!! i think the message in the movie was a positive thing ,and to go against that message is the real evil

Permalink Reply by draagonryder on March 26, 2010 at 9:34pm

Wow...just viewed the Pastor Mark Driscoll's remarks on YouTube...it is fascinating to me how such different viewpoints can be generated by the same movie. And OMG to think that God is a part of everything...how demonic is that!!! Seems to me we didn't have much trouble with Satan until the Christians came along. I tend to think of Satanism as a dark negative denomination of Christianity and nothing to do with paganism. There seems to be such a disconnect between the two ways of thinking that it is almost impossible to even start a discussion..in fact, in this pastor's eyes there is nothing to discuss, only evil to be vanquished. Watching that youtube makes me proud to be a PAGAN!! Avatar was a beautful movie, visually and in the message it gave. Who in their right mind would think that it was a good thing to go to another's world, planet or country and rape and plunder and destroy the natives in order to gain resources and profit. I guess there are a lot of people who would do that...look at the history of our world, and of our nation.

Permalink Reply by WeeBGB on March 27, 2010 at 12:26am

LOLOLOL!!!! "Who in their right mind would think that it was a good thing to go to another's world, planet or country and rape and plunder and destroy the natives in order to gain resources and profit." Ummmmmmm.................the church??????? And government, maybe?????? Gee, ya think???? LOL! They've been doing it for centuries!!!! :O)

Permalink Reply by Shadowhaze on April 13, 2010 at 3:32pm

agreed..lol

Permalink Reply by David J. Mcessey on May 10, 2011 at 6:16am