I made a movie about Satan, looking to discuss with a Christian on podcast

[Naz Red]

Good day friendly Christians!

My name is Naz Red, I am a filmmaker and I think I am a pretty good guy! I recently made a film called "Debbie and The Devil" in which I play Satan, and it is a very fun, funny, silly scary movie. Unfortunately, I have been informed by Christian friends that I am going to hell for making this film. Our website is debbieandthedevil.com and I think it is a fun movie for teens to enjoy, but every Christian person I know says I will go to hell for this movie because they say it is blasphemous! I'm like, maybe, but it's a cool movie. I feel there is an interesting debate here in terms of cinema and Christianity and think it would make for a thought provoking conversation for my podcast and so I am inviting any and all Christians to come onto my show and talk it out, I want to know why Christians think I am going to hell for making a silly movie. True, there are things in the film that are racy and violent and yes I guess blasphemous but I don't know really. We portray Jesus as a black samurai and I think that's cool, not blasphemous, and I think maybe my Christian friends think it is blasphemous to have the devil be a cool guy and there is a scene where the Devil and Jesus are telling yo momma jokes to one another which is just silly. At any rate, I would love to hear what other Christians think and if you are feeling up to having a recorded debate over the phone, I would love that! We can exchange information and we can set a day and record a healthy talk, I love my movie because it is cool but I guess there are parts of it that are offensive but my intentions are pure: I just want to entertain the youth! Thank you all and have a wonderful day

 

[Chris V++]

Christians believe we will face judgement because of sin, and that believing and accepting the sacrifice made by Jesus on the cross will deliver us from that judgement, that we are redeemed because of that sacrifice so pointing at something like a blasphemous movie as being the thing that condemns is sort of an immature perspective on sin. To paraphrase, all of us have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. There is not one of us who is righteous, no not one, lest any of us should boast.

 

[Naz Red]

Christians believe we will face judgement because of sin, and that believing and accepting the sacrifice made by Jesus on the cross will deliver us from that judgement, that we are redeemed because of that sacrifice so pointing at something like a movie as being the thing that condemns is sort of an immature perspective on sin.

I feel in agreement with this, my Christian friends say they have issue with the scene where Jesus Christ and Satan make fun of each others mothers and there are lines here and there where Satan curses God and they say that's a no no, they think the movie itself is sinful because it is completely irreverent I just think it's a funny thing. Also people have issue with me being Persian but it's like dude, that is racist.

 

[Chris V++]

Don't get me wrong, God is not Someone to trifle with, and one of His commandments was not to take His name in vain. 'Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain"

So i'd be careful nonetheless since ignorance of the law isn't necessarily an excuse.

Do you believe in God?

 

[Naz Red]

Yes I do! I just don’t believe in most of the rules, I find them somewhat silly I think it’s all about love man and being kind to others, I don’t believe in any particular dogma, I think it’s a free flowing thing I just call it the force

 

[Chris V++]

Yes I do!

That's great to know. I remember hearing a comedian describe the Bible as 'a really really old, really really weird self- help book. ' Like you say, the loving man and being kind to your neighbor is a huge part of it.

 

[Naz Red]

Agreed! I must say I was expecting to come across some angry people with this topic but I happen to agree! Have a blessed day

 

[tulc]

...so basically you want people from CF to come on your show to help you promote your movie?
tulc(is just wondering what makes this current news and events)

 

[Naz Red]

Yes, I am shameless, it is current news because my movie is news and it is an event to me

 

[tulc]

Yes, I am shameless, it is current news because my movie is news and it is an event to me

did you notice this part talking about this section:
Statement of Purpose - Current News & Events Statement of Purpose

The Current News & Events forum in the Discussion & Debate for Christians Category is for Christian members to discuss newsworthy events that are currently taking place in the world with other Christians. All news and current events must be documented or validated with a link to a credible online news source in the original post (OP).

tulc(hopes that explains his question)

 

[Naz Red]

Oh dear, I have violated the rules, sorry everyone, I will go now

 

[tulc]

Oh dear, I have violated the rules, sorry everyone, I will go now

or you could provide a link about you and your film.
tulc(thought you IMDB page was informative)

 

[Tone]

Oh dear, I have violated the rules, sorry everyone, I will go now

Just provide a link...

 

[Naz Red]

www.debbieandthedevil.com

IMDb: Debbie and the Devil

 

[Mountainmanbob]

every Christian person I know says I will go to hell for this movie because they say it is blasphemous!
I'm like, maybe, but it's a cool movie.





I feel there is an interesting debate here in terms of cinema and Christianity and think it would make for a thought provoking conversation for my podcast and so I am inviting any and all Christians to come onto my show and talk it out, I want to know why Christians think I am going to hell for making a silly movie. True, there are things in the film that are racy and violent and yes I guess blasphemous but I don't know really. We portray Jesus as a black samurai and I think that's cool, not blasphemous, and I think maybe my Christian friends think it is blasphemous to have the devil be a cool guy and there is a scene where the Devil and Jesus are telling yo momma jokes to one another which is just silly. At any rate, I would love to hear what other Christians think and if you are feeling up to having a recorded debate over the phone, I would love that! We can exchange information and we can set a day and record a healthy talk, I love my movie because it is cool but I guess there are parts of it that are offensive but my intentions are pure: I just want to entertain the youth! Thank you all and have a wonderful day

You seem to take that so lightly?
Hell ain't nothing to play around with.
Careful -- it's a very hot place.

Sometimes the advice of others
might be a message from God?

M-Bob

 

[Tone]

www.debbieandthedevil.com

IMDb: Debbie and the Devil

What's it rated?

 

[tulc]

www.debbieandthedevil.com

IMDb: Debbie and the Devil

Thank you!
tulc(is quite fond of links)

 

[Naz Red]

It will probably be either r or nc-17 for sexuality and gore and whatnot.

 

[Tone]

What's it rated?

Never mind, I wouldn't watch it...gore makes me queasy...I couldn't finish the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

 

[Tone]

It will probably be either r or nc-17 for sexuality and gore and whatnot.

Is there at least a moral to the story?